The Right Decision

[FeatherQuill]

A few days ago there was a story about a boy attending a Baptist Christian School who faced a 'tough' decision. He wanted to take his girlfriend to her public high school prom but if he did his school would susupend him as they forbid 'dancing'. The thread is here: http://www.ticklingforum.com/showthread.php?t=152434 if you'd like to read the discussion.

Now I'm sure most of you have seen this but it was announced on Yahoo (and various other sites I'm sure) that the teen took his girlfriend to her prom and was indeed suspended. Here's the article:

Tyler Frost, the high school senior who was suspended for attending his girlfriend's prom, has become a sensation in Search. And yet, despite all the news surrounding his fight for the right to get jiggy with it, folks had yet to hear from Frost himself. That wait is over. This morning, the teen went on "The Early Show" to tell his side of the story.

During an interview with Harry Smith, Frost explained that his private Christian school does have a contract stipulating "no dancing." However, he didn't believe it should include dancing outside of school. So, despite a stiff warning from his principal, he went to his girlfriend's prom at another school. He has since been suspended and won't be allowed to take his final exams on time or graduate with the rest of his class.

Despite this, Frost has no regrets, saying that attending his special lady's prom was both "worth the risk" and "the right decision." Frost's stepfather was also there for the interview. He didn't say much before leaving in the middle of the discussion, but he did mention that a lawsuit against the school is in the works. You can watch the entire CBS interview here.

Here's the link to the page: http://buzz.yahoo.com/buzzlog/92559/?fp=1

I for one think he made the right choice here, as this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend with his lover. I agree with him that his school's code should not apply out of the classroom. I'm glad he had a great time and hope things go well for him.

 

[Artoo]

Seconded. IMHO, the school's rules on "no dancing" are a crock of shite.

Live, and love, in the moment ^^

 

[Bugman]

Holy cow. Even Baylor University (no liberal bastion that) changed the rules a few years ago and now allows dancing on campus no less.

 

[AngelOfDarkness]

RIDICULOUS! I have never heard of anything that stupid. Apparently the people that run the school didn't like the movie "Footloose".

 

[Kretelis]

Sounds like something you'd read on the Onion. The idea that he got suspended and can't graduate is about ridiculous, and I give his stepfather props for pursuing a lawsuit.

 

[Adam]

I hope the young man gets justice. It's ridiculous what his school has done to him. For dancing? Dancing?! And it wasn't even on their grounds. I hope they get the shit sued out of them.

 

[tcklft]

Was it at least dirty dancing? 'Cause the regular kind ain't no bad thing at all.

 

[Sammy Scales]

I already had a debate on Facebook with some friends after linking an article about this... What the hell is this? The Middle Ages??? Absolutely ridiculous... and not even on school grounds. He should be able to do what he wants away from his campus...

Based on the time period this private christian school seems to live in, perhaps they might have mercy on the boy provided he kneels at the altar and sacrifices a goat...

 

[sasaxrah]

Gotta cut loose. Footloose. Kick off yer Sunday shoes.

Anyone? 😛