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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!) Facial piercings and gauges are personal preferences for students and their families. Depending on the age, the student has parental permission or has made the choice to modify their body in their own preference. School policy decides whether or not the piercings and gauges are appropriate and students use those policies to make determinations on the body art. I do not see how a piercing or gauges impede on a student's ability to learn or to be taught. While it may distract you and disturb you, I feel it is best to adjust your view instead of trying to prevent freedom of expression by the students. If you do not think this is possible then your best course of action would be to talk with administration about why you feel it impedes the ability to be an effective teacher and for your students to learn. School is for learning and preparing students for the work force. There are many careers that allow for body piercings and gauges so is would not be appropriate to try to stop students from finding their true identity by telling them it is going to prevent them from finding a job one day as others have mentioned. |
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