Should Skinny Jeans Be Banned at School?

by SodaHead Living Posted 2012/03/23 18:00:00

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Skinny jeans have been trendy for so long now that it feels like they're here to stay. But at one Connecticut school district, they might be banned altogether. The board of education in Meriden held a meeting on Tuesday evening to discuss whether to ban skinny jeans -- and other tight-fitting clothes -- at school, local news channel WFSB reports.

Under the new rule, skinny jeans, leggings, leotards and spandex would be banned, due to being a "distraction." The new policy would also require that undergarments be worn inside an outfit (are that may kids really wearing their underwear outside of their clothes?).

But social studies teacher and teacher’s union representative Geoff Kenyon argued against the policy, Patch.com reports. "The overwhelming feeling in the building is that we are channeling too much valuable time, energy and resources into a futile pursuit," Kenyon said. The vote will likely take place on April 3. Do you think skinny jeans should be banned at school -- or are they totally harmless? We think the school district will be hard-pressed to get kids wearing unfashionable jeans.

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Sister Jean 2012/03/23 19:43:56

No

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Couri 2012/03/26 01:34:55

No

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Personally I would much rather see skinny jeans than jeans that fall around their knees. However, like with most things there would have to be conditions. Such as if I saw a kid wearing skinny jeans and i could make out every single detail of their junk, then no. Just no.

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Cottonmouth 2012/03/26 01:10:01

No

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No. Skinny jeans are the least of what schools should worry about

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Shelby Thompson 2012/03/26 00:18:48

No

Helllllllllll no!

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cindychamxd 2012/03/26 00:06:40

No

makes some guys look sexayyyyyyyyyy

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betsy 2012/03/25 23:18:51

No

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What Why? Holy crap schools and their power trips! I don't remember JNCO jeans being banned? Why don't they just force kids to wear long ill fitting dresses and the boys JNCO jeans :)) it's clothing, nothing is showing. Get over it!

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Kelso 2012/03/25 23:17:47

No

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Stupid....just stupid, skinny jeans are fine(if worn right) if they are being worn like they are supposed to be, let it go...and school uniforms suck lol imagine wearing a bland plain outfit everyday D:

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hester6 2012/03/25 22:39:09

Yes

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yes, they're gay

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Darth V... to hester6 2012/03/26 13:49:28

No. Just no.

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mgk-:{ to hester6 2012/03/26 14:11:10

yes yes they are

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Darth V... to mgk-:{ 2012/03/27 13:43:02

How are they gay? lol

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mgk-:{ to Darth V... 2012/03/27 13:48:23

guys that were them look pretty homo its like you can snap there legs in half

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Darth V... to mgk-:{ 2012/03/27 13:49:03

It makes them luck really good though. o.o

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mgk-:{ to Darth V... 2012/03/27 13:52:30

bro you keep teeling your self that what ever makes your self sleep at night

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Darth V... to mgk-:{ 2012/03/27 13:54:40

Ok then xD

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Darth V... to Darth V... 2012/03/27 13:54:19

*look

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kayna 2012/03/25 22:23:13

No

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I don't see why they should! They shouldnt be able to take away student rights!! Wearing skinny jeans is just one way students like to express themselves and it just how they dress!!

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eviLbunnY 2012/03/25 21:55:00

No

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I'm in a private school and our uniform consists of jeans, white sneakers and the school shirt with the school's logo. A few kids have tattoo's and multiple piercings and everyone wears skinny jeans. Uniform is fine in this sense as it does add a sense of unity, but schools' main purpose is to educate and not dictate a student's way of life or sense of dress. I think my school's got a pretty cool system going.

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Jackie 2012/03/25 21:45:32

No

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come on its just school why make kids suffer more? Its just jeans plus i thing they have the right to choose what they wear as long as they dont look like strippers /:

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UNEEQ 2012/03/25 21:31:57

Yes

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Yes, a school uniform is the way to go. You know what you are wearing the next day, it is so easy, no decisions about what to wear and competition between students about who is wearing what.

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betsy to UNEEQ 2012/03/25 23:21:24

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There will always be competition between children. It will come down to who wears the most expensive uniforms, has the best accessories, and shoes shoes shoes.

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UNEEQ to betsy 2012/03/26 02:49:11

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The school I went to only had the one summer and winter uniform, no accessories were allowed as in jewelry. If you had pierced ears only plain gold or silver studs were allowed and as for shoes, there were only 2 choices of black school shoes so no competition at all. So simple and easy!

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keeper to UNEEQ 2012/03/29 16:59:54

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I bet you were cute as a button in your uniform!!! ;o)

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UNEEQ to keeper 2012/03/29 21:54:03

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Thanks keeper :))))

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Darth V... to UNEEQ 2012/03/26 13:50:18

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That would look so plain...

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Lisa 2012/03/25 21:21:53

No

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I dont like banning anything,but i think girls should have more respect for themselves. Do they really like their crack showing , is this attractive? I think not.

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Linda 2012/03/25 20:46:51

No

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At least they fit and don't hang around your rear end.

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SuSu 2012/03/25 20:41:19

No

No it's cuute

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MOMMA THOMAS 2012/03/25 20:38:29

No

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TOO LATE! ....SOUNDS LIKE UNIFORMS ARE THE SOLUTION.

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David (oYo) 2012/03/25 20:13:25

Yes

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Jeans per se should be banned at school.

Boys should wear blazers, ties and flannel trousers.

Girls should wear blazers, ties and knee length or just above knee length skirts.

Up to age 16 boys should wear school caps (not baseball caps)

Girls should wear suitable hats possible of straw.

The aim is to provide a smart uniform appearance not a shambolic mix of different outfits.

Uniforms eradicate class differences by avoiding fashion competition.

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David (... to David (... 2012/03/25 20:37:42

If your schoolchildren are wearing jeans, trainers and tee shirts to school no wonder your schools have such low standards. Not my words, what I read on here.

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UNEEQ to David (... 2012/03/25 21:29:17

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I totally agree David, it is so much easier having a uniform to wear.
I wore a uniform for 13 years and still have my straw hat, blazer, summer dress. For winter it was a pleated skirt, white shirt and a tie with the school emblem on it.

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David (... to UNEEQ 2012/03/25 21:46:04

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Yes that is precisely the kind of uniform that good schools in the south London area where I live wear. Girls wear hats and have a summer and a winter dress. Even poorer schools wear most of this apparel. They all have a blazer with a school emblem. They may not wear hats or caps these days. At Eton they wear top hats but that is going too far. Even poorer school pupils look smart.

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kelsey to David (... 2012/03/25 23:56:27

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do you presume we should all just do our hair the same and talk the same and act the same too.. -.- you know. just to prevent a "shambolic mix" of kids.

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David (... to kelsey 2012/03/26 08:37:14

No just wear smart uniform.

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Shelby ... to David (... 2012/03/26 00:24:28

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Ewww that sounds ugly

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David (... to Shelby ... 2012/03/26 08:37:51

I can assure you it's not and not as ugly as jeans and tee shirt.

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Darth V... to David (... 2012/03/26 13:51:09

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Who are you to decide that though?

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David (... to Darth V... 2012/03/26 22:07:01

I'm the bloody headmaster or principle as you call it and what I say goes.

At a school near me the headmaster has banned girls from wearing trousers (pants). They must wear skirts. At another school girls can wear trousers but most prefer to wear skirts.

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Darth V... to David (... 2012/03/27 02:34:32

You said students in general, not just yours.

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David (... to Darth V... 2012/03/27 08:32:53

Yeah well if I were the principle of a US school that's what I'd do and you'll find that all the best schools in the US have uniforms.

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