Parents of daughters: School Uniforms & Modesty

[ShahreyarKhan]

Re: Parents of daughters: School Uniforms & Modesty

im sorry but i have to confirm -

so you are saying are ok/fine with knee length skirts for girls?

what do you mean when you say you dont see a big deal in girls wearing swim suits?

@M_was_here

How much of an effect does school uniforms have on you as parents? Most schools in Pakistan usually have the dresses for little girls and then maybe skirts and dress shirts while some have shalwar kameez. I can see how some parents would not want their daughters wearing skirts, esp. in out in public but does it really make a difference? I’m not a parent but I dont see any issue with skirts as uniforms if they are knee-length which most tend to be.

I personally dont like the look of shalwar kameez and dupattas on little girls, makes me kinda’ sad to see they dont get to be kids and have to already start worrying about such things. Of course these schools usually are the ones in rural areas or not very “British” or “American”.

Also, swimming is another issue. I dont see what the big deal is if swim suits (one pieces or even with shorts) are worn in school. I know most private schools in Lahore, Karachi and Islamabad have the girls either wear shorts or one pieces. The lahore swim team for girls (ages 9-16) wear one-pieces and some parents wouldn’t feel comfortable in it but obviously it isn’t a big issue to most parents since it IS being worn now.

Thoughts on uniforms? What restrictions do you guys have? Would you allow your daughters (under the age of 16) to wear skirts or shorts if required by the school?

p.s. Mods, please leave this thread here and not in the fashion & beauty section.