TCCHE - Standards of Behavior for Children (Dress Code Included)

In the christian-disciplined home, both the parent and the student should be desiring to obtain and exercise self-control as one of the fruits of the spirit (Galatians 5:22). A growing Christian student senses the responsibility for self-control as a mandate from God. Galatians 5:24-25 states, "Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the spirit, let us keep in step with the spirit."  2 Corinthians 10:5 states, "We tear down arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." This includes the ability to take captive any thoughts of same sex attraction, of swapping of gender identity with or without hormonal transitioning, of genital mutilation for gender transitioning, or of taking on the personal identity of an animal. We expect our members to follow God's design to BE as you were created genetically. TCCHE desires to support families who may be experiencing this situations with their children.  While we will not condone these ideals, we will stand beside any family deciding to help walk their children back toward God's design for their lives.  

Correctives are necessary when this ideal discipline breaks down. Any breakdown in the self-control of individuals, or the entire group, naturally blocks the learning process. Given the wholesome relationships between students and their parents, self-control can usually be restored by discussing the problem. Corrective discipline enters the picture only when a consistent breakdown of self-control occurs.

In harmony with Scripture, any corrective discipline will be handled in love and concern for the student's welfare as a child of God. We encourage you to review theses rules with your child so they will be aware of what is expected of them at all group functions.

1. Children of Tri--County Christian Home Educators are expected to:

A. Obey our Lord Jesus Christ.

B. Consider each other's interest ahead of their own.

C. Children should interact with adults and one another in a respectful manner.

D. Children should wait to speak with anyone engaged in conversation with another person; interrupting only if necessary and done in a respectful manner.

E. When adults are addressing children, children should listen carefully, acknowledge that they have been spoken to, and begin to obey immediately.

F. Children should take good care of what God has allowed us to use.

G. Inside any building, children should speak in normal conversational voices and in a way as to not disturb others.

H. Children should refrain from bringing toys or other distracting objects into workshops, classes or on field trips.

I. Parents should know where their children are and how they are behaving at all times.

J. If a parent is unable to be with their child at a function, the responsibility of the child must be delegated to another adult and the child made aware of their authority.

2. Tri--County Christian Home Educators will not permit:

A. Disruption of learning times by inappropriate comments, questions, gestures or electronic devices.

B. Unkind words, actions or bullying directed at another individual.

C. Cussing or foul language, suggestive comments, including racial, sexual or hate related speech. 

D. Showing disrespect or disregard to adults. Children should be taught to respect all adults and interact with them in a respectful manner.

E. Failure to respect the property of others. Items placed in classrooms or walls should be left untouched.

F. Failure to treat the hosting facility with respect. There should be no running or roughhousing in hallways.

G. Public Displays of Affection such as kissing, hugging or holding hands or cuddling during TCCHE activities and events.

H. Smoking, vaping, alcohol, tobacco or drugs. 

I. Children should not be enrolled in our group to promote homosexuality or bisexuality or gender fluidity, etc as normal behavior. Children or adults should not have conversations with other children to entice others into discussions about these topics.

3. Corrective Discipline Procedure will include:

A. A verbal warning will be given to the student by the teacher or adult in charge.

B. If the problem persists, a verbal warning will be given to the student and parent by the leadership team.

C. Appropriate action will be taken, which might include required parent attendance at all future events or non-participation of the student in future events.

4. Tri--County Christian Home Educators Dress Code (Children/Adults)

Knowing that each individual is an image-bearer of the Lord, Tri--County Christian Home Educators would like to stress the modesty in appearance and dress. Our students are asked to avoid extremes in clothing and hairstyles. Parents are very instrumental in helping students look their best and in being considerate of how their appearance affects others and honors Christ. Please respect the dress code.

A. Sleeveless garments are appropriate as long as they non-revealing around the shoulders and arms, no undergarments are exposed, and no breast tissue can be seen through any openings. Tank tops of spaghetti straps, racer back and tube top styles may not be worn.

B. All shorts shall be modest in length (no short-shorts). Dresses, and skirts (including slits) shall hang four inches from the top of the kneecap or longer. Shorts with writing across the buttock area will not be allowed.

C. Pants and shorts should be fitted at the waist and cover the entire buttocks without drooping. Underwear must not be exposed.

D. No mesh, see-through, tight, low-cut, or otherwise revealing garments may be worn. The stomach and back shall be covered at all times (including sitting, standing and when hands are raised).

E. Girls/Women bathing suits should be one piece. If 2-piece suit is worn- it must be covered with a cover-up/shirt. Male bathing suits should be swimming trunk style. 

           F.. Belts and overalls must be buckled.

G. Hems may be rolled, but pants legs must be even on both sides.

H. Vulgar, obscene, or suggestive writing on clothing and clothing advertising drugs, tobacco or alcoholic beverages may not be worn.

I. Excessive piercings will not be permitted, such as multiple facial and ear piercings. Extremes should be avoided.

J. Extremes should be avoided with clothing. If in doubt, wear something else.

K. Consequences for violation of the dress code include: warning with parent contact, and/or being sent home to change.

L. The dress code will be enforced!

                                                                                                               (revised July 2023)