I Am A Strict Mom

@crossproduct: Well I guess all I can say is good on you then but most people have to find ways to stand out from their neighbors to get hired

@Kathryn05: This is true. What I'm not mentioning is the years of dedication and focus that it took to make it through the toughest subject on campus, and all the supplementary self-study I did starting when I was about 15. My freedom to wear what I want was not free, it was earned through hard work and my reputation as a top-flight and valuable employee with a spotless record. That's how I stood out from the neighbours.

@crossproduct: I can see that. I suppose it's your right. Personally I'd never do that as I think dressing the part is just as important as having the skills and knowledge for the job but I can understand that isn't the only perspective

@Mindy1976: how old are they?

@MrsPeterEvans: PM?

@Mindy1976: Yes I can see that. I'm just glad personally that I found a school here that fits our values as a family. It gives me a break during the day to see to the home. I think overall it works out well. I totally trust the adults at the school to monitor and discipline my kids when needed

@MasterLee: Oh I agree they are so much better than the trash kids wear now to school! So proper and they look so pretty or handsome in them

@Kathryn05: And they don't break the bank. No need for makeup.

Yes thank goodness no need for makeup! My girls of course are not happy about that but they are learning that mommy is the one who makes the decisions in this house

@MrsPeterEvans: The younger ones have a plaid jumper dress and the oldest now wears a white blouse and plaid skirt.

@Kathryn05: that's similar to what I had. I was in a tunic until 14

@Kathryn05: you would need to let the school know what you are doing and why .. they should be willing to go along .. .. ask them to allow them to start the day so they get the feeling of being out of place, separated from the others, shunned both becahse of dislike and jealousy .. .. then bave them pulled from class, desciplined acckrding to school policy, and sent home to change .. .. ..

The exercise will teach them 3 things

1. What tbey think they want is not really as great as they think .. ..

2. Life at school (and generally in public) has standards that they are expected to meet .. ..

3. You have their best interest in mind as you try to guide and protect them .. ..

In the end they will understand everyone wants and expects them to be in uniform .. .. ..

@Pop0159: An interesting idea!

@Kathryn05: Sometimes as parents we have to let go of there hands go and let them fall .. .. In this case let them learn for themselves .. .. ..

@Swoop62: Exactly yes and above all of that a uniform puts the kids in the right frame of mind. It is something that teaches them that while they are at school the school is in charge of them and they have to obey the school rules

@Kathryn05: Another good point on that as they don't need to be looking at what others are wearing, they already know. :)

@Swoop62: For sure none of that competition that I used to have to endure every end of summer to find the best outfit to stand out

@BeckyStone: We really are!

@Kathryn05: Old ladies looking at old pics. lol

@BeckyStone: :) That's what our kids would think!

So is ours but it's still the same. The only difference is we need to sneak around

@ErinFrisk: Maybe so at your school. I find at the kids school here there are enough adults around that it's pretty hard to do things behind their backs

That's good on your end. Have fun with that. Maybe my mom will come to her senses eventually

@Kathryn05: I guess that convinved them to wear their uniforms. Some school uniforms look very nice.

@Mugin16: It did yes and I think they look lovely in theirs

@Kathryn05: I am sure they do.