To hate uniforms on 4 year olds?

My children have the standard school logo'd poloshirt and sweatshirt (they don't seem to mind if this is a plain jumper/cardi so long as it's the right shade of red), and then standard grey trousers/skirt/pinnifore. I am quite happy with that, the polo shirts last for ages, and the rest is pretty cheap, and I get to choose the shape/style that suits the children. I am quite happy with this, it's simple and not too expensive, especially as dd get's all ds's shirts, so they get two lots of use.

But I really hate primary school uniforms that involve proper button up shirts and ties, blazers, hats etc, and that make their nursery children wear them. That I think is very silly, and as it's mainly the private schools that do it, I think it is from some snobby parental appeal thing (ie our children are so posh and clever...). As a grown up I wouldn't wear anything like that, so why force it on the children!

My suggestion is to dress up the rest of the time.

My suggestion is to dress up the rest of the time.

Why does everyone say uniforms are expensive?

I bought DS2 six lovely pure cotton fairtrade polo shirts from M&S for £12 (3 for 2) that's £2 each.

That's a lot less than I would pay for a T-shirt normally.

Trousers - £6 a pair. Grey socks and logo swetshirt - free (pass-ons from DS1 - OK, I cheated )

OK Hula, your uniform is expensive (£33 for a dress )

I like it cause they all look like they are going to the same school. And it's pratical. we had a non-uniform day and several of the girls came sa Snow White or similar and a0 froze b) nearly brained themselves in the playground.

Quite like uniforms, for the standard reasons.

Don't like ties-and-shirts-and-sweaters-and-caps-and-blazers types of uniforms on 4-year-olds -- something practical, comfortable, easy to wash and not too expensive is a far better option.

I like school uniforms. Several reasons:

It avoids a daily argument/indecision over what to wear.

It means that for the most part the kids are all the same. Less scope for banal 'one-upmanship' that some kids and parents seem so keen to participate in.

It looks neat. Yeah, shallow as hell, but it does make a better impression.

It's sensible. Somebody mentioned a pink fairy frock. Not really ideal school attire, as I think they themselves pointed out.

Agnes

I think school uniform looks great of 4 yr olds. WHen my ds started he really looked forward to wearing it, and agree with newgirl.

As a childminder I one of the 7 year old I look after was going on about what she was going to wear on non-school uniform day weeks before it was on, it's a shame that at that age children are so aware. Ds got told his joggers were C;ep over on the football field the other day FFS they only get covered in mud anyway

huummm rant over for now

I think my little girl looks cute in her summer uniform . I was really chuffed when I found knee-high socks for her to wear in nursery - I didn't think that they did for 3-year olds.

look very cute on the little ones I think, must be easy too. nice little checkered or stripey cotton dress from m&s. When I was little I really wanted a uniform with a hat! Like Milly Molly Mandy as I recall!

aha escapefrom you are being more droney than you have to

hardly anyone has the school logo polo shirt at dds school, bog standard asda 3 packs all round

As you've said yourself EscapeFrom, "I don't want him to look or feel different."

That's why I like uniforms

I like uniform

mine look very cute in theirs

My DC is going to be 3 in September, went to buy their uniform today to start nursery. £12 for a tracksuit and £9 for a polo shirt. And I'll have to get at least 2 of each.

Horrible colour and a yucky material aswell. But it serves its purpose.

Love uniform for school. Makes life so much easier. And not all uniform is greya nd drab, or cheap quality. However yes, it can be expensive. Although probably not as expensive as several outfits throughout the year if in normal clothes.

DD loves her uniform. It is very smart and she looks sweet in it IMO.

what about the old argument that 'own' clothes show up the poorer kids? eg one in boden one in tesco?

i think school uniform is great, cheap, gives the kids a sense of pride and ownership

I have nothing agaisnt "sensible", although I'm starting to suspect that what is considered sensible in a shoe varies from country to country, but black, come on, it's depressing on a child

thanks

franca, try here

The thing about the sensible black shoes is making me smile - my mum made me wear these (only ever from Clarks) until I was quite old and I detested it. But now I have lovely feet and I'm really grateful she took the time and expense (she was a single parent) to have me measured properly. So guess what... my own dd's now have to have sensible black shoes for school whatever

i'd love to see a whole class of pink sparkly dresses and snow white outfits. better than soulless grey nylon.

dd2 is 4 and wears a nursery uniform. she doesnt have to, but i make her wear it. why? because she looks about age 7, and i get fed up of people asking why she isnt in school yet. the nursery logo means people dont ask.

the uniform is too small her really, but its the best we can do atm. only 2 weeks left and then she starts school in sept anyway.