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To not want my 4 year old to wear a school tie?

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lulu3376 · 09/04/2011 21:42

I am new to forums so hope I get this right!

I just wanted to get the general consensus of other mums out there. My 4 year old starts reception in September and a tie is part of the school uniform. I don't have a problem with ties but did not think they would expect reception kids to wear one - but they do!

I am even more surprised that they have to wear a proper tie not even a clip on or elasticated! I am not happy about this because I do not think its necessary at this age but even more so i don't think its very safe - ties can get tightened in rough and tumble and even more seriously, can get caught on climbing equipment.

That's my views/concerns - what does everyone else think???

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bubblecoral · 09/04/2011 21:54

If you don't want your child to wear that school's uniform, you should find another school.

It's wierd that they don't allow elastic ones though.

reddaisy · 09/04/2011 21:52

We (boys and girls) always had to wear a tie at primary school too. Apart from in the summer when we could wear dresses. I think it looks very smart and I don't recall any issues with safety, I think that is mostly paranoia.

However I think elasticated ones should be allowed as it will be more of a PITA for teachers who have to help the little ones after every PE lesson etc.

Why don't you send him in an elasticated one as I bet the school won't even notice?

TheArmadillo · 09/04/2011 21:51

*enforce

sorry Blush

usualsuspect · 09/04/2011 21:51

4 year olds don't need to look smart

a 2.5 year old in a tie is beyond ridiculous

TheArmadillo · 09/04/2011 21:51

is it a private school? If so surely you checked out the uniform before sending him there?

If state they can't inforce uniform at a primary level - so get him an elasticated or clip on one and tell them to go screw themselves (politely of course Wink)

MerryMarigold · 09/04/2011 21:50

God help the teachers after P.E!

Awful in summer as well. Do they need to wear it if not wearing a jumper?

Change schools for somewhere less poncey?!

topsyturner · 09/04/2011 21:50

Both my children have managed to survive wearing school ties since they were 4 .
I don't recall hearing of any child in their school having any tie related injuries .

sickoftheholidays · 09/04/2011 21:49

My children both wore ties as part of their uniform from the age of 2.5, elasticated of course, but I thought they actually loked arther sweet.
I'm afraid you will probably have to suck it up though, if you want them to attend the school, the uniform is the uniform and rules are not there to be broken.

Happymm · 09/04/2011 21:49

However,saying that,he does look very smart!:o

Happymm · 09/04/2011 21:48

My 4year old does to:( Has been a right pita this year! YANBU!

pooka · 09/04/2011 21:47

Elastic ties all the way at our school. But optional only. We have a very relaxed uniform (yellow or white polo shirts or shirts. Black or grey trousers or skirts. Green or grey jumpers or cardigans. Yellow or green checked frocks - means that parents can bargain hunt, but there is a vague school identity).

tribpot · 09/04/2011 21:46

ds (5) has a classmate who wears a clip-on tie out of choice, and he looks very sweet. But I would not be happy with a real tie being a mandatory part of the uniform - for the safety reasons you outline.

emsyj · 09/04/2011 21:45

Elastic ties are surely the norm for little children - why on earth are they not allowed to wear elastic ones??? Confused

Very silly IMO.

usualsuspect · 09/04/2011 21:43

Its quite frankly, ridiculous to make a 4 year old wear a tie

yanbu

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