the problem with this is what level should I provide?
Control everyone as if they are VMC (I doubt the airlines will be happy with that) or as if they are IMC (most PPLs won't be happy with that)?
Hence, as is appropriate, you are allowed to choose what you want.
The rest of the world
seems to operate like this:
For my benefit, could someone explain exactly what the problem with this choice is? I really don't see the issue, unless your training is so poor that you don't understand it.
It is out of line with international practice. The rest of the world does not need it. It has never heard of it, and probably never will.