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Uniform staying on after school?

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MissJ87 · 28/03/2023 12:11

need other Mums advice Here, as i dont think I'm being unreasonable. Two daughters, 15 and 16, one happily stays in Her uniform after school, the other doesnt like to. Ive recently noticed how much money ive saved on electricity by doing half the washing i normally would, if they both changed. Is it that unreasonable for me to insist they both stay in uniform after school? To have Her tell it i'm made out to be the devil. Money is tight right now, and any money i can save, i will. Its not like it isnt a nice uniform, smart white shirt, nice tie. Ie got so much to do around the house, an extra pile of washing isnt a nice sight lol.

Are your kids happy staying in uniform? does it save you time and money also?

Thanks in advance.

OP posts:
Whatdoesitmatterif · 28/03/2023 12:29

I think it's a bit controlling to tell a teenager they have to wear their school uniform all evenings, I'd hate it personally and want to put something comfortable on personally

Meandfour · 28/03/2023 12:29

YABU. I don’t understand your comment about it being a “nice” uniform… I cannot think of anything more uncomfortable than spending all evening sat in a shirt and tie.

NuffSaidSam · 28/03/2023 12:28

I think you need to reduce the amount you're washing the clothes rather than banning her from being comfortable in her own home. Do you sit around the house in a smart white shirt and a tie?! I wouldn't want to.

Itsnotyourbusiness · 28/03/2023 12:28

Soon as through the door uniforms are off and in the wash with dettol and dc bathed /showered

dietcokelime · 28/03/2023 12:28

I wouldn't fancy staying in a smart white shirt and tie all evening when trying to relax / unwind! Can't they get into pjs like PP said that would be work anyway?

THNG5 · 28/03/2023 12:27

My 3 year old has started changing out of her nursery clothes when she gets home. I just don't wash her after nursery clothes each time. She's only been wearing them for 3 hours max. They just get folded up and back in the draw!

MeinKraft · 28/03/2023 12:27

DS wears uniform after school, I've tried to coax him out of it but he's happy not to bother so now I just leave it. But I wouldn't stop him getting into his comfies if he wanted to. As others have said though lounge clothes can be worn for a week few days without washing.

Itsbytheby · 28/03/2023 12:26

I don't know, if they aren't comfortable it's a bit unreasonable requiring them not to change. I wouldn't fancy being in tights and a shirt when I am home. A better solution is to encourage them to not put their comfy/ after school clothes in the wash after one day as they are presumably only wearing them a couple of hours

My two sometimes change, sometimes don't. If they do it's most often into comfy clothes, PJs, joggers, Oodie, that sort of thing. They can wear that almost all week (spills etc aside).

Believeitornot · 28/03/2023 12:25

Why are you washing outfits only worn 3.30-bedtime?

Theturtlethatcried · 28/03/2023 12:23

I change into comfy clothes at home so I certainly wouldn’t stop my children doing it. Who wants to wear a collared shirt to lounge around in?! I think expecting them to keep uniform on at home is unreasonable.

But I wouldn’t be washing a whole outfit that’s worn for a couple of hours after school either - it’s perfectly fine to rewear for a few days.

Caiti19 · 28/03/2023 12:18

So is the one who changes selecting a different outfit to change into every evening? If so, that's the problem. I completely understand wanting to get the uniform off and wanting to get into comfy lounge clothes - but those comfy lounge clothes are being worn for a few hours of an evening and can be worn for 3 evenings before going into the laundry surely?

MadeForThis · 28/03/2023 12:18

Mine always stay in their uniform unless they are going out to a club. Or pyjamas.

Dimpous · 28/03/2023 12:17

Why not suggest if they want to get changed after school it's into pjs not another outfit?

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