Boy will be suspended if he goes to prom.

[Ferd]

Originally Posted by Margies3

There is a big controversy going on here in our area. The story is that a young man goes to a school called Heritage Christian School in Findlay. His girlfriend goes to Findlay High School (public school). The Christian school has a policy not allowing their students to partake of dancing or rock music. However, this young man is planning to take his girlfriend to the prom at Findlay High School.

His stand, which his parents support, is that while he is at the school he abides by their rules. But he does not feel that the school should have control over what he does in his personal life.

The Christian school is saying that if he attends the prom he will be expelled from school and will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremonies for his class at the end of the month. He will receive his diploma, but he will not be allowed to be a part of the ceremonies.

What do you think? Should he have to abide by the school rules 24/7?
What about if he goes to a wedding reception where they are playing rock music and dancing? Should he be expelled just because he is there? How much authority should the school really have over a student's personal life?

Sorry I am late to the topic. I havent read everything here, but I would like to point out that students in public school here in the Dallas Area are required to abide by certain rules of conduct 24/7 or face disipline at school.

Now this mostly revolves around voluntary activities like kids playing sports cannot be caught with alcohol etc. but the principle is in tact.

that being voluntary activities come with strings.

This is a private school and attending this school is not compulsary. Attending a private school can and does require ones family to agree to some terms.

It is LEGAL for this school to do this. period. It is proper for any private school to seek students that conform to the private schools belief system.

The fact that these parents have sent thier kid to a school that they do not agree with is the greater ethical issue.

[crakjak]

Originally Posted by Stephen Hoover

Well I don't know... we are conservative and to the right of most private schools in our homeschooling, but on stage as Otto Frank I danced a bit a couple weeks ago... LOL! Granted a bit different than a prom... but the point is, I would not be offended if my daughters wanted a dance or two at their wedding. I would have no clue on what grounds I would oppose it. I have no reason to believe Jesus refused or opposed dancing when he was on Earth.

I agree with you Stephen, my daughter and her husband had their first and second dance at her wedding two weeks ago. I will be posting more pictures in a few days.

My children attended a conservative private Christian school, and I agree that if you sign up for it, abide by the rules.

However, I did observe some lack of consistency, and some knee jerk reactions, but all in all, I appreciate having the option for my kids. I believe it help us parent them, having a school that pretty much aligned with our values.

Of course, this prom may not be dancing that I could approve. The type that I observed on the gym floor during the Mavericks first win in the series last night I would have to expel the kid if he participated in any of that. lol

Quite disgusting.

[Rhoni]

Originally Posted by Margies3

There is a big controversy going on here in our area. The story is that a young man goes to a school called Heritage Christian School in Findlay. His girlfriend goes to Findlay High School (public school). The Christian school has a policy not allowing their students to partake of dancing or rock music. However, this young man is planning to take his girlfriend to the prom at Findlay High School.

His stand, which his parents support, is that while he is at the school he abides by their rules. But he does not feel that the school should have control over what he does in his personal life.

The Christian school is saying that if he attends the prom he will be expelled from school and will not be able to participate in the graduation ceremonies for his class at the end of the month. He will receive his diploma, but he will not be allowed to be a part of the ceremonies.

What do you think? Should he have to abide by the school rules 24/7?
What about if he goes to a wedding reception where they are playing rock music and dancing? Should he be expelled just because he is there? How much authority should the school really have over a student's personal life?

So much legalism...you know what I would say to that. The young man should leave that Christian school and go to a public school where he can be a light and not hid under a bushel at such a legalistic, condemnational school.

Blessings, Rhoni