Anonymous wrote:What happens to the children who can't afford school uniforms? A lot of kids get second hand clothes. I personally don't care either way. I think it's up to the parents and staff to help stop bullying and teasing. Sure they won't bully about clothes but they still would bully about other things.

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Anonymous wrote:What happens to the children who can't afford school uniforms? A lot of kids get second hand clothes. I personally don't care either way. I think it's up to the parents and staff to help stop bullying and teasing. Sure they won't bully about clothes but they still would bully about other things.

There can be second hand uniforms too.

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Anonymous wrote:My son goes to a private school that requires uniforms. I like them, but feel they are more expensive than just using regular clothes. At least in elementary school. If there were a uniform subsidy for lower-income kids to buy the uniforms, or a really good used uniform swap, I think it would be a great idea.

Are the uniforms from a specific supplier and/or include insignia?

Most PS uniforms can be purchased at almost any kids store this time of year. Wal-Mart, Target etc., carry them.

But how would this resolve the "have everyone at same level in terms of clothing - rich/poor/middle" problem, if the poor kids got their uniforms used or from WalMart, and the more affluent kids got their uniforms from Lands End, and the rich kids got their uniforms from [I have no idea, but surely there are stores that sell school uniforms for rich kids]? Or (for girls) the poor kids had two pairs of pants, one to wear and one to wash, and the rich kids had multiple pairs of pants, skorts, skirts, leggings, tights, etc.?

We make $300k a year and if MCPS had uniforms I would buy from Walmart. Why not? Good quality, they get pen marks and grass stains anyway.

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Anonymous wrote:My son goes to a private school that requires uniforms. I like them, but feel they are more expensive than just using regular clothes. At least in elementary school. If there were a uniform subsidy for lower-income kids to buy the uniforms, or a really good used uniform swap, I think it would be a great idea.

Are the uniforms from a specific supplier and/or include insignia?

Most PS uniforms can be purchased at almost any kids store this time of year. Wal-Mart, Target etc., carry them.

But how would this resolve the "have everyone at same level in terms of clothing - rich/poor/middle" problem, if the poor kids got their uniforms used or from WalMart, and the more affluent kids got their uniforms from Lands End, and the rich kids got their uniforms from [I have no idea, but surely there are stores that sell school uniforms for rich kids]? Or (for girls) the poor kids had two pairs of pants, one to wear and one to wash, and the rich kids had multiple pairs of pants, skorts, skirts, leggings, tights, etc.?

Anonymous wrote:It would be great if they had uniforms, IMO. It puts everyone on a mostly level ground, and takes away the worry of impressing others.
Montgomery County isn't poor enough to do it yet. Maybe in 20 years.

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Anonymous wrote:Uniforms also create a feeling of being part of an organization or institution ...think Hogwarts.

Uniforms in public school also imply more government interference in our private lives. Something about it makes me uncomfortable with the idea. I would rather see my kids express their individuality through their clothing choices rather than see them all look the same as everyone else.

Must be an awfully fragile individuality to be crushed by a little khaki or plaid.

Exactly!

Plus, can't those kids 'express their individuality' after school and during weekends/holidays?

Anonymous wrote:Hi,
I studied in India and we had school uniforms - private or public school.
Now that my daugter started K, I'm wondering whats the reason behind not having uniforms in MCPS schools ?
It would instill so much discipline and equality. Save me some money too ;o).

Please educate me whats so good about not having uniforms ...

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Anonymous wrote:As a teacher I would love to see HS students in uniforms- it would make life much less awkward. Currently we see a lot of exposed butt cracks, bra straps, midriffs, boobs, piercings in places other than ears, and tattoos.

I went to poor urban school district that had uniforms. For females, that meant very tight polo shirts and blouses (for older kids). It also meant tight tan “jeggings” from American Eagle. Google it and you’ll see what I mean. We were hardly modest.