https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:51:00 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441901 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:44:22 +0000 swedishfish 1441901@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: here's the issue with uniforms in New York public schools: legally parents have the right to opt out. Our former superintendent tried introducing uniforms to curb gang activity and bullying but too many parents opted out. So the only children wearing the uniforms were the poorer children who were given the clothes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441873 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:29:06 +0000 chopsuey 1441873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>my kids will wear uniforms! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441850 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 20:14:59 +0000 avivoca 1441850@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love uniforms! I went to a public school that had us wear proper uniforms and it was so nice. I was really sad when they went to a non-uniform dress code. One of the high schools I went to had a stupid dress code, you could only wear khaki, black, or white, no patch pockets on the pants, and you couldn't wear open toe-open heel shoes (?). It was stupid. I'd rather have a formal uniform or none at all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441710 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 19:05:17 +0000 heartonastring 1441710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore a uniform to school from age 3 until I graduated at 17. I freaking LOVED it! I didn't have to think about what to wear in the morning...just get up and go.</p> <p>My school had really strict regulations about shoes, haircuts, accessories, jewellery etc., so that prevented students using those things to show off.</p> <p>My school's philosophy was that it shouldn't be what you wear that makes you stand out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441697 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:57:52 +0000 pui 1441697@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The elementary school we are considering has uniforms. I'm pretty indifferent to them. I'm more concerned with the values of the school and the quality of education they offer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441675 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:50:40 +0000 Ree723 1441675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Love uniforms!!!! I went to a private high school and wore a uniform for the four years - it was so wonderful to not have to worry about what I was going to wear every day. Just get up, throw the skirt and polo shirt on, decide whether or not I needed the sweater, and away I went. LOVED IT.</p> <p>All schools in Australia and the UK wear uniforms - whether they're private or not. I love it, no fights about what to wear, no issues with kids looking different, and hello cost savings! Uniforms aren't cheap, but it's a heck of a lot cheaper than buying an entire wardrobe! :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441662 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:46:33 +0000 luckypenny 1441662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I went to a school with uniforms from k-12 and I hope my LOs can go to one too, or at least have a strict dress code policy. It makes it so much easier in the morning. </p> <p>And, in my experience, the things like hair/shoes/backpacks/etc were never an issue. No one cared what shoes you had. I also think bullying, as a whole, was barely noticeable at my school. Maybe teasing but not bullying. So maybe it depends on the school and their policies too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441651 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:43:18 +0000 katsupgirl 1441651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a fan! I had to wear one until high school. So easy in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441642 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:36:43 +0000 MsLipGloss 1441642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daycare has the kiddos wear uniforms starting at 18 months! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441630 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:21:54 +0000 MrsH 1441630@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like the idea - less of a struggle with the kiddo in the morning because they have to wear the uniform. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441628 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:21:29 +0000 honeybear 1441628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm a huge fan of uniforms. I worked in a public school system that had uniforms and I thought they were great. I suppose they are a little limiting, but I figure kids have all weekend to express themselves in clothes if they want. At school the focus should be on academics, and eliminating clothing competition is a good step in that direction. </p> <p>LO's preschool has uniforms and, as a parent, I really love it. They were a little more expensive than the rest of his clothes, but they've held up well and it is so easy to get him ready to go in the morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441598 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 18:04:03 +0000 Littlebit 1441598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: sorry, just seeing this. I hated it because it was done for gang/safety issues. Our backpacks had to be clear. There was no sense of privacy. And now that I think about it, money had some to do with my dislike also. We were poor, and I could never get the nicer uniforms. And shoes were a HUGE deal. If you weren't wearing nice, name brand shoes, you were a nobody. It was the only way you could stand out and I remember being really bummed that I couldn't get the 'nice' shoes. Whereas when I was in a high school that didn't have a uniform it was easier to blend in (thrift stores, second hand on eBay, etc.) . But mostly it was the fact that we had no privacy, and really no way of expressing ourselves because our school was SO strict and limited everything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441586 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:50:26 +0000 Dandelion 1441586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always thought I'd be ok with uniforms, until a few weeks ago, when we briefly looked at a house in a zone that had an elementary school with uniforms. I really love letting DS have his own style and I love letting him express himself appropriately with his own taste. It made me a little sad to think about for elementary school.</p> <p>I think I prefer it for middle school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441583 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:48:58 +0000 Mrs. Pen 1441583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like uniforms! I remember when I was a kid I wished I went to a school with uniforms. It made it easier to get dressed, but like many others said - there were still other things that were in style like hair styles, hair accessories, shoes, socks etc.. But at least it would feel more manageable financially if you wanted to only splurge on those items for your kids. </p> <p>I doubt we'll be able to afford a school for our kid(s) that requires uniforms.</p> <p>I don't like the schools with just stringent dress codes: "must wear khakis/chinos, and a polo" with no other rules. The private school that my friends growing up went to had rules like that and they hated it. There were some really weird/dumb rules and it would have been easier if they just had a uniform. Too many kids got in trouble unintentionally for breaking a dress code rule. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1441568 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 17:38:09 +0000 Kimberlybee 1441568@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At first I didn't like the idea of uniforms but after being the guardian of school aged kids who are not morning people, I learned to love it! Our morning routine was pretty smooth after the initial nudging to wake up for school. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440366 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:57:42 +0000 .twist. 1440366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@locavore_mama: From what I understand about this school, the only time they have to wear their formal uniforms are for special occasions. Concerts, trips, assemblies, etc. Everyday school is a sweater/polo and khaki's or skirts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440334 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:51:44 +0000 mediagirl 1440334@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: yeah, our two options of elementary schools are either rated a 6 or a 3. There is no way on this earth we would ever send her to the 3. The 6 is like a 10% chance - and that's only if something horrible happened. </p> <p>Also, my husband went to private school and he said he loved wearing uniforms. They didn't have to worry about kids wearing inappropriate clothing or gang colors/signs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440326 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:49:28 +0000 regberadaisy 1440326@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not a fan. I would be OK with say requesting specific colors and polos/dress shirt and khaki/chinos. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440306 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:46:16 +0000 looch 1440306@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I could, he's not sloppy, but he's not super neat all the time. He does get paint on himself at times, and they're on the floor a lot. Plus, with going to the bathroom themselves, you know...I think I have to buy 5 pairs of pants and 5 tops, lol. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440304 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:45:40 +0000 LovelyPlum 1440304@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We wore uniforms growing up, and while there were days I didn't like it, it made things a lot easier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440299 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:44:07 +0000 Alivoo01 1440299@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I went to a private school, we had uniforms. DS will be going to a public school so no uniforms. I like the idea of uniforms, easy to buy clothes and no fighting over what to wear tomorrow and no "discrimination" from other kids at school (brand name vs not brand name). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440297 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:43:34 +0000 coopsmama 1440297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I was homeschooled for most of my school years, but I did attend a private academy for 3 years and we had uniforms. It made junior high so much easier haha! It was also really nice not to have to think in the mornings about what you wanted to wear -- you could just go on autopilot.</p> <p>Our LO's will probably be homeschooled for elementary but, after that, the school we are considering at this point (despite it being far down the road!) requires uniforms. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440296 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:43:10 +0000 .twist. 1440296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: hmmm. I guess it depends on how rough he is in them during the day? Couldn't he wear a pair of pants twice (If they're clean, obviously)? I do, but maybe I'm gross. hahaha! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440283 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:40:26 +0000 illumina 1440283@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to wear a uniform all the way through school and LO will too. I think it's great because it makes it easier to dress them and it goes some way to remove competition/divide between the rich and the poor kids because everyone is in the same clothes! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440277 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:39:31 +0000 .twist. 1440277@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: haha yea, I can't afford a private school but I am hoping we can afford this charter. DH isn't on board 100%, but I'm trying to convince him. At least L is on the wait list now and when the time comes to decide which school he goes to, at least he has the option to go there, whether we choose it or not. </p> <p>Looking at the school ratings though? Ugh, his designated public school is 5.4/10 and this charter is 8.8/10. HUGE difference for successful education. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440273 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:38:14 +0000 looch 1440273@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just remembered that my son will need to follow a dress code next year. Thing is since I work out of the home, I only do laundry on the weekend, including ironing. So do I really need to buy 5 pairs of pants and 5 polo shirts? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440267 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:35:22 +0000 mediagirl 1440267@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: ditto on the public schools. I would prefer charter for obvious financial reasons!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440264 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:35:08 +0000 .twist. 1440264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Littlebit: If you don't mind sharing, why did you hate it? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440247 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:31:42 +0000 Littlebit 1440247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wore uniforms in a public school in Houston and hated it. It was still blatantly obvious on who had money vs who didn't, but that wasn't the reason why I hated it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/school-uniforms#post-1440240 Fri, 21 Feb 2014 10:30:27 +0000 lovehoneybee 1440240@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always wished we had uniforms. I have no idea where we'll be living, so I'm not sure about E yet. </p>