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» fsusand68 - school uniforms

Do you want know what bothers me? How so many people of all ages think that uniforms are equalizers. I happen to love uniforms---but not because of the reasons why they are put in schools. They say they put them in schools so that everyone will be equal, and that no one will know who is poor and who is rich. That is NOT TRUE. Rich kids will simply show their money in other ways, from fancy designer purses to the coolest make-up and hair cuts. The reasons why I happen to like uniforms is because kids don't have to think "Oh no! I have absolutely nothing to wear!" They will already have their outfit picked out for them. They don't have to worry if they have an awesome sense of fashion or not. But they certainly don't make people equal. I don't think anything does.

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» Lori Henry - school uniforms

In response to school uniforms posted by fsusand68:

I never grew up having to wear a school uniform, nor did I hang out with anyone who did. In my dance school, though, a uniform was being implimented as I was leaving and I was so strongly against it! I would wear colorful socks or headbands to try and rebel. People will assert their own style/wealth in smaller ways, it's true, no matter what the rules are. I do agree with you in that it would have been easier to get to school in the morning without needing to pick out an outfit, but I always liked the freedom to choose my own clothes. I'm not really sure where I stand on the issue, as I don't have much experience with it. Would you rather wear your uniform or not have to?

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» vickyann82 - school uniforms

In response to school uniforms posted by lorihenry:

I wore a uniform all through school, it's standard in the UK and I felt as uncomfortable with myself as I did wearing my own clothes. It did make it easier chosing what to wear five days of the week.

I have a very smart uniform for work now (not many of us wear it properly though!) and I'm glad to have something which allows me stand out from the passengers.

It doesn't stop bullying or people confronting you but I believe it does give a sense of belonging in a small way.

Vicky X

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» Lori Henry - school uniforms

In response to school uniforms posted by vickyann82:

Hmmm, great response Vicky Ann, thanks. I also worked at a place once where I had to wear a uniform, which I hated. It always made me want to rip it off and wear something outrageous. But I've also always loved expressing myself through style. I guess it comes down to not being able to have 1 rule that fits everyone, we're all so different

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» vickyann82 - school uniforms

In response to school uniforms posted by lorihenry:

I've had uniforms I've wanted to rip off too and I'm glad my train company doesn't insist we wear hats!

I rebeled in school by not wearing a tie for months and because no one expected me to break any rules I got away with it. The smarter your uniform, the more intelligent you were seen as, which I never agreed with. I think because we grow up from around 4/5 years old wearing a school uniform we get used to it and by 16, celebrate not having to anymore (in most colleges).

Vx

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» Lori Henry - school uniforms

In response to school uniforms posted by vickyann82:

Ha ha, the only uniform I had to wear included a hat!!!

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In response to school uniforms posted by lorihenry:

Only hours after the last post I saw an advert on TV for a clothing brand, a supermarket stocking school uniform, the little boy is saying 'OK, we have to make this uniform our own.'

It results in dirt! My brother regularly came home covered in mud!

Vx

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In response to school uniforms posted by vickyann82:

Does mud count as an accessory?!

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