...to be kilted at prom...

[Tony]

And the Answer to the Principal's principal Question is "Yes, I will be wearing underwear".

[Jimmy]

If it helps a wee tad, a random picture of some of the lassies and lads of Lochaber High School, Fort William.I am not responsible for the picture.

Its great to see a photograph like that, it certainly is becoming increasingly common for the kilt to be worn at the school prom throughout Scotland.
Our culture and heritage is being safeguarded by the next generation.
I am always pleased to see the number of school pipe bands at the various championships throughout the summer season, young people certainly have no hesitation in embracing Scotland's heritage

[auld argonian]

And the Answer to the Principal's principal Question is "Yes, I will be wearing underwear".

"Of course, I'll be wearing underwear...what do you think this is? The Eighteenth Century?"

Shows the valuable historic knowledge that you have acquired in that fine educational institution...

Best

AA

[St. Amish]

I'd also point out that the kilt is a cultural item of clothing and ask whether yarmulkes, dashikis, kimono, or turbans are also banned.

It really raises a lot of peoples' neck hair to say that one cultural garment is allowable while others are not.

There's also embarrassing precedent for schools who disallowed wearing of the kilt.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/...n1202822.shtml

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/05/...0821242675396/

[Strings]

That was covered in the previous thread, and might not be the best way to handle this situation.

Well, at least not out of the gate: you don't want to start out confrontational. Whether or not you escalate to that is up to you...

[Inchessi]

I should give you a list of all the things I would do. Then when you think of something, and it is on my list, DON'T DO IT!

I guess you make four of us in Indiana that wear a kilt.

[St. Amish]

That was covered in the previous thread, and might not be the best way to handle this situation.

Well, at least not out of the gate: you don't want to start out confrontational.

It's already been made a confrontation. A school official called the kid out on wearing his kilt. I don't see a problem with pointing out to the principal that other schools have been roasted on the internet and in the media for being bigoted and hypocritical over the same issue. Nothing is secret in the world of the internet. He probably doesn't want the heat.

I personally have a problem with any school official, teacher, aide, or janitor telling my kid that he is wrong about anything. The way he dresses is the way I send him out the door. If there is a problem, address ME. Do not embarrass my child in front of others in order to make your point. There are too many teachers and faculty members that have insane egos and superiority complexes.

I had a librarian tell my 9 year old son that he was a liar because he told the class a story of one of his ancestors (my great-grandfather) who fought in the American Civil War and how he was wounded at Chickamauga. I sent photos and copies of records to school the next day. I wanted to deliver them personally.

If they told me my son was unable to wear a kilt to any school function, the first call I would make is to my attorney. He happens to be of Scottish descent as well.

Maybe I'm not the guy to ask if you don't want to ruffle feathers. I don't take it lightly when people use position, age, and degrees of education to bully others.

[joecool]

I think the number one thing you need to remember is that you should be unfailingly polite and respectful. A confrontational attitude will probably get you shot down immediately. On the other hand, you do not want to be timid either. Be confident when you lay out your reasons for wanting to wear the kilt, and assure him you are not doing it to make a scene or cause any problems. Threats are probably not a good idea as you may want to keep him on your side as a future reference. If he still says no, despite your best efforts, then wear a nice suit and have a great time anyway!

[St. Amish]

I wholeheartedly disagree. If he says no, despite your best efforts, why go?

Attending in anything less than a kilt after fighting to do so is an insult.

Discrimination is just that, no matter if you are of European descent.

[jtmilisits]

Granted I don't know how your principal is but I don't see the big deal. I wore one of my kilts to my prom back in '97 and had no problems with it. In fact everyone from the students to the teachers and even our principal loved it. I’ll see if I can find some of my pictures and post them for you.