Post AwJrYrPZbpzzpTfO2y by michael@mstdn.thms.uk
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 (DIR) Post #AwJrYrPZbpzzpTfO2y by michael@mstdn.thms.uk
       2025-07-20T08:30:25Z
       
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       Time for a rant: I hate school uniforms!Firstly as a matter of principle I believe we should be teaching kids some level of individuality. Not uniformity. Especially teenagers.
       
 (DIR) Post #AwJrYsJaFanmdBs7Lk by michael@mstdn.thms.uk
       2025-07-20T08:30:47Z
       
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       Secondly as a matter of practice, they are insanely expensive. I just bought my eldest’s first set of secondary school uniform. I haven’t even bought it all yet (still need to get shoes, trainers, and football boots) and spent over £300 already.
       
 (DIR) Post #AwJrYsxdqeqQdQc6mu by michael@mstdn.thms.uk
       2025-07-20T08:31:09Z
       
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       The school uniform itself isn’t even so bad, but the PE kit is insane:Shorts, T-Shirt, rugby shorts, rugby shirt, tracksuit bottom, tracksuit top, dark socks, and striped socks - all from the monopoly supplier. Plus trainers and football boots, mouth guard and shin pad, which - oh how generous - we may buy elsewhere…It’s ridiculous. And this for a kid who isn’t into sports.
       
 (DIR) Post #AwJrYtyO5N2Fm1yDaa by michael@mstdn.thms.uk
       2025-07-20T08:31:35Z
       
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       My son was telling me (unsurprisingly, given the amounts) that several of his friends’ parents were really struggling with the cost of the uniform. Surely that can’t be right. That parents need to get a loan to pay for their kids school uniforms!So yeah, in summary: I hate school uniforms!
       
 (DIR) Post #AwJrYuevXD3xtxsBtY by stannard@social.vivaldi.net
       2025-07-20T08:44:07Z
       
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       @michael I understood the thinking behind the uniform was all children looked similarNo rich kids in designer gear etc.However I agree about the costs.My grandkids school had an approved outlet and clothes had to be bought from there.UK School system needs a sort out.
       
 (DIR) Post #AwJsMs0df1c6A8qlCy by paul@oldfriends.live
       2025-07-20T08:53:14Z
       
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       @stannard I know here in the US there are consignment shops that sell decent, "like new," used school uniforms. Mainly it is only certain religious schools that have uniform policies.@michael
       
 (DIR) Post #AwJxqqraz89X4Djg6y by monarchist@na.social
       2025-07-20T09:54:47Z
       
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       @michael I disagreeIndividuality is not expressed through purchases