Has the time come to hang up the school uniform? [Independent.ie]
- Published: 01 September 2010
To their detractors, they are a relic of regi- mented, old-fashioned schooling; a sign that Irish education still values conformity above individuality.
The supporters of uniforms, on the other hand, say they encourage equality in schools by stopping competition among pupils over who has the most expensive designer gear.
Whether they love them or loathe them, most parents moan about the cost of school outfits at this time of year.
A survey by Bank of Ireland and the education website Schooldays.ie found that three-quarters of parents believe uniforms are too expensive.
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