Comments on: Fatherhood Fridays – School Uniforms

By: WeaselMomma

WeaselMomma — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 14:16:42 +0000

No worries. My oldest is 15 and my youngest 5. All of my children have always work uniforms from kindergarten on and none has ever been stifled in individuality. It makes life easier when there is no ‘what’s appropriate to wear to school debate’ and most schools have a few options. My youngest starts Kindergarten this month and can’t wait to sport her uniform like the ‘big kids’.
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By: Zerzix

Zerzix — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 13:44:42 +0000

@The Devoted Dad says:: Contreversial subjects is one thing I am good at. I like seeing others opinions. The sad thing is that my site went down for a year and I lost all my readers. I hope joining groups like Fatherhood Fridays bring more trafic back to my site.

@Smallprint says: : The presure is not on me finacialy, but creatively. I might start putting posts up on how to keep your kids in style on a budget. True creatvity and indivituality is what I like to see in my kidds. I dont want to buy the Hanna Montana brand, but we can take and make the styl from thrift shops and craft stors for a truely unique look.

By: Daddy Files

Daddy Files — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 12:24:17 +0000

I’m firmly against school uniforms in public schools. I understand the arguments in favor of them, but my high school tried to implement them under the guise of protecting us from gang violence. Except we were a lily white suburban high school with no gang problems. The other issue is the “haves” and “have nots.” Sure, some parents have more money and can buy their kids more clothes and accessories. But you know what, that’s just life. Not everyone is equal financially. I know I sure wasn’t able to have everything I wanted, but in the end that made me a better person I believe. Kids are always going to find something to make fun of others, and if it’s not clothes it’ll be some other stupid thing.

Basically as long as the kids aren’t coming to school naked or wearing shirts with drug/alcohol references on them, I don’t care what they wear.
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By: Smallprint

Smallprint — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 07:28:23 +0000

Uniforms are the norm by us – with no schools offering the option to wear regular clothes. My wife is a teacher and she is a big fan of this system.

It takes a lot of pressure off parents too – having to provide the latest trends – that change with the tide! I guess it eliminates one more thing to tease, or set apart – the playground is brutal – but I guess they will always find something to tease each other about
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By: The Devoted Dad

The Devoted Dad — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 04:26:27 +0000

Very good subject to bring up. I think it is one that sparks great debate on both sides of the issue. On one hand, kids can’t express individuality through clothing with uniforms while on the other hand, are kids truly expressing individuality when they are fitting the “individual” mold that a super star like Hannah Montana, or Bratz dolls creates? Creativity and individuality comes in so many additional venues other than appearance, and the reality is that the tween group is so trying to find independence while finding a mold that they can fit into, all at the same time. It’s kind of an oxymoron, while at the same time just demonstrates the complexity of the age group. All in all though, as long as there are guidlines ( to provide a boundary i.e. No hoochie mamma stuff) I say, let them wear what they want. -Jason
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By: Zerzix

Zerzix — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:43:08 +0000

I know the nike violance is not the only reason for the dress codes, but full blown uniforms is a bit much in public school.

As for the alternative school name I am not sure, my wife is looking into that. From what we see, they may still function as an alternative school for other schools in tha area. The students in the school get more one on one with the teachers, and the student to teacher ratio is somewhat low.

By: Spinynorman

Spinynorman — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 19:50:36 +0000

There are other reasons for school uniforms and dress codes than simple Nike violence.

It is very strange that they would keep the name ‘alternative school’ if they are no longer one. Why would they do that?
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By: BellaDaddy

BellaDaddy — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 14:52:47 +0000

Right there with ya…but, in our area, we had the same uniform issue arise…and to combat it, the kids were wearing something “else” to individualize their personalites…like different sneakers, bracelets, a scarf etc….but, then, all hell broke loose, the kids were then competing with who wore the most expensivbe accessory…alas, the schools banned them too…