UO THREAD?

jonnygurl76

i don't see one.....

but here is mine:

i am hoping they pass it in our school district that school uniforms will be mandatory by the time P goes to school.  i am all for individuality and personal style but i think uniforms will help to eliminate some of the pressure that comes with growing up and trying to fit in and passing fads...

 (i would have hated it if i had to wear one but if she never knows any different than maybe she won't mind.)

slmcronelaw

I wore a uniform my whole school life and I might not have loved it then, but looking back I think it was a great idea!  You already have so many things to get made fun of for, at least if you all dressed the same it would take one of the pressures off...

itkatydid

I'm with ya!

shoeboxx

I wore a uniform from pre k through 5th grade.  When I got to middle school, my parents put me in public school.  I thought wearing regular clothes was so great the first week of school.  By the second week when I had to figure out what to wear, not so much.

I totally agree! 

BTW...I posted a thread below.

aliciamariel

They had 'uniforms' where I used to live, and the whole brand thing still happened.  Target, WalMart, Children's Place and Gap Kids all had 'uniforms'.  Each school said what color they needed.  The kids still knew who got their stuff from Wal Mart and who got their stuff from The Gap.  If it were like it was in the school I went to, where you purchased the uniforms directly from the school, then I think it would work better.  But we still 'compared' even back then, like who had the nicer hair bows, who's mom got them hello kitty pencils, etc.  They will still create their pressure, their cliques and outcasts, just like people do here on TB, and we can't even see each other.

Just for the record,  I was the kid with the boring old yellow #2 pencils.  No hello kitty for me. 

anukindaluv

I never wore uniforms in school, so I have a stupid question:  Are they just as expensive as buying new school clothes every year?  If not, I'm with it!  LOL

PoseyMamma

First of all I want to let you know I agree with you on most of this post but I wore uniforms from 6-12th grade. There are upsides and downsides to them. At least there was in my school. We could still wear whatever tennis shoes we wanted and there were so many different brands of uniforms that were allowed to be worn that some people still got made fun of by that. I think kids are going to be kids and make fun no matter what. They would make fun of people for wearing braces, glasses, having bad acne, etc.... I do however agree that it took a lot of the thought process out of trying to figure out what to wear. This is just from my own experience. It might be different in other cities but like I said I think kids will make fun no matter what most of the time. I think it has to do with a self esteem issue. Go a head a flame away I know some of you will not agree with me and that is ok.

Blue1299

anukindaluv:

I never wore uniforms in school, so I have a stupid question:  Are they just as expensive as buying new school clothes every year?  If not, I'm with it!  LOL

It depends. I went to Catholic school my whole life, so we were only allowed to wear the uniforms sold at a particular store. There were different versions of the uniform (a jumper, a kilt & a box skirt), different shirts (long-sleeved/short-sleeved button downs, long-sleeved/short-sleeved polos), vests and sweaters. Of course I always wanted one of each so I could switch up!

PoseyMamma

aliciamariel:

They had 'uniforms' where I used to live, and the whole brand thing still happened.  Target, WalMart, Children's Place and Gap Kids all had 'uniforms'.  Each school said what color they needed.  The kids still knew who got their stuff from Wal Mart and who got their stuff from The Gap.  If it were like it was in the school I went to, where you purchased the uniforms directly from the school, then I think it would work better.  But we still 'compared' even back then, like who had the nicer hair bows, who's mom got them hello kitty pencils, etc.  They will still create their pressure, their cliques and outcasts, just like people do here on TB, and we can't even see each other.

Just for the record,  I was the kid with the boring old yellow #2 pencils.  No hello kitty for me. 

totally agree

PrincessShay80

I agree- uniforms have come a long way- I am totally for kacki or navy bottom with a solid colored polo shirt- this is how most of the private schools are here.

 

MSUMamaof2

I used to work as a case manager in a job search program.  I was baffled at the number of individuals who came through our doors who didn't understand appropriate job search dress.  To me, this is a knock on public education--and I say that having a husband and father who are teachers.  Children should be taught at a young age that in most professions, there is a dress code.  You simply cannot show up for work in your pajamas in most jobs.  School should be no different.  If we are preparing kids for real life, real life means dress code.  Dress for success.  Get out of bed, put on the appropriate uniform, take a shower, comb your hair. 

There may not be a uniform in the schools my kids attend, but they will have guidelines on what they are allowed to wear to school.  In other words, mom will have a uniform for them.  It's something I feel that strongly about.  

Shana051008

I will just add my UO to this thread! After lurking here a few days ago I noticed a lot of moms do NOT like the big giant flowers and bows on little girls!  I happen to LOVE them!! MY DD hasn't had to much of her hair grow in yet so I think it's a pretty accessory!  See siggy LOL!

Singingmama

MSUMamaof2:

I used to work as a case manager in a job search program.  I was baffled at the number of individuals who came through our doors who didn't understand appropriate job search dress.  To me, this is a knock on public education--and I say that having a husband and father who are teachers.  Children should be taught at a young age that in most professions, there is a dress code.  You simply cannot show up for work in your pajamas in most jobs.  School should be no different.  If we are preparing kids for real life, real life means dress code.  Dress for success.  Get out of bed, put on the appropriate uniform, take a shower, comb your hair. 

There may not be a uniform in the schools my kids attend, but they will have guidelines on what they are allowed to wear to school.  In other words, mom will have a uniform for them.  It's something I feel that strongly about.  

I'm a teacher and I agree with you 100%. We do not have a uniform at our school, but we do have a dress code and I'm a strong enforcer of our dress code. Our boys are expected to wear their shirts tucked in, pants at appropriate waste level and hair neat and trimmed. Our girls are not allowed to wear shorts that come above mid-thigh and their shirts have to have sleeves. Their hair must also be neat and out of their face.

I'm amazed every day the clothes that some children come to school wearing. I know that people don't have a ton of money, but there are enough thrift stores, discounted department stores and even places that provide free clothing for those in need, that your child should at least have 5-10 clean, matching and weather/school appropriate clothing.

My daughter will have clothes that are specifically bought for and only worn to school. I know the day will come that she'll want to pick out what she wears to school and will also have an opinion on what we buy for her to wear, but I she will always know that I have the final say in what we buy and what she wears.

I also feel strongly that children should be dressed appropriately for events. If they are attending a wedding, church, nice dinner, etc. they should be wearing the appropriate clothing. It's not ok for them to wear jeans and t-shirt to everything, just because they are kids. You have to teach them to dress for success and for the occasion from a young age.