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Staying in school uniform after school?

217 replies

Jupin · 13/10/2020 19:12

Thought I would start a thread to see what others do as my partner and his family always comment on the fact that my DS stays in his uniform after school and I don’t see the issue so wondered if it isn’t normal.

He has fresh uniform every day but keeps it on until he gets ready for bed. If he wants to get changed then he will just get ready for bed early but I’ve never got him to get changed into other clothes when we got home and partner thinks I should.

I never got changed after school apart from as a teen when I was going out with friends after school. But partner and family are really judgey about it like it isn’t normal and it’s not hygienic (not covid they have always felt that way).

So do your children get changed after school and Is there something I’m missing about why I should be making him change?

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tywysoges · 13/10/2020 19:25

DD never changed in primary - I suppose polo shirts and trousers/shorts are comfy enough. Now she’s in secondary, she will change if going outside with her friends, or just take the shirt and tie off if staying in.

Subeccoo · 13/10/2020 19:25

Absolutely, same as me. Ds is 15 and has to walk the dog after school so he gets changed into shorts or joggers for that.
I'm home at 5 and first thing I do is change into comfy clothes, jeans/gym stuff etc if I need to shop or go to the gym, straight into lounge wear if I'm not leaving the house again.
I hate being in work clothes, it's a school job so not like I'm in a uniform, but my smart clothes just aren't me, and I don't feel relaxed.

QueenArseClangers · 13/10/2020 19:25

Also, it depends on the age of the child:

Infant/primary age ours are normally in leggings, polo shirt and jumper so still comfy.

High school DC have a more structured uncomfortable uniform so blazers and trousers/skirts are hung up (depending how much lunch and pen is on them) plus teens can get sweaty so they tend to get changed.

Mummysgonetobed · 13/10/2020 19:25

Mine just tend to take their trousers off and lounge around in their pants

GameSetMatch · 13/10/2020 19:28

Yes my 6 year old always gets out of his uniform and puts on something more comfortable. Plus I don’t want food stains on his white shirts.

MerryMarigold · 13/10/2020 19:28

Mine don't get changed.

Todaywewilldobetter · 13/10/2020 19:29

I can't see the sense in changing for covid reasons. They've already been wearing it for hours and you've likely touched them. Makes little sense unless you strip and hose them before they get in the car or through the door.
I'd rather mine did but they tend to put on dressing gowns if they do. But I wouldn't place any judgement on others either way!

sapnupuas · 13/10/2020 19:29

Straight into comfies when he gets home, just like I used to after work.

AegonT · 13/10/2020 19:30

My 5 year old doesn't get home till 5:30pm as she goes to after-school club do it would be pointless changing. On occasions when she comes home at 3:30pm she stays in uniform. The uniform isn't like my work clothes - it's as comfortable as her casual wardrobe, polo shirt, sweater, elasticsted trousers or skirt and she gets a whole new outfit each day.

Iamonlyme · 13/10/2020 19:32

My six year old is rotten at pick up if i changed him he would be rotten again for bath /bed so i figure i have one set to wash a day rather than two and keep in uniform and 5 sets of uniform for the week

Spinakker · 13/10/2020 19:33

Mine change as I think it's more relaxing for them to have comfy clothes on. School uniform isn't usually that comfortable. Changing clothes gives them a signal it's time to relax i think and leave the school day behind x

BikeRunSki · 13/10/2020 19:35

@BillywigSting

Mine didn't pre covid unless we were eg going out for tea or got soaked walking home.

We all get changed as soon as we come in from school /work now though and clothes go straight in the wash, we get straight in the shower. Probably a bit overkill but I work in a care home and really don't want to bring covid in there.

Under normal circumstances I'd say yadnbu but I'm on the fence in current times.

This is what we do too. Again, we didn’t used to, but if anyone has been with a lot of people, then then change by the backdoor, and go straight for a shower.
bushtailadventures · 13/10/2020 19:37

DGD gets changed when she comes home, but thats because we all do too, when we come in from work. Before Covid she stayed in the same clothes until bathtime, but now it's just part of her routine to get changed, then wash her hands, then play.

Crystal87 · 13/10/2020 19:37

They have a bath about 5 so no point changing before that. Now and again the jumpers can last another day if they come home clean, in that case I'll take them off straight away, but that's rare.

Arthersleep · 13/10/2020 19:39

Perhaps your partner would like to do it then if they are so bothered!

DragonPie · 13/10/2020 19:40

No they don’t get changed. Unless they get wet or want to.

WhatWouldJKRDo · 13/10/2020 19:40

Mine have always changed through secondary school because the blazers, shirts and ties aren't comfortable.

In primary it was hit and miss - the sweatshirt came off instantly, only if we were playing out would they change into more comfortable clothes.

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Jupin · 13/10/2020 19:40

Ohhh a mixed response .... we do hand wash when we get home since Covid but I don’t make him get changed as didn’t before and It doesn’t feel necessary.

DS has never wanted to get changed because he isn’t comfortable so doesn’t mind... just partner and MIL seem to mind.... neither has offered to take on the extra washing and ironing I hasten to add Grin

Im not overly keen on starting a new habit of 3 sets of clothes a day to wash if I’m completely honest.... It’s a rush to get the washing cleared for Monday mornings as it is Wine

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ChoccyJules · 13/10/2020 19:42

It’s funny, when DD was in the Y6 bubble over Summer term I used to put her clothes straight into the wash when she got home. Kept making her shower etc.

Now she and her sibling are back at school they tend to keep stuff on, apart from the Secondary school blazer and tie. No other reason to other than I have forgotten to worry about it and this was normal for us pre Covid.

bugaboo218 · 13/10/2020 19:42

Mine come home from school and change into their scruffs. Their oldest comfiest pull ons/joggers and tee shirts.

It is stressful enough keeping uniform in good condition without the added stress of worrying about pen stains, dinner stains on it.

They bath every night after dinner and then change into clean pj's.

They have a clean set of uniform daily.

Jigglypuffler · 13/10/2020 19:44

Yes, DS changes after school, mainly so it doesn't get covered in food at dinner time though 😂

UntamedWisteria · 13/10/2020 19:46

Mine changes and I spray her uniform with an anti bac febreeze.

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Oysterbabe · 13/10/2020 19:46

Mine stays in uniform. She goes to afterschool club so doesn't get home until 6. Quick dinner then in her PJs for 7:30. Definitely not worth getting changed.

pastandpresent · 13/10/2020 19:48

My ds used to not change unless he had some after school activity to go to. Now he takes uniform off straight away as soon as he's home. I thought that was standard after covid.

Notemyname · 13/10/2020 19:48

Pre Corona we didn't expect DD to change, and to be honest with after school club and swimming lessons etc it was usually home, eat tea then get into pj.

Now we get DD and nursery age DS changed as soon as they're home for hygiene reasons.

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