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Anonymous wrote:I like uniforms too (though I kinda didn’t when I had to wear one). The comments about curbing displays of wealth are only partially true. Back in my day, signs of wealth could still be displayed via brand of shoes, sweaters, watches, bags and type of jewelry.

This. I wore uniform for 12 years of school life, and there were absolutely brands contest going on. Not just shoes but the uniform etc. Cat & jack vs Nordstrom jacket, brand and feel of the white shirt, winter jackets, etc…. Don’t fool yourselves by thinking that a uniform helps to equalize this.

Even in the military, jewelry will do it. Don't think women can't tell the difference in quality of diamond studs.

Anonymous wrote:Kids like them - easy mornings and mitigates fashion/wealth arms race

Most of Europe, Asia and S American wears school uniforms in public, private and parochial schools. Or at least k-8 or middle school.

Wealth race, not wealth arms race.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL “no arms race”. Even if you don’t think there is one your kid knows there is. Oh wait I get it you’re the billionaire parent

Do you know what arms race is? Apparently not.

It is an apt use of the term. Did you not understand what the PP meant?

Dp. It is not an apt use of the term.

Social standing, and having the right brands and styles and other trappings of teen fashion that can help or hinder it, is absolutely a cold war among some teens, especially girls. Arms race was absolutely a reasonable analogy.

I agree it was apt. She with the biggest closet full of the most expensive trappings has the most social power. If you all don't understand that school is a social battlefield for many kids, you don't get it.

Arms race is counties vying for power through having the greatest number of weaponry. Not girls with the most clothes. Clothes are not arms.

Anonymous wrote:I like uniforms too (though I kinda didn’t when I had to wear one). The comments about curbing displays of wealth are only partially true. Back in my day, signs of wealth could still be displayed via brand of shoes, sweaters, watches, bags and type of jewelry.

This. I wore uniform for 12 years of school life, and there were absolutely brands contest going on. Not just shoes but the uniform etc. Cat & jack vs Nordstrom jacket, brand and feel of the white shirt, winter jackets, etc…. Don’t fool yourselves by thinking that a uniform helps to equalize this.

Anonymous wrote:I like uniforms too (though I kinda didn’t when I had to wear one). The comments about curbing displays of wealth are only partially true. Back in my day, signs of wealth could still be displayed via brand of shoes, sweaters, watches, bags and type of jewelry.

And travel. And cars. And where you live. None of this is a secret. Anyone who thinks people don't know probably has early elementary kids.

Dislike: button down shirts for girls. So awkward once you develop breasts and all your shirts gap. Obviously created by a clueless man.

I like uniforms too (though I kinda didn’t when I had to wear one). The comments about curbing displays of wealth are only partially true. Back in my day, signs of wealth could still be displayed via brand of shoes, sweaters, watches, bags and type of jewelry.

And kids absolutely use brands as weapons of bullying.

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Anonymous wrote:LOL “no arms race”. Even if you don’t think there is one your kid knows there is. Oh wait I get it you’re the billionaire parent

Do you know what arms race is? Apparently not.

It is an apt use of the term. Did you not understand what the PP meant?

Dp. It is not an apt use of the term.

Social standing, and having the right brands and styles and other trappings of teen fashion that can help or hinder it, is absolutely a cold war among some teens, especially girls. Arms race was absolutely a reasonable analogy.

I agree it was apt. She with the biggest closet full of the most expensive trappings has the most social power. If you all don't understand that school is a social battlefield for many kids, you don't get it.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL “no arms race”. Even if you don’t think there is one your kid knows there is. Oh wait I get it you’re the billionaire parent

Do you know what arms race is? Apparently not.

It is an apt use of the term. Did you not understand what the PP meant?

Dp. It is not an apt use of the term.

Social standing, and having the right brands and styles and other trappings of teen fashion that can help or hinder it, is absolutely a cold war among some teens, especially girls. Arms race was absolutely a reasonable analogy.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:LOL “no arms race”. Even if you don’t think there is one your kid knows there is. Oh wait I get it you’re the billionaire parent

Do you know what arms race is? Apparently not.

It is an apt use of the term. Did you not understand what the PP meant?

Dp. It is not an apt use of the term.

Love uniforms:
- signals belonging and holds the fashion bullies back and makes who wears what a non-issue
- prefer sneakers
- prefer choices so kids can choose their pants/shorts/skirt and dress for the weather and their own hot/cold comfort not for their gender
- anything but white because of stains

Much prefer dark colors, navy rather than khaki, especially on little kids.

Dislike when skirts are mandatory, I was always cold. And dislike how the traditional kilt and socks has a sexual connotation, it attracts attention from men on the commute and I don't think anyone should have to wear it.

Like - Everything. Keeps things easy, no need to worry about what to wear each day. Kids don't have to worry about latest fashion at school

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Anonymous wrote:LOL “no arms race”. Even if you don’t think there is one your kid knows there is. Oh wait I get it you’re the billionaire parent

Do you know what arms race is? Apparently not.

It is an apt use of the term. Did you not understand what the PP meant?