Grillz are barred at some Texas schools

winnieb · #1 07-11-2006, 10:50 PM

The article also state the following:
"We want to instill in them a sense of modesty and a sense of community," said school board trustee Gloria Pena. "We're preparing them for the work force, and in the work force there are rules."

To me, that is a bunch of crap. While I dont find grillz attractive, to each their own. The article also addresses gauging, with double zeros do tend to attract attention- the novelty wears off after awhile and no one cares.
I am a professional, work in an office everyday -- I have a couple visable tattoos (ankle and foot), no one at work as ever questioned my work ethic due to my tattoos. When I was hired at this company, I had my ears gauged to a 4. I have since let them close to a normal hole, I am not sure but a couple of people even noticed. I think the diamond earrings I wear now cause more distraction than my gauged ears ever would.

If the kids in the school are not being hurt because of their adornments then there is no reason for the ban.

Marie · #2 07-12-2006, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by winnieb

The article also state the following:
"We want to instill in them a sense of modesty and a sense of community," said school board trustee Gloria Pena. "We're preparing them for the work force, and in the work force there are rules."

To me, that is a bunch of crap. While I dont find grillz attractive, to each their own. The article also addresses gauging, with double zeros do tend to attract attention- the novelty wears off after awhile and no one cares.
I am a professional, work in an office everyday -- I have a couple visable tattoos (ankle and foot), no one at work as ever questioned my work ethic due to my tattoos. When I was hired at this company, I had my ears gauged to a 4. I have since let them close to a normal hole, I am not sure but a couple of people even noticed. I think the diamond earrings I wear now cause more distraction than my gauged ears ever would.

If the kids in the school are not being hurt because of their adornments then there is no reason for the ban.

In contrast, at my job it is against the rules to show visible tatoos or have excessive piercings. I don't think that men are allowed to have any, and women can only have 2 'standard' piercings per ear. While some companies, like yours, may not mind these things, there are many many others that do. I think that this is what the school is addressing. In actuality it would be very difficult for someone to get an offer from a law firm, accounting firm, investment firm or banking institution if they showed up at the interview with a blinged out grill. Right or wrong, this is a reality, and they would be doing their students a disservice if they didn't prepare them for this now.

tunatartare · #3 07-12-2006, 11:48 AM

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In contrast, at my job it is against the rules to show visible tatoos or have excessive piercings. I don't think that men are allowed to have any, and women can only have 2 'standard' piercings per ear. While some companies, like yours, may not mind these things, there are many many others that do. I think that this is what the school is addressing. In actuality it would be very difficult for someone to get an offer from a law firm, accounting firm, investment firm or banking institution if they showed up at the interview with a blinged out grill. Right or wrong, this is a reality, and they would be doing their students a disservice if they didn't prepare them for this now.

Not even professional firms. Starbucks doesn't allow employees to have visible tattoos or excessive piercings.

valkyrie · #4 07-12-2006, 11:52 AM

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In contrast, at my job it is against the rules to show visible tatoos or have excessive piercings. I don't think that men are allowed to have any, and women can only have 2 'standard' piercings per ear. While some companies, like yours, may not mind these things, there are many many others that do. I think that this is what the school is addressing. In actuality it would be very difficult for someone to get an offer from a law firm, accounting firm, investment firm or banking institution if they showed up at the interview with a blinged out grill. Right or wrong, this is a reality, and they would be doing their students a disservice if they didn't prepare them for this now.

I see your point, but I think that when you're a kid you should be able to dress crazy if you want. It's the one time in most people's lives that they are NOT expected to conform to the relatively conservative dress codes of most employers. Why not let them have some fun?

Marie · #5 07-12-2006, 11:54 AM

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I see your point, but I think that when you're a kid you should be able to dress crazy if you want. It's the one time in most people's lives that they are NOT expected to conform to the relatively conservative dress codes of most employers. Why not let them have some fun?

I feel u. I grew up in a Catholic school, so for me grade and high school were my years of conformity and restriction. Now I do what I want (on my own time), but back then I had to follow my school's and parents' rules 24/7.

macallan25 · #6 07-12-2006, 04:20 PM

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I see your point, but I think that when you're a kid you should be able to dress crazy if you want. It's the one time in most people's lives that they are NOT expected to conform to the relatively conservative dress codes of most employers. Why not let them have some fun?

I think this may depend on where you live and the social setting in which you were raised. I was definitely expected to conform and learn how to dress in all settings.

33girl · #7 07-12-2006, 04:27 PM

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I think this may depend on where you live and the social setting in which you were raised. I was definitely expected to conform and learn how to dress in all settings.*

*below the Mason Dixon line.

shinerbock · #8 07-12-2006, 04:29 PM

True, I doubt McCallan was taught how to dress when clubbing on the Jersey shore.

Drolefille · #9 07-12-2006, 04:32 PM

The same argument could be made about ALL dress codes, I don't know why this one makes such a big to do. I couldn't wear makeup or nail poish in K-8th grade, have multiple piercings in high school, and I wore a uniform that entire time. I'm perfectly well adjusted and I don't regret not being able to punch holes in my body until I got into college.

Why should grillz be any different than any other dress code rules?

/haven't actually punched holes, but I could if I wanted to

tunatartare · #10 07-12-2006, 04:35 PM

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The same argument could be made about ALL dress codes, I don't know why this one makes such a big to do. I couldn't wear makeup or nail poish in K-8th grade, have multiple piercings in high school, and I wore a uniform that entire time. I'm perfectly well adjusted and I don't regret not being able to punch holes in my body until I got into college.

Why should grillz be any different than any other dress code rules?

/haven't actually punched holes, but I could if I wanted to

Don't lie. You know you wanted a Princess Alberta when you were in 7th grade.

valkyrie · #11 07-12-2006, 05:01 PM

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I think this may depend on where you live and the social setting in which you were raised. I was definitely expected to conform and learn how to dress in all settings.

I agree. When I was growing up, I was not expected to conform and dressed however I wanted, which was really, well, out there for a few years. Personally, I would prefer that kids have the opportunity to do the same now, but I respect the fact that others would disagree and have different ideas of how children should dress.

To this day, I like to "push the envelope" in terms of fashion and dress expectations. I haven't had any problems as a result (of course I've always lived in relatively liberal places).

kddani · #12 07-12-2006, 05:03 PM

Aren't grillz like permanently bonded to your teeth?

Marie · #13 07-12-2006, 05:08 PM

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Aren't grillz like permanently bonded to your teeth?

No, I think that they can be popped in and out...like caps. I think?

Jimmy Choo · #14 07-28-2006, 02:22 AM

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Aren't grillz like permanently bonded to your teeth?

The cheep ones can come out. The more "professional" (for lack of a better word) ones are more like veneers to the best of my knowledge.

While I'm all for kids expressing themselves maybe this school district is saving the kids from a bunch of crap when they get older. Many people on hear have said it but I know the job I just left considered them excessive facial jewelry. How sad would be it for one of these kids to be told later in life "Your the best candidate for this job but I can't hire you b/c of all the junk in your mouth."

And not to mention the gang angle. If a kid can get beat up for his sneakers, he surely can get beat up for jewelry in his teeth!