What are your thoughts on school uniforms?

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I tend to think this might work, especially with rougher groups of kids.

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Wraithorn · 51-55, M

In my country all school kids wear uniforms and I think it's a good thing. The only downside is that uniforms can be expensive.
I think the most important thing is that it levels the playing fields a bit as far as fashion is concerned. The poor and rich kids in the same school look the same. It relieves a bit of pressure on kids whose parents cannot buy them namebrand clothing.
It also teaches a bit of responsibility because while wearing that uniform they represent their school.

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@Wraithorn It doesn't work as a leveler. School uniforms are overpriced and poorer families struggle to afford even the basics. It's easy to tell the difference between rich and poor kids in a school with an expensive uniform. In schools without uniforms, children are much more equal.

bijouxbroussard · F

@suzie1960 Our uniforms weren’t expensive. The archdiocese made a point of choosing an affordable vender, surprisingly, even down to the oxfords. Ironically, in gym the “tell” was who could afford expensive underwear. 😅

suzie1960 · 61-69, F

@bijouxbroussard In the UK, on average it costs around £500 - £700 to equip a child for secondary school. The cost is around £300 - £500 to equip a child for primary school. That is for "state" ("public") schools which are supposed to provide an education free of charge. As a large part of the cost of a compulsory school uniform is paid to the school as commission from the "official supplier", these schools are effectively charging students' parents for the "free" education.

Wraithorn · 51-55, M

@bijouxbroussard There you go...uniforms do not have to be bought from an expensive shop. In S.A. there are people who work from home and make uniforms that are the same as those sold in expensive shops.
Uniforms do not have to be expensive and a responsible and caring government will offer alternatives.
If they don't then it is an uncaring government.

rob19 · M

@suzie1960 That's roughly what a mate had to pay when his son started school. He said it was a struggle but his parents helped out. The school is total crap too but there isn't really a choice.