The crown stays at home
I was looking at school supplies yesterday for my 5-year-old, who starts kindergarten next month. I didn’t have a list of required items, but was temped to buy her some Disney Princess notebooks. Instead I e-mailed her principal about what she’d need.
Turns out that most parents at this school opt to give the teachers a minimal amount to buy the school supplies needed for the class. That way, all the kids have what they need, and there’s no bickering over who has the coolest stuff.
I like this idea, and I’m warming up to the idea of a school dress code; in this case, the kids wear basic shirts, pants and skirts in navy, white and khaki colors.
My daughter will still be my “pink-loving little princess,” she’ll just do most of her costuming at home.
What do you think about rules regarding dress codes and school supplies? Does such conformity squash individuality, or does it allow kids to focus more on the important stuff — learning.
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Susan Simpson, Education Writer
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I am all for school uniforms and supplies on so many levels. Kids don’t need to compete in appearance and feel under privileged if they can’t afford the latest hottest stuff. They should focus their competitive spirit in getting the best grades and in athletics. Uniforms also promote a neat, clean more professional looking style. Putting class in the class. There is plenty of time outside of school to dress as they choose. They’ll have all the rest of their lives to choose what they wear. I think it also lays a foundation for choosing proper attire for proper places.
Kathy Robinson
OKC