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Should girls be allowed to wear trousers for school uniform? Do yours?

149 replies

Legacy · 27/03/2006 13:34

Prompted by the 'school council' thread - just wanted to get some feedback & thoughts here.

The girls at our infant school have requested to be able to wear smart school trousers as part of uninform, and the parents have been asked their opinion.

I don't see why not, so long as they're proper 'uniform' ones?

Anyone feel strongly opposed to the trousers for girls thing. If so, why? What haven't I considered.

I wear trousers nearly all the time myself, so it would be a bit hypocritical for me to say no! Blush

OP posts:
Tinker · 27/03/2006 13:35

Yes and yes to thread title

cece · 27/03/2006 13:35

Definite YES.

My dd's school are allowed but for some bizarre reason she prefers skirts. GRrrrrrrrr

desperateSCOUSEwife · 27/03/2006 13:36

legacy my dd3 high school is all girls
and they can wear trousers if they want too
have no objections

jmum6 · 27/03/2006 13:36

Yes especially in winter when it's cold

foxinsocks · 27/03/2006 13:36

dd wears them for school - especially in the winter term

there are some mums who don't like them and don't let their girls wear them

Senoracod · 27/03/2006 13:36

why not
id nto send my kdis to one that s aid no

PiccadillyCircus · 27/03/2006 13:36

Yes they should be able to.

Hulababy · 27/03/2006 13:36

Yes, if that is what everyone primarily wants. But keep skirts as optional too. And stipulate style/colour of trousers if you want to keep the uniform part going.

brimfull · 27/03/2006 13:37

yes to both

iota · 27/03/2006 13:37

school trousers for girls very popular around here - all the schoolwear retailers ( Tesco, BHS, M&S, Asda,etc) sell them.

Calista · 27/03/2006 13:38

Of course they should. V sexist and old fashioned of any school to insist that they wear skirts IMO.

Fimbo · 27/03/2006 13:39

The girls at my dd's school wear trousers. My dd will only wear trousers in the winter time as I refuse to let her go to school with a skirt and ankle socks (she hates tights and she is so skinny long socks fall down).

SueW · 27/03/2006 13:41

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This has been withdrawn by MNHQ at OP's request.

Feistybird · 27/03/2006 13:42

I can't believe this is a genuine question..is the OP from outside UK?

lionhearted · 27/03/2006 13:49

isn't there an EU ruling on this?

Polgara2 · 27/03/2006 13:50

Our primary school doesn't allow trousers for girls and I wish they would. Much warmer in winter and less chance of getting multiple holes in them with frequent falling over!!

sandyballs · 27/03/2006 13:53

I don't like seeing school girls in trousers, but I've no idea why. Can't explain it. My DD's school do allow it but they have never asked to wear them.

Auntymandy · 27/03/2006 13:54

our school allows trousers

Blu · 27/03/2006 13:54

I think girls should be encouraged to wear trousers rather than skirts to school. Far more practical and liberating for playground games, climbing etc.
I watched a little girl on a climbing frame yesterday - she kept putting her foot on her skirt every time she tried to make a big step up to another rung.
In a mixed school having your knickers potentially on show is a big deal for an 11 year old.

Feistybird · 27/03/2006 13:56

Makes me aghast when I see the boys at the Montessori school in shorts. Shorst fgs - 3 degrees and shorts.

Arcane.

dinosaure · 27/03/2006 13:56

Definitely YES.

We had a sit-in in the gym when I was at secondary school in protest at the prohibition on girls wearing trousers. We won, as well Grin.

motherinferior · 27/03/2006 13:57

Nice to see you, Din Grin

At DD1's non-uniform school most of them wear trousers most of the time.

granarybeck · 27/03/2006 13:58

I'm surprised there are still schools that only allow boys to wear trousers. I wear trousers to work most days. They are also much warmer in winter and easier than tights for PE days.

hellywobs · 27/03/2006 13:59

Of course they should. I wear trousers at work!! I can't believe it's even up for debate - as long as they are smart and suitable for school.

My roommate at work says her 9 yr old ds has to wear shorts (even in winter) until he's 11 because it's school policy (private school) - very silly in my view, wouldn't send my ds there.

JackieNo · 27/03/2006 14:07

Yes and yes to thread title. I wouldn't be too bothered if they didn't, but I think it is more practical.

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