Letter: Praising school for its standards

In response to the article "Anger after girl sent home over piercing", Shropshire Star January 13, I am also a parent of a pupil who attends Blessed Robert Johnson and I would like to congratulate the school on its stance on standards.

Mr Foster says: "Children think with their brains, not their lips, what does it matter if she has her lip pierced?"

If this is the case you could also argue that they think with their brains not their clothing, making school uniforms non compulsory.

While we are at it why not throw all school standards out the window?

It was made clear to me what the standards were prior to making my choice of the best school for my child.

I have both piercing and tattoos but my responsibility as a parent is guiding my children until they can take responsibility for their own decisions.

T Howarth

Madeley