Forbidden to wear a kilt for Nostalgia Day

[Matthew Siegmann]

What is the update on this?

[macsim]

Just wanted to add here that my son's high school had "Decade's Day" last week and the kids were supposed to pick a decade and dress appropriately. I don't know what decade he picked but I told him to go with the 1740's. Anyway, he sought and was granted permission to wear his USA Fraser Casual to school. As far as I know the walls are still standing and no one died.:rolleyes:

[Kizmet]

No news at this time. D'Argo and the Kilted Mohawk Warrior (aka Ryjel) are supposed to be working on a presentation to the school board at this time, but I haven't seen any of it as of now. D'Argo has Speech and Debate next term, and I suspect that at least one speech will be about kilts - done kilted, of course - and if the two actually make the presentation to the school board, I think it should count for extra credit.

[porrick]

Anyway, he sought and was granted permission to wear his USA Fraser Casual to school. As far as I know the walls are still standing and no one died.:rolleyes:

That's good.

BUT, seeking and being granted permission?!?!

Reading this thread - and others of same nature - I just can't believe how incredibly eh, should I be very diplomatic and say "narrow minded" so many of the US schools and businesses are when it comes to how people may dress

I'd better stop, and vent my frustrations somewhere else...

Rgds from "the old world",
patrick

[Sir Robert]

For get the School VP's argument. Today's "Catholic Schoolgirl" outfit is based on what boys were wearing in the 1800s, ie kilts. It is American, historic and easily proven.

The "Only in Scotland" argument can be defused by looking to see if there is a "Black History Month" at this school, if so, then celebrating one's British Isles' heritage will be just as propper. If they do one but not the other then it is racial descrimination and grounds for a federal lawsuit. (In a Mr Rogers' voice) "Can we say lawsuit? Sure you can." I beleive that a multiprong attack will be more effective that a coup de main. There is a soft spot in the school system, find it and push there until they say uncle.

[macsim]

That's good.

BUT, seeking and being granted permission?!?!

Reading this thread - and others of same nature - I just can't believe how incredibly eh, should I be very diplomatic and say "narrow minded" so many of the US schools and businesses are when it comes to how people may dress

I'd better stop, and vent my frustrations somewhere else...

Rgds from "the old world",
patrick

I know, I know but given the political climate surrounding kilts we felt it was best to ask first rather than risk being asked to leave. My son got himself into a bit of trouble recently and he can't afford anything bad happening. We're back on the right track now and it was just too risky for him to take the chance and show up kilted. I should also say that some of his friends did wear kilts to the prom last year with no repercussions so it's not all schools all the time. Some are more narrow-minded than others.

[Kilted KT]

I know, I know but given the political climate surrounding kilts we felt it was best to ask first rather than risk being asked to leave. My son got himself into a bit of trouble recently and he can't afford anything bad happening. We're back on the right track now and it was just too risky for him to take the chance and show up kilted. I should also say that some of his friends did wear kilts to the prom last year with no repercussions so it's not all schools all the time. Some are more narrow-minded than others.

Narrow-mindedness has been the downfall of a great many people. I hope a proper resolution is reached soon, and in your favor!

[GreenDragon]

have the kids wear them anyway and if the school sends them home call the local news.

[davedove]

I know, I know but given the political climate surrounding kilts we felt it was best to ask first rather than risk being asked to leave. My son got himself into a bit of trouble recently and he can't afford anything bad happening. We're back on the right track now and it was just too risky for him to take the chance and show up kilted.

I completely understand this point of view. I know everyone here wants the kilt to be accepted, but the boy is taking the risk here. Even if he's in the right (which I believe he is) he would be labeled a "troublemaker", so even though he's right, he still loses.

[Iolaus]

The rising popularity of kilts in the wedding party might be a point to make in justifying the kilt as "modern" formal wear; after all, what's more formal than a traditional wedding?