Comments on: Mohawks, Tattoos, and Facial Piercings… in School http://stoloff-law.com/blog/mohawks-tattoos-and-facial-piercings-in-school/ Thu, 26 Jan 2012 17:55:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Matthew Stoloff, Esq. http://stoloff-law.com/blog/mohawks-tattoos-and-facial-piercings-in-school/comment-page-1/#comment-10484 Matthew Stoloff, Esq. Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:54:28 +0000 http://stoloff-law.com/blog/?p=133#comment-10484 You are most definitely <strong>not</strong> a freak. People who think this way don't really know who you are. Piercings are a form of self-expression. As more time passes, society will be more accepting of people with multiple piercings. Have you ever seen Sonya Tayeh on "So You Think You Can Dance?" Sonya not only has tattoos and a lip piercing, she is also a regular on a very popular show, both as a judge and choreographer. Keep studying and take care. You are most definitely not a freak. People who think this way don’t really know who you are. Piercings are a form of self-expression. As more time passes, society will be more accepting of people with multiple piercings. Have you ever seen Sonya Tayeh on “So You Think You Can Dance?” Sonya not only has tattoos and a lip piercing, she is also a regular on a very popular show, both as a judge and choreographer.

Keep studying and take care.

]]> By: Shayla http://stoloff-law.com/blog/mohawks-tattoos-and-facial-piercings-in-school/comment-page-1/#comment-10483 Shayla Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:51:03 +0000 http://stoloff-law.com/blog/?p=133#comment-10483 Hi! So, the legal age to get piercings in my state is 14 years old with parental consent. Guess who turns 14 in December :) I'm going into high school and I have my lip pierced and I'm getting my septum pierced.(Nose) The reason I get piercings is to stand out, and be different and not conform to the standards that other people make. Of course there are people who think I'm a freak. I know that some people get crazy hairstyles or funky piercings to fit in, but, in my school piercings are considered "gross" or "weird." I wear them to stand out, and I think many people generally think that I'm a bad kid because of them. But in all reality, I'm an honor student. I feel like people should grow up and realize kids these days aren't going to conform to their idea of a "student." :) PIERCINGS ROCK! Hi! So, the legal age to get piercings in my state is 14 years old with parental consent. Guess who turns 14 in December :) I’m going into high school and I have my lip pierced and I’m getting my septum pierced.(Nose)
The reason I get piercings is to stand out, and be different and not conform to the standards that other people make. Of course there are people who think I’m a freak. I know that some people get crazy hairstyles or funky piercings to fit in, but, in my school piercings are considered “gross” or “weird.”

I wear them to stand out, and I think many people generally think that I’m a bad kid because of them. But in all reality, I’m an honor student.

I feel like people should grow up and realize kids these days aren’t going to conform to their idea of a “student.”
:) PIERCINGS ROCK!

]]> By: Matthew Stoloff http://stoloff-law.com/blog/mohawks-tattoos-and-facial-piercings-in-school/comment-page-1/#comment-8370 Matthew Stoloff Tue, 01 Feb 2011 13:58:18 +0000 http://stoloff-law.com/blog/?p=133#comment-8370 I understand your frustration. Your piercings are your way of expressing yourself. Just because your school's policy requires you to remove your piercings in school does not necessarily mean that it is constitutional. The state and federal courts in your jurisdiction may decide that your school's policy goes too far. But maybe not. There is no definitive answer at this point, and the outcome will most likely depend on how well the lawyers persuade the judge. If you feel that this is an issue you want to address, you and your parents may wish to consult with a lawyer who is knowledgeable about constitutional law or contact your local ACLU chapter. Rock on. I understand your frustration. Your piercings are your way of expressing yourself.

Just because your school’s policy requires you to remove your piercings in school does not necessarily mean that it is constitutional. The state and federal courts in your jurisdiction may decide that your school’s policy goes too far. But maybe not. There is no definitive answer at this point, and the outcome will most likely depend on how well the lawyers persuade the judge.

If you feel that this is an issue you want to address, you and your parents may wish to consult with a lawyer who is knowledgeable about constitutional law or contact your local ACLU chapter.

Rock on.

]]> By: kiki http://stoloff-law.com/blog/mohawks-tattoos-and-facial-piercings-in-school/comment-page-1/#comment-8286 kiki Sun, 30 Jan 2011 06:29:11 +0000 http://stoloff-law.com/blog/?p=133#comment-8286 So, does this mean that it's illegal to make students take out their piercings at school? Because I'm a student, my school makes me take them out. I think that it's pretty unfair. Your article opened up a big door for me. So, does this mean that it’s illegal to make students take out their piercings at school? Because I’m a student, my school makes me take them out. I think that it’s pretty unfair. Your article opened up a big door for me.

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