Fancy Nancy and School Uniforms from Do You Know a Fancy Nancy?
Evelyn_Saenz Moderated by Evelyn_Saenz
Each Fancy Nancy chooses Their Own Costume
These are my suggestions for school uniforms.
Ideally, schools are places that foster each student's individuality of interest, learning style, and ambition.
Children should be allowed and encouraged to express their individuality in school as well as the larger society.
Forbidding children to express themselves through clothing and hairstyles prevents a healthy transition to independence and freedom from their parents and other adults.
The stylish, personalized clothing children choose allow them to assert their uniqueness and power in a world controlled by adults. We should understand and appreciate these developmental needs.
How do you feel about School Uniforms?
Fetching blurbs now... please stand byStudents come prepared to learn when they're dressed to learn.
DeboraR says:
I think the school uniforms are a good idea. It causes the children to focus more on their school work having a dress code. It also cuts back on children judging each other by fashion instead of who they are as individuals. Should also keep 'clicks' from being an issue. I think there is plenty of time/space outside of the classroom for kids to develop their own sense of style.
Posted September 29, 2009
Home-Interior-Designer says:
I like the sense of belonging a school uniform gives to a child. It's important for a young girl or boy to feel associated with something bigger than them and this is what a school uniform provides. We are naturally prone to being in groups and associating ourselves with a 'clan'. Maybe I am biased coming from Britain where uniform is mandatory.
Posted May 20, 2009
Iatjad says:
School uniforms allow children to identify with their school. Children in uniform are much more likely to behave well since they -- their uniform, I mean -- can be easily recognized and remembered. I'm not totally sold over the idea about getting "dressed to learn" but thought I'd post my comment here to balance things out :)
Posted February 05, 2009
alteredkat says:
I wore one from Gr 9-12. We didn't like them at first but looking back now...it was sooo much easier in the mornings vs. deciding what to wear and it's definitely more cost effective than $100 designer jeans and sneakers...I'm familiar with both sides of the coin as grades 7&8 we were uniform free.
Posted November 16, 2008
TheWhistler says:
Coming from Scotland I wore a school uniform to I don't know how many schools. Frankly on moving to Canada I missed wearing a uniform. You tend to feel you stand out more. Uniforms seem to put you on an equal basis. That said, if you are wearing a uniform one should not be slovenly in appearance, take pride in the uniform.
Posted October 13, 2008
says:
Wearing school uniforms helps break down the economic class system that kids judge each other by. Personally speaking, I came from a family with a single parent and it was a huge blow to my self-esteem that I could never afford the fancy brand names the other kids had...and believe me, they never got tired of reminding me about it. I honestly feel living under the stigma of "poor kid" hurt my development and uniforms would have leveled the playing ground. Children should be allowed to develop their own sense of style, but school isn't the best place to do it.
Posted October 05, 2008
ElizabethJeanAllen says:
As a teacher I would love to see the kids in uniform. It would cut down a lot of hassles.
Posted August 30, 2008
aj2008 says:
Wearing a uniform gives students a sense of belonging to a community, which in this case is their school. There is too much unhealthy competition between children as it is regarding material possessions, let alone allowing them to wear what they like to school. Uniform encourages equality - no competition as to who is the first to wear the latest designer fad. It also takes pressure off parents, particularly those who are less well off.
I am all for children learning to develop their own individual stlye of dressing but school is not the place to do it. In the UK most schools allow students to wear what they like once they get to 16, which is fair enough.
Don't get me wrong - competition is healthy, but lets keep it in the right context.
Posted August 23, 2008
poddys says:
I think mostly that students ought to look like they belong to a group and wear uniform, rather than being allowed to dress as they please.
Especially as children get older, if they are allowed to wear their own choice of clothing to school then not only do they all try to outdo each other with what they are wearing, but girls are going to end up dressing like tramps and boys are going to wear their pant with the crotch down around their knees - or something like that...
I think that there can be special days for not wearing uniform, but as a rule uniform is a good thing.
Posted April 21, 2008
rwoman says:
I don't have a problem with dress codes but don't see any real benefit with uniforms. Just another one of those fads they grab onto rather than addressing the real issues. I do know at the elementary level they are easily distracted by things like clothing and I can imagine this only increases when hormones kick in.
Posted March 18, 2008
Students should be allowed to develop their own sense of style.
bgamall says:
I don't like them but I like the ones on this lens because they are more individualistic.
Posted November 22, 2008
Herlinda says:
I agree that children, especially adolescents, should be able to express themselves through clothing and hair. It does allow them to assert their uniqueness. That being said, when you live in an urban metropolis such as Los Angeles, some styles may cross over into dangerous territory. Some styles will immediately be indentified as affiliated with a gang. This is the main reason most of the schools in Los Angeles resorted to a school uniform, to eliminate the identification with gangs and ultimately eliminate violence. For these children, it is even more important that they are allowed to express themselves outside of the restrictions of school.
Posted October 17, 2008
zazaodh says:
Too often are we told to conform. School is as much about expression as it is learning. Expression of thought, language, music... why not dress?
Posted October 05, 2008
lakeerieartists says:
I have to admit that I don't like the idea of school uniforms. I am pretty much a freedom of expression person. However, I can see where in some areas where clothing is a significant problem because of gang affiliations and such that it would be a benefit.
Posted September 22, 2008
Mortira says:
School uniforms help to encourage negative body image in girls and in boys by preventing kids and teens from dressing in a way that is comfortable for them.
Posted August 23, 2008
tandemonimom says:
Well, my kids are homeschooled, so does it count as a uniform if they're all still in pajamas for lunch? ;-)
Posted August 07, 2008
TeaPartyTreasures says:
I understand both sides of the argument. While I believe in allowing children some lee-way with their choice of clothing, I can also understand parents who cannot afford to keep up with the latest high priced tennis shoes, etc. that this would help. It does help students stop emphasizing materialism and focus on their school work...but being a grownup Fancy Nancy and owner of Tea Party Treaures dress up boutique, I would be remiss if I didn't endorse a little sparkle here and there!
Posted July 28, 2008
themagickbox says:
I think that allowed kids to dress up in anyway they want helps develop their creative skills and show off their unique personalities. The schools should have just a few common sense rules (no going to school in underwear or too revealing clothes, etc) instead of full-blown school uniforms with jackets, socks, shoes, etc, etc, etc. :)
Posted June 27, 2008
WhitePineLane says:
I say kids should be encouraged to find their own individual styles, and they will undoubtedly experiment with many different styles as they mature and grow into their own. It's a part of growing up.
Although I have to say: I do love your idea for school uniforms (above)! ;-)
Posted May 04, 2008
JJNW says:
Homeschooled kids never need uniforms because they act independently! This leads to thinking outside the box from day one and they just don't bug each other about clothing. Homeschoolers, in general, delight in seeing each other be themselves. Hurray for REALLY thinking! And hurray for imagination!
Posted May 01, 2008
Tiddledeewinks says:
I'd hate a uniform where everyone looks the same as everyone else! YUK! Concentration camp? I go for individual style, as long as it is in good taste.
Posted March 18, 2008
EelKat says:
I'm not really in favor of school uniforms, of course I'm not so much in favor of public schools either, I think home-school is a better way to go.
Anyways, I think children should be allowed a long leash of freedom when it comes to cloths, it helps them to develop a sense of bing an individual, helps them to be unique and improves their self worth.
I started sewing when I was 6 years old and moved on to sewing my own cloths by the time I was a teenager. I ended up moving on to study pattern making and fashion design, and now today I create re-enactment clothing and costumes, and have a goal of starting my own business doing such.
I think that if I had been in a school that required uniforms (I was home schooled btw) I would not have ended up the creative costumer that I am today. Being allow freedom of creative expression early on, lead to me being where I am today.
Posted March 18, 2008
Do You Know a Fancy Nancy? See more at Do You Know a Fancy Nancy?
Do You Know a Fancy Nancy?
Contents at a Glance
- Fancy Nancy's Table of Contents
- Fancy Nancy
- Fancy Nancy I can read! Books
- Fancy Nancy's Reading Throne
- Benefits of Dressing-Up
- My Fancy Nancy goes to College
- Dress-Up Coloring Page
- Links to Fancy Nancy Activities
- Fancy Nancy Toys
- Fancy Nancy and School Uniforms
- Fancy Nancy suggests these Lenses when looking for School Uniforms
- Fancy Nancy's Tea Set
- Fancy Nancy loves the Teapot Dragon
- Fancy Nancy believes that French is a Fancy Language
- Fancy Nancy Collects Words
- Fancy Nancy Valentines
- Jane O'Connor is the author of Fancy Nancy
- Fancy Accessories
- Fairies in the Garden Alphabet on eBay
- Marti Gras Masks on eBay
- Fancy Nancy's French Class
- Big Annie and Fancy Nancy Agree
- Fancy Nancy Bedtime Stories
- Fancy Printable Paper Dolls
- Fancy Nancy Plays Soccer
- Fancy Nancy would be proud to ride in this Fancy Car
- Fancy Nancy Puts on her Specticles
- Fancy Feathered Pens and Pointers
- Fancy Nancy's Peacock Feathers
- Fancy Nancy Math Manipulatives
- Fancy Nancy's Jewelry
- Fancy Costumes
- Handmade One of a Kind Fancy Costumes
- Fancy Costumes for Boys
- Fancy Costumes Here, There or Anywhere
- Fancy Nancy Folds Napkins
- Fancy Nancy's Inspirational Art
- Fancy Nancy's Christmas Wish List
- Fancy Nancy's Favorite Fancy Christmas Lenses
- A Walk in the Woods
- Fancy Nancy's Favorite Lenses
- Fancy Nancy loves these Lenses
- Fancy ideas for Hands-on Learning
- Fancy Lenses
- How do you dress when you feel like being a Fancy Nancy?
- Do You Know a Fancy Nancy? is in the Four Wheeler's Online Unit Study Directory
- Look Who's Twittering about Fancy Nancy
- Meet the Author of this Lens
- Follow Fancy Nancy and her friends on Twitter.
