California

Schools should be preparing students to live successful lives. Part of being a successful adult is knowing that certain things are are only acceptable in certain situations. School dress codes should reflect those of the office environment; slacks and and button down shirt or polo with many employers permitting jeans and t-shirts on Fridays.

If young women want to change into something that bares midriff and then go hang out with their friends after the school day is over, all the more power to them. Schools could even reinforce the message about there being a time and a place for various types of dress by lettting students use the school locker room to change outfits before leaving school for the day.