Hellobee Boards Topic: How do you feel about school uniform?

Hellobee Boards Topic: How do you feel about school uniform? https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:25:55 +0000 Honeybee on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291903 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:27:09 +0000 Honeybee 291903@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @meredithNYC: We're also hoping to enroll the kids in a private Cathoilic school, so they'll be in uniforms. I don't really care either way, but I think it would be much easier to dress the kids in uniforms every day! One less headache to worry about, imo. Running Elley on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291876 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 11:10:10 +0000 Running Elley 291876@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I went to private school in high school and we had uniforms. I loved it! I hated free dress days- they really stressed me out because of the competition factor. The school I went to was also pretty high end so you stuck out like a sore thumb if you weren’t wearing the latest and greatest trend. On uniform days (which were almost all the time) people definitely would compete over shoes, purses (girls would bring in their Coach purse with their backpack for example) and definitely cars. So in my school it really wasn’t a huge equalizer but it eliminated a lot of stress. Also, our uniforms were expensive!!! My brother is in private school right now (8th grade) and his are even more costly because he grows so quickly that they have to be replaced fairly often. And they have to have the school logo/be bought by a specific vendor. In my high school we’d get written up for a dress code violation if our uniform pants/shorts/skirts didn’t have the little tag on the side that advertised that they came from the mandatory school vendor. chopsuey on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291859 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:56:52 +0000 chopsuey 291859@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm a fan of uniforms. I went to public school so never got to wear them, but DH went to private his entire life. Haven't decided which route we're going with our Lo's, but leaning more towards private. Mrs. Pen on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291853 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:54:02 +0000 Mrs. Pen 291853@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @MamaG: but all you need is 4-5 outfits and they're set for the year, right? Then the only additional clothes you need are pajamas and some weekend outfits. Wouldn't the cost mostly even out? @prettylizy: Oooh very true. Good point. I suppose it would be easier to "splurge" on a few nice accessories if you only have to buy uniforms and a few weekend outfits. But I imagine some families "expensive" is totally different than what we consider "expensive". Especially in a private school. I wouldn't mind a school with uniform, I think it would be easier. I don't care either way. wheres_c on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291836 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:44:47 +0000 wheres_c 291836@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wore a uniform from 1st - 6th grade (British Public School) and I loved it! We wore straight up harry potter style uniform, blazers and tie etc. It made getting ready for school so much easier. When we moved to Canada in 7th grade I got teased so badly for what I wore to school. My parents couldnt afford the latest trends, plus I liked to wear leggings. I am adamant about sending our LO to a school with uniforms. BananaPancakes on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291808 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:29:33 +0000 BananaPancakes 291808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I think uniforms are awesome! I went to public school, so I never had them, but I always wished we did. I hated (and still hate) having to pick out something to wear. It would have been so much easier with uniforms. And I know my mother would have loved it. My younger siblings have had uniforms for their entire school career, as they attend a charter school. I think they all like it, and I've never seem them care about "expressing themselves" during school hours. My little sister is actually a really cute dresser outside of school, so it didn't hinder her at all. My 15 year-old twin brothers couldn't care less. Mrsbells on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291786 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 10:16:40 +0000 Mrsbells 291786@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wore uniform to school and I agree that kids can still be mean about shoes, and other accessories but it is still much better than when you have to wear your own clothes. I hope to find a school that has a nice uniform for my LO looch on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291756 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:46:22 +0000 looch 291756@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @meredithNYC: gotcha!!! Mrs. Pickle on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291753 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:44:36 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 291753@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @yoursilverlining: I completely agree. My husband went to a private school and there kids got picked on if they didn't have the "it" shoes, or bag, or car (in high school). luckypenny on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291747 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:40:43 +0000 luckypenny 291747@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I went to private schooly whole life and wore a uniform until high school where it changed to just a "dress code". Honestly the dress code was harder than the uniform! I think it makes things so much easier. Foodnerd81 on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291740 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:34:45 +0000 Foodnerd81 291740@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I like them. I wore uniforms from 1st grade through high school (Catholic school) and while I hated them in junior high, but high school I really did appreciate how easy it was to get ready in the morning. Plus, with some of the styles younger and younger girls are wearing these days, I'd rather not have to fight about whether leopard print is appropriate for 6th grade or something. I do like the idea of semi-uniforms, like, polo shirts with the logo and any khaki or navy bottom or something. It wouldn't be a deal breaker for me either way, but I'd probably prefer the uniform-- especially if I had girls! I do think pre-K and Kindergarten is a little young for them, though, since they are still growing so fast and just learning about getting dressed and everything. meredithNYC on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291717 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:20:17 +0000 meredithNYC 291717@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @looch: Oh, definitely! I guess what I meant to say is that I'm not sure that they worked as an equalizer in my particular school. As others noted, kids will usually find a way to compete, i.e. with accessories, shoes or bags. That said, it's true that in general there is slightly less focus on fashion/keeping up with each other, which is good. Every little bit helps, I suppose. looch on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291705 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:13:30 +0000 looch 291705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @meredithNYC: equalizer in the sense that you don't have parents feeling the need to go out and buy the latest trends so that their kids fit in and don't get picked on. aprk on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291704 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:13:25 +0000 aprk 291704@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wore a uniform in middle school and high school. It was awesome. I was actually really sad when the school changed their policy to a "dress code" after I graduated. autumnlove on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291703 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:12:36 +0000 autumnlove 291703@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I grew up in public schools and never had to wear a uniform. I don't mind uniforms for my LO...makes it easier for the parents of young LOs in the mornings! meredithNYC on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291693 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:06:07 +0000 meredithNYC 291693@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I went to Catholic school and always liked wearing a uniform. I don't know about them being "equalizers", but I do think it makes things a hell of a lot easier when dealing with getting a kid dressed for school. LO will go to Catholic school, too, so she will be in uniform, too. Weagle on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291687 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 09:00:22 +0000 Weagle 291687@https://boards.hellobee.com/ The county I grew up in switched to uniforms (public schools) when I was in 7th grade. We had to wear khakis, a white or maroon polo shirt, belt, and closed toe/heel shoes. It didn't really bother me then, and I wouldn't mind if my kids had to wear a uniform. They have plenty of other opportunities to wear what they want. Mrsbells on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291682 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:50:43 +0000 Mrsbells 291682@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @looch: Oh I see... interesting.. yoursilverlining on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291677 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:47:49 +0000 yoursilverlining 291677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I don’t really care one way or the other about uniforms. Kids will still pick on each other if that’s the type of kid they are – even with uniforms, some will be nicer, cleaner, better fitting, etc. than others. And some kids will have more expensive bags/purses, phones, jewelry, whatever. I just don’t think uniforms are a huge equalizer. mrsjazz on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291673 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:42:58 +0000 mrsjazz 291673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I love the idea of uniforms. We didn't have name brand clothing growing up and trying to fit in and look cool was a struggle. I don't want LO to go through that, I feel like kids these days are meaner. She'll go to public school in NYC so I'm not sure if she will be at a uniform school. Some public schools do require uniforms, but it's not a policy that is citywide. My husband teaches at a school that observes a uniform dress code--but I believe it's the kids can dress down on Fridays. MamaMoose on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291672 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:42:41 +0000 MamaMoose 291672@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I went to private school most of my life but we didn't have uniforms, we had a dress code (no jeans, no short skirts or shorts, no spaghetti strap tank tops, etc). I think a dress code is a nice balance. It allows kids to pick what they want to wear, but also requires that they look modest and presentable. MamaG on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291664 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:38:12 +0000 MamaG 291664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I love the idea of it, but it can be pricey. Our daycare also has private PreK and Kindegarten. Those classes wear uniforms. The uniforms must contain the school logo. This means there is one vendor to get the tops or dresses from that have the logo. And they tend to be more expensive than what I would normally spend on a top or dress. I'm not sure what we will do when LO gets to be that age as far as keeping her in the private preK and K or going public. I don't believe our public schools presently have uniforms, but I won't be surprised if that changes in the next 4 years either. LuLu Mom on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291659 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:36:18 +0000 LuLu Mom 291659@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I went to public school and really the clothing wasn't a big deal in our small down (only private schools around here have uniforms.) I'm sure in some areas it can be a cause of teasing, but I just don't remember that happening (unless it was a alternative person trying to be an individual in black/gothic wear, that never went over well in my small farm town.) mrsjyw on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291648 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:25:19 +0000 mrsjyw 291648@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I'm 50/50. I think when they're younger, I'd appreciate the ease/saving $$/etc. But, as the kids get older I'd want them to have the freedom to choose their style (within my modesty rules). Our kids will go to public school, so no uniforms for them! prettylizy on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291647 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:24:28 +0000 prettylizy 291647@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I never had uniforms, but I think they can be nice. I agree that they save lots for the parents on clothes. I do find that in schools with uniforms, accessories (specifically EXPENSIVE accessories) become so much more important. Kids always find a way set themselves apart. Mrs. Bee on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291612 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:05:43 +0000 Mrs. Bee 291612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ i love uniforms! getting ready in the mornings must be faster since you don't have to worry about what you're going to wear. but our kids will be going to public school so they will not have uniforms. you'll save so much money on clothes too! Andrea on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291610 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:03:56 +0000 Andrea 291610@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I wore a uniform up until I went to high school. It was nice to eliminate that as a competitive issue but I think you should know how to dress yourself by a certain age so I'd prefer my LOs not to wear a uniform by high school. It is a non-issue for us anyway. There is no uniform at either the public or private school where we live. looch on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291599 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:50:45 +0000 looch 291599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ @Mrsbells: I am in Switzerland. No uniforms in public school. I also don't think they do uniforms in Italy, but I could be wrong there. T.H.O.U. on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291593 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:43:26 +0000 T.H.O.U. 291593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ I like the idea of "semi Uniforms". A public school here they have to wear solid colored bottoms (jeans or khaki) and a solid colored polo shirt (shirt with a collar). heffalump on "How do you feel about school uniform?" https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-school-uniform#post-291591 Wed, 12 Sep 2012 07:42:02 +0000 heffalump 291591@https://boards.hellobee.com/ My high school just started wearing "semi" uniforms. They have to wear certain colored (school colors) pollo and their shorts have to be to their knees. It's weird to me because when I went there we didn't have uniforms. It kind of makes me sad because if kids dressed with a little more respect and modestly..... they wouldn't have had to do that. I think I'd rather my LO go to a school without uniforms, but it's not a deal breaker.