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To be irrationally enraged by the fact Christmas jumpers have become more or less mandatory?

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thepeopleversuswork · 13/12/2019 10:59

Yes folks, thought I'd find something slightly less controversial for people to have a bunfight over...

I had yet another reminder from my DD's school about having to provide an Xmas jumper for them to wear for the school fair. I'm drowning in Xmas to-do lists/shopping lists as it is with masses of shopping and Xmas prep to fit in around a very stressful day job. I'm lucky enough that a Xmas jumper isn't going to bust my budget but its just another fucking irritating thing to find time for/spend money on.

Totally fair enough if people want to do it. I personally hate them. It's just the fact that its become almost an obligation for kids to wear to school and you're seen as a bad or miserable parent if you don't do it.

Bah bloody humbug.

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Smurfy23 · 13/12/2019 11:12

My school dont do them for this reason- too expensive for families, especially where there are siblings at the school. Complain- doesnt need to be all guns blazing but make your point clearly and calmly so they can have some quiet reflection ahead of next time. Seems to be the done thing today.

Oysterbabe · 13/12/2019 11:11

Just make one by tacking some tinsel or decorations to a jumper you have. You can then easily take them off again.

livingthegoodlife · 13/12/2019 11:11

My DD wore a t-shirt with a penguin in to her "mandatory" Christmas jumper day. No-one said anything. Have you got something wintery you could customise?

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thepeopleversuswork · 13/12/2019 11:09

Havaiana well yes as you point out they are also not the most environmentally friendly things.

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ChristaMSieland · 13/12/2019 11:07

I agree that it's particularly wrong of schools to casually impose things that will cause hard-pressed families to incur yet more expense in December. Also ecologically dodgy.

"Bring a garment to upcycle for Christmas" would be a much more appropriate activity for them to organise. It's creative. It's cheap(er) for families and it's greener as a concept.

Havaina · 13/12/2019 11:01

YANBU. 14 million Christmas jumpers will be bought this year, the majority of which are made with plastic and will only be worn once.

Tell the school you are not taking part due to environmental concerns.

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