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I Am A Strict Mom

Well hello everyone this is my first post here and I figure I should say hi in a most appropriate group.

I recently decided to send my kids to private religious schools and the turn around in their behavior and attitudes has been tremendous. The only issue of course was the fight to get them into their uniforms. They still do not like the uniforms and it's an ongoing fight but I do think they are learning they won't win this battle.

I think the uniforms are smart and emphasizes that they are there to learn not to show off for their peers. I am hoping next year it will be less of a struggle!

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Uniforms suck. You think mandating the wear of uniforms is a good thing because it teaches them not to show off to their peers, but they aren't learning that way. Once they get out of that school and go to college/work, they'll probably take every chance they get to show off to their peers the clothes they never got to wear. Honestly letting them wear whatever they want will teach them to learn how not to care about what other people think. They can still wear stylish clothing and still realize that they're there to learn. People can wear whatever to college/work and still know that they're there to learn/work.

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@Cityyy: Well that is one way to think about it. Let me know how your future employers feel when you tell them you'll wear "whatever you want" to work.

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@Kathryn05: worked well for me, I did wear whatever I wanted, to remind my employers that they needed me more than I needed them.

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@crossproduct: And I'm sure you have a great work environment where everyone is expected to dress appropriately. Sorry if I saw someone come in dressed like a bum there is no way I would hire you. I guess it works if you're working for someone desperate

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@Kathryn05: everyone's desperate, there are very few people who can do the work I do. It's nice to work in a field with a critical skill shortage.

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worked at the European Space Agency btw

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@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

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@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.

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@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