RE: Are public schools really like this now?
July 30, 2017 at 6:04 pm
(This post was last modified: July 30, 2017 at 6:05 pm by Alex K.)
(July 30, 2017 at 5:59 pm)Lutrinae Wrote:(July 30, 2017 at 5:56 pm)Losty Wrote: I think typically the teachers want a specific color and/or brand to make sure all the kids have the same things. It's tough being the only kid in your class who doesn't have the Star Wars notebook. (Or whatever it is that kids like these days I dunno)
That's what my boyfriend was saying, which is why the parents have to provide uniforms for the kindergarteners to wear; to ensure that one poorer kid does not stand out against richer kids who are wearing brand name clothing.
I would actually support that. In my class in High School, this wasn't an issue at all, not even a little. In the class above mine, there was serious mobbing going on with in and out groups based on status symbols, first and foremost brand name clothing. The difference between the two classes was just the random selection of people who ended up in each. In the grade above me, three rich arrogant dentist's and lawyer's kids was all it took to turn the whole thing toxic. Better have a uniform or at least regulated dresscode than taking that chance.
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
