(NNPA)—Between early August and late September, students are going back to school. Before they go to school, though, they and their parents will hit the malls and stationary stores to prepare for their return. Retailers say that students and their parents will spend $75 billion on back to school items, and clothing represents about a third of this spending.
Cash registers are also busy collecting money for school supplies, electronic goods and, for college students, accessories for their dorm rooms. While many students feel it is important to make the first day of school a fashion show, others can’t afford new clothes and are often stigmatized at school.
What if K-12 students wore uniforms? Parents might have to buy two or three uniforms, and costs would be cut. Of course you can “jack” your uniform. I distinctly recall sneaking green suede boots into my tote bag and then changing them on the bus, I realized the boring uniform didn’t have to be boring (of course, I was sent home). Still, minor accessories—pins, headbands, and other goodies can adorn uniforms. The bottom line—uniforms save money for parents and reduce the clothing competition among students.
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