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Originally Posted by jaxie
I think that a uniform is a good idea in that it gives the children a sense of belonging to the school and being part of a team. Though you might argue that rather than it helping poor families it is an extra expense. I don't think it aids learning particularly and the only real benefit is a sense of belonging.
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I think there's a flip side to that as wearing a uniform can be beneficial for poorer children who don't have a wardrobe full of expensive clothes. It prevents embarrassment and puts everyone on an equal level. All round I think a uniform is a good thing.