Do you think schools should get rid of uniforms? · TheJournal.ie

IN HER LATEST Voices piece, our parenting columnist Niamh O’Reilly says that she’s glad she doesn’t have to sort out uniforms for her children this back-to-school season.

“Being free from the itchy, expensive, constricting set of identical clothing five days a week has been a revelation – and I wish it’s one more schools would cotton to,” she writes.

Many parents and schools argue that uniforms are the more convenient option, can improve behaviour and create a sense of equality by reducing visible economic differences. However, O’Reilly says she’s still not convinced that they’re worth it.

So, we want to know what you think.

Tell us: Should schools get rid of uniforms?

Poll Results:

The option should still be there, but they shouldn’t be mandatory (169)

Not sure / No opinion (46)