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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it’s sad all the kids who “don’t want to participate in spirit day.” It’s meant to be fun! It breaks up the long year od drudgery. I get why a child wouldn’t participate every spirit day, but not at all? That seems sad to me - in need of further investigation.[/quote]

A lot of kids are uncomfortable with activities that require them to "put themselves out there" and draw the eye. That's their personality. Crazy hair day is not fun for everyone. Most kids can't wear their actual PJs on pajama day, they are either inappropriate or too cold.  Twin day causes friend drama. And so on.

I tried to be a good sport about it at first but there were SO MANY dress up days. The 100 days of school idea to dress "old" is what broke me. That is a straight-up Halloween costume you have to figure out in like February.

I'm pretty sure my DD picked up my distaste, which makes me sad. She might have been more willing if I were enthusiastic. But when I was a kid my school principal said we should "dress for the business of school" and that's how I still feel.[/quote]

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