Only logged in members can reply and interact with the post.
Join SimilarWorlds for FREE »

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!

This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »

Pop0159 · 61-69, M

I agree .. .. but as the get older they learn bow to dress appropriately and the social impact of what they wear .. .. ..

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@Pop0159: I hope so!

Pop0159 · 61-69, M

@Kathryn05: at some point you may want to let them try attending with out the required uniform .. .. I imagine that unpleasent experiance could greatly improve their cooperation .. .. ..

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@Pop0159: I'm not sure how I could let them not wear the uniform seeing as the school mandates they wear it

Pop0159 · 61-69, M

@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 .. .. ..

Kathryn05 · 41-45, F

@Pop0159: An interesting idea!

Pop0159 · 61-69, M

@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 .. .. ..