Absurdity in a school in Scampia, school principal prevents a minor student from entering the classroom because of his braids

“This morning the head teacher of the Ilaria Alpi-Carlo Levi comprehensive school in Scampia prevented my 13-year-old nephew from entering school because of his braids.” This was reported by Concetta Cerullo, the student’s grandmother, who reported the absurd incident to the regional councilor of the Greens Francesco Emilio Borrelli. “It all started three days ago, during the welcome meeting. The head teacher, speaking to the audience, said 'instead of braiding, they should buy books', clearly addressing my nephew who was the only child with that hairstyle. Then she added 'anyone who wears braids cannot be a cultured person'. Faced with my daughter’s complaints, she slammed the door in her face. This morning she then prevented my nephew from entering school. We are speechless. We have always respected all the rules. We have contacted the police, and as soon as possible we will file a complaint.” "If what the lady said were to be confirmed by the evidence - say Francesco Emilio Borrelli and the host of "La Radiazza" on Radio Marte Gianni Simioli - we would be faced with an unprecedentedly serious fact, a story bordering on the absurd. The act of excluding a student because of his braids is discriminatory and unjustifiable. Among other things, we are talking about a minor, a 13-year-old boy, left on the street while his parents think he is at school. We have sent a note to the regional school office and to the Miur highlighting what the lady said. The responsibilities of the school principal in this tiresome story must be ascertained".