Mum rages after daughter dress coded for wearing 'cute as a cupcake' T-shirt
A mum has been left outraged after her daughter was dress coded for wearing a T-shirt that read 'cute as a cupcake' to school. She explained how her daughter attends a private Christian school in America - and always makes sure to dress her in "cute and modest" outfits.
But despite this, her daughter, who is in the second grade, has been branded a "non compliant" student by all but one of the teachers at her school. The mum said: "I just got an email from my daughter's teacher [saying] other teachers have told her my daughter is 'frequently non compliant' with the dress code.
She always makes sure to dress her daughter in 'cute and modest' clothing (Getty Images)"She, herself, has not noticed this as my daughter is always cute and modest. She has not noticed it because it's not true."
She went on to explain how the school implemented the "fairly strict" dress code five years ago - but have "lightened it up" in recent months.
"They even put in the newsletter that it's more about modesty and safety than the letter of the law," she added on Mothering Forum. "Spirit shirts and polos are always OK as are modest dress and dress tops for girls.
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"The only thing my daughter has ever worn that was non compliant was a T-shirt that said 'cute as a cupcake'. It was under a big sweater, on a Friday, and I decided to be a rebel.
"Now I get this email that other teachers are talking about my daughter like she is never in the code."
The mum claims to shop with the dress code in mind, always ensuring her daughter is covered up and not wearing clothing with offensive slogans.
"We put her in sensible shoes everyday, and when I pick her up I always see little girls in flimsy flip flops and on chapel day, dress shoes with heels - that's real conducive to a fun, safe recess," she added.
She has been urged to speak to the headteacher about the allegation (Getty Images/iStockphoto)"What hurts is the fact that I take it seriously and it's not coming from my child's teacher. Seriously, do these ladies not have anything else to worry about."
While most users urged her to speak to the headteacher about the accusation, others claim it was the least she could expect after admitting to "rebel" against the rules.
One user said: "I would contact the school and ask for specifics - just tell them that you were unaware that your child was wearing something that was against dress code.
"Ask them specifically what your child has worn that is not appropriate so that you can make sure that she doesn't wear it to school again.
"If the other teachers are just being snarky this will stop it.
"Ask them to contact you immediately if your daughter shows up at school in something against dress code. That way there is no vague second hand information."
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Another user added: "If you decide to be a rebel and let her wear a non dress code shirt then, I guess you have to be OK with getting a note about dress code.
"Maybe they are cracking down on everyone because, even though they said they were being more lax, parents/kids took advantage of that and dressed outside the dress code so now they are having to be more strict.
"I would ask that you be notified any time they feel your child is inappropriately dressed with specifically what the issue is so you can address it.
"If you don't know the specifics of what they're finding inappropriate, it's hard to correct."
A third user said: "I'm glad that my son and daughter go to a school that has a really strict uniform code.
"While sometimes it seems 'over the top' specific, at least there is never any question of 'in or out' of code.
"You either have on the correct shirt, shorts, socks, shoes, belt or you don't.
"Frustrating from a different standpoint on occasion, but at least we don't get caught by arbitrary standards set by individuals."
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