Boy will be suspended if he goes to prom.

[Margies3]

If this was a public school, paid for by public funds, then maybe the argument could be made that the school has no right to tell a parent how to raise their own child. But it is not a public school. The parents chose this school. I think that puts a whole different spin on the matter.

on the other hand, my son goes to a public school. And if you want to play any sports at all, you agree to abide by the rules which include no drinking of any kind anywhere, absolutely no drugs at any time or any place and having a decent haircut. We had some boys a few months ago who went to a party, got drunk, were videotaped and that video was put on YouTube. Ooops! Guess what - they were suspended from playing sports for a long while. They knew the rule. They chose to disobey it. So they paid the price.

Could the argument be made that the same principle applies here? In my opinion, I think it does.

Does that mean I agree with their ridiculous rule? in NO WAY. But we're back to - the parents CHOSE this school and with this school comes these rules.