Monday, September 8, 2008

Thirteen-year-old boy loses hair from disease - Banned from wearing hat in school because it contradicts the dress code


UK - Since losing his hair to a serious illness as a young child, Dale Platts and his baseball cap have become inseparable. The New York Yankees hat has not only helped the 13-year-old to cope with the cruel taunts of other children, but also protects his head and lashless eyes from the sun. But the schoolboy has now been ordered to remove the cap after his school decided it went against its uniform policy. His mother, Kenina Platts, 41, said: 'It's really cruel. I'm outraged the school can be so short-sighted. He wears the hat for medical reasons - it's not a fashion statement. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Windows Marketplace - Email This Article