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To think parents should at least iron uniforms

331 replies

Charlemagnee · 20/09/2024 07:40

I see some children on the way to school and they look so scruffy, I mean I might be being a bit mean but it’s important to me that my children look presentable, I can’t imagine sending my children into school with a mega creased jumper/cardigan it looks awful.

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Beforetheend · 20/09/2024 07:44

It’s better for the environment.

Ficklebricks · 20/09/2024 07:44

That's what happens when you cripple the economy to the point where both parents are forced to work full time just to survive.

Surprise surprise, little Timmy doesn't get a pressed shirt for school. Life is too fucking busy for that Victorian wife shit.

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 20/09/2024 07:44

Kids will often pull yesterday's worn but still clean cardigan or sweater out of their bag just as they're leaving the house in the morning. I wouldn't expect any parent to quickly get that ironed, and the creases will drop by the time school starts.

Also, it's fine for you to meet your own exacting standards but fine for others not to. It's a no harm situation, so not something you should be concerning yourself with.

CarterBeatsTheDevil · 20/09/2024 07:43

I put my kid in jersey pinnies that don't crease. But before that I sent her to school looking like she'd been dragged through a hedge backwards.

birdling · 20/09/2024 07:42

You do you, I'll do me, thanks.
Me doesn't include wasting my life ironing.

Flossyts · 20/09/2024 07:42

I don’t iron a thing other than my husbands shirts.

My 7 year old also does her own hair - I can only imagine how much you’re judging us in the school run😂