Posted by
Billy on Friday, December 05, 2008 10:03:39 PM
A 12-year-old girl has been banned from wearing a silver chastity ring, at school.
The item of jewellery owned by Kioni Lansbury represents her intention to stay a virgin until she marries.
But her school has deemed it potentially dangerous and against uniform rules.
(I know you are thinking another government school is against people of faith. Guess what this is a private religious school. Read more below.)
Kioni was banned from wearing the ring at The King's School in Ottery St Mary after a teaching assistant reported it to headteacher Faith Jarrett.
Yesterday, Mrs Jarrett defended the ban and said: 'The ring would be extremely dangerous in PE, technology or science lessons.
'I have told Kioni she can keep the ring in her bag. I'm quite happy for her to have it in school.'
She added: 'It's great that young people have this commitment. I think purity rings are a great idea. But she should keep it in her pocket or purse - it would be a health and safety issue if she wears it on her hand.
'It's not a case of being religious or anti-religious. We take the view that it's potentially dangerous.'
(I would like to know does this school not allow any rings or is it just picking on this ring. The school telling this young lady it is great what she is doing but she should not wear it at school reminds me of people who say it is great you have faith in God but don't talk or share that outside of your church. Read more of this story
