School Make-up Ban

[Outta Here]

Quote:

British School Bans Makeup and Mirrors to Combat Vanity

Teenage girls at a British secondary school have apparently become entranced by their own heavily made up reflections.

In order to prevent female students from spending school hours primping in the bathroom, Shelley College, a co-ed public school in northern England, has barred students from wearing make-up and spending time in front of the mirror.

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Though I am personally against the wearing of make-up and jewelry, I find this school's action rather outrageous. To me, all people are pretty fantastic just the way God made them, but to some people, wearing make-up is necessary for their own self-esteem. To ban the wearing of make-up for teenaged girls seems a bit over the top.

What are your thoughts?

[Gail]

Can't they do it at home before they get to school?

[Outta Here]

The school administrators and teaching staff are checking each of the girls for evidence of make-up. It is banned entirely from the school--and according to the article, some of the mirrors in the restrooms have been removed as well.

[Gail]

Ah- interesting! I'd like to see the results they get

[Outta Here]

Me too! Trends in education always fascinate me. My son's high school moved to wearing uniforms 5 years ago. Most people think it's a great success. I haven't seen much of an improvement--and I see a lot of lax enforcement of the requirements.

Now, they've moved to block scheduling (taking only 4 courses per semester). I'm not a fan of it so far--I imagine after a few years the administration will agree with me that it's a bad idea.

[GreatLakesGramma]

The article said the girls are using heavy make-up. That would require touching up throughout the day.

[Outta Here]

Seems reasonable to me.