A Greater Problem
The experience made Dan reflect on the issues that small children face when they are apprehended for their appearance. He made a speech at the new school where he said that “children should be allowed to express themselves and explore their identities without fear of being reprimanded.”
Strict dress codes can be detrimental to a child’s self-esteem and confidence and can even lead to body image issues in the future. But would all the other parents feel the same way?