The Dumbest School Rules That Have Been Enforced
A Group Of More Than 4 People Becomes A Gang
We have all had our fair share of bizarre and strange rules that we have been forced to uphold without asking questions or making trouble. People share the dumbest school rules that have been enforced and a few of them are really mind-boggling.
Can’t be standing around in groups more than 4 “gang mentality”
No Bracelets
They outlawed bracelets because there was an article in a magazine somewhere saying they advertised what sexual acts you were open for based on their color. Then someone tried to outlaw wristwatches for the same reason.
No Backpacks/Bags On Campus.
Students were expected to somehow carry everything they needed in hand. This was especially challenging if you had a non ideal locker placement.
No Standing In Circles
We suddenly one day weren’t allowed to stand in circles during recess because, and I quote “we could be dealing drugs.” I will add that for the years prior we had been standing in circles no problem.
Next recess, we stood in a triangle, cue principle going apeshit. Next day we stood in a square, principle kept us inside for a week.
And threatened us all with detentions if we did it again etc.
I believe their idea was open ended circles so they could see what we were doing. Still stupid.
Holding Sticks Is Against School Rules
I got a suspension for holding a stick. The phone call with my mom went something like this (only slightly dramatized):
School: Mrs. TheQueq, your son has been suspended.
Mom: Oh my goodness, what did he do?
S: He was holding a stick.
M: Did he hit someone with it?
S: No. He was just holding it.
M: …Did he threaten to hit someone with it?
S: No, just held it.
M: Did he refuse to put it down when you asked?
S: No, no, he was very cooperative.
M: So… what did he do wrong?
S: He held a stick.
M: And I should be upset about that?
S: Absolutely, you know we have a zero-tolerance policy.
M: Right… well, I’ll talk with him.
As you might guess, I did not get in trouble at home.