Every relgion has their own uniforms
Posted By: oldmt on 2008-04-17
In Reply to: Texas polygamist compound - Inquiring minds
If you look over all the different religions everywhere seems to have their own "calling card". My sister is mormon and I've been to her church (even though I'm not mormon) and the people there dress and look just like these people from this compound. - oh wait....I just realize that these people at this compound ARE mormons....too funny (wondered why they looked so familiar HA HA) I think they believe that it makes them look "wholesome" in the eyes of the creator. I've got an aunt who is a charismatic and been to her church (even I'm not a charasmaniac) and the people there all dress a certain way. The catholics have their little uniforms and funny hats. Then of course there is the Amish (but I think they dress that way all the time). Then of course we won't even talk bout the scientologists. I guess as long as you dress "rich" you can be in their club. HA HA. However, I do have to say people from this compound in texas....well their hair-do's are just a little too creepy for me. They all look like rejects of the 70s.
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Uniforms are NOT more expensive.
My kids have been in public school and in Catholic school. Buying uniforms is waaaay cheaper than buying back-to-school clothes. My boys are required to wear khaki pants and a polo shirt, and non-scuff type brown shoes. (I choose to buy Skechers.) Each started with two pairs of pants and three shirts, and I spent less than $300 the first year. The clothing lasted all years, and I found that one pair of Skechers per boy was a good investment. One pair made it through an entire school year. (Previously I bought cheap Pay Less shoes every couple of months.) As time goes on, the older son handed down uniforms to the younger brother. I replaced uniform shirts or pants as needed, and there was no big rush to go school shopping in the beginning of the year. Our school also offers uniform exchanges to keep costs down, and will provide uniforms for free through the Home and School Association to families with financial need.
As far as expressing their individuality through their clothing, they still have street clothes for life outside of school, and they can express their individuality then. Or, they can be individuals simply by being themselves, because that's how it's done. I think the "expressing individuality" issues is over-rated. What we need more of these days is people thinking about the team, about each other, and how their actions impact the entire community. We need less of it's-all-about-me attitude, in my opinion. If uniforms help in that regard, I'm very much for them!
I love the idea of uniforms...sm
Of course, I would not be saying that at age 14 and 16, though! I think that kids can be individuals outside of the schools. It would make the "poor" kids and "rich" kids all look the same. It would take away distractions in high schools (and I WAS one of those girls who wore....revealing outfits!). This is just my opinion. I know a lot of people disagree, especially kids and I see their point of view too. I do, however, think it would better for the actual schooling part of school.
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