Like most rules in our society, they are made for a few to protect the majority. They are designed to protect the integrity of the educational program, enhance learning and teaching or to provide for a safe environment. Furthermore, each year school districts send to parents and give to students a thorough review of the rules and expectations. There is no attempt to trick anyone into breaking a rule or doing something that will cause him or her problems in their social or academic performance. There are no surprises.
Students do know the rules.
The problem with all of these requirements is that they are not for my child. If my child should be confronted by any of these obstacles, I demand to be excused. These rules do not apply to my child and I demand an appeal or hearing. As a society we spend an inordinate amount of time making laws and rules for someone else. We do not want to be responsible or be held accountable when we are caught.