In this week's episode, we learn about a school in Texas that has a new dress code for parents. Rewatch the story above and then tell us is you think parents should or should not have a school dress code. Be sure to support your answer with evidence!
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Read the Script:
- The meeting started at six and as you can see it's almost nine o'clock. It was very heated, everybody wanted to speak.
[Mayra] Madison High School parent Tanika Thomas says Tuesday's PTO meeting was a big mix of concerns mainly dealing with students' education. There were many issues on hand.
- It's a lot going on.
[Mayra] Some parents like her did say they are frustrated with the way the new principal, Carlotta Brown, is handling certain situations like the parent dress code. She wishes it could have been discussed instead of forcing it upon them.
- She's handling it like, in your face.
- I hope that they would understand what I'm trying to do.
[Mayra] This month Principal Brown sent a letter to parents explaining a new dress code policy after she said some were showing up in revealing clothing. To name a few, the parents dress code explains no pajamas, no shower caps, no hair rollers. Other parents are backing her up 100%.
- I mean I don't have an issue with it because I feel like if you coming to the school to conduct business then you should dress like you're coming to conduct business, not like you're going, hanging out at your friend's house or something.
[Mayra] Casey Lewis explained that some students have even been bullied because of the way their parents dress. And now that this has made national headlines, she hopes this sets an example for other schools.