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  Case: Piercings and Gauges
Within the past couple of years, there has been an increase in students that have many different facial piercings along with gauges in their ears and other areas of their face. As a teacher, I find this distracting and disturbing. I understand that students are simply trying to express themselves. However, I feel as if this is not appropriate for school purposes. What are some ways I can appropriately present this to an administrator without coming across as being close-minded?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
As a teacher, you could do a lesson on work-appropriate fashion and discuss with the students what would be appropriate to wear to a job interview or a day on the job. The students with facial piercings might not take them out right away but at least they will have the knowledge that their piercings may not be accepted in their future workplace.
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: While I have heard people say that piercings and gauges prevent future careers, I have now seen times have changed and people are being judged for their minds and creativity rather than their ability to look professionally conservative.
Rated On: October 10, 2016 12:13 am
Rated By: uVejeg
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: The best thing you can do is give them information in a positive way. It is their decision- not ours - what they do with their lives and bodies.
Rated On: October 13, 2016 2:39 am
Rated By: yneLaH
 
     
     
  Rating
The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No
The suggested solution is relevant to the case No
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No
The suggested solution is original No
Comments: I don't think this is a good solution because I believe these body modifications are becoming a little more acceptable.
Rated On: October 4, 2017 9:30 pm
Rated By: aRaLeg