By: Oliver Robles
Perhaps the most debated topic when it comes to unnecessary rules enforced by schools would be that of the hat policy. In most schools, hats or any headwear, like hoods, aren’t allowed inside the building. This is because back in the olden days, it was considered rude to wear your hats inside a building, and eventually, the rule evolved to no hoods either to accommodate for hoodies.
o right off the bat, it’s obvious that this rule is outdated, as it isn’t necessarily considered rude or inconsiderate to wear your hats inside, at least not nearly as much as it was 100 years ago. The usage of hats and hoodies should also be viewed with consideration of what climate we live in. “But for me, I love wearing hats, especially since we live in a rainy state, it just makes sense. So for me, I’m for it, not against it,” said Brandon Richards, a teacher at Auburn Adventist Academy high school. It’s no secret that Washington is a cold and rainy state, and sometimes a hat can make all the difference.
However, despite it being heavily debated, some people are just a stickler for the rules. Jay Kissinger, for example, a teacher at Auburn Adventist Academy, had this to say, “No hats are allowed inside of the building, period. Going back to my Air Force days, the hat comes off inside the building, period. If you’re leaving, the hat goes on outside. Inside, the hat comes off". This practice is one that’s done out of respect, which is understandable. However, standards have changed heavily from the past, and as mentioned earlier, it isn’t necessarily considered a disrespectful act by most to wear your hats inside.
The teachers aren’t the only ones who are talking. As one would imagine, students are the ones who are perhaps most affected by this rule. Nowadays, hats can be used to express oneself, to show support for your favorite sports team, or just be a fashionable accessory. When it comes to hoodies, well, they’re just comfortable, especially when the heater’s out in Dower at 8 a.m. and you’re stuck there for 40 minutes. When asked about the hat policy, Joshua Bruce, a student at Auburn, said, “I don’t wear hats that much, but I do like wearing hoods. But I think that it’s kind of pointless because kids are still going to wear hats and hoods during school regardless of the rules.”
So, in conclusion, I think that we should do away with the hats and hoods policy, as it’s outdated, inefficient, and, as Joshua pointed out, pointless altogether. Regardless of what the rules say, students will always wear hats and hoods, especially when it’s cold outside.
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