Table of Contents
- Opinion Divided on School Run Attire
- Terriann Nunns' Perspective
- Viral Post Reactions
- The Debate on Designer School Uniforms
A MUM has sparked a debate after expressing that she finds it “strange” when parents drop their children off at school still wearing their pajamas and dressing gowns, stating that there’s “no excuse.”
Mum-of-four Terriann Nunns, 41, from Doncaster, had just returned from her run when she was taken aback by seeing another parent in their pajamas and dressing gown.
Terri-Ann shared her thoughts on parents who do the school run in their pajamasCredit: TikTok/@terriann_nunns
The comment sparked mixed opinions online, with many eager to share their perspectives on the issueCredit: TikTok/@terriann_nunns
Taking to TikTok ( @terriann_nunns ), Terri-Ann, who previously starred on Channel 5‘s as a self-made millionaire due to her diet, expressed her confusion about the situation.
She asked: “Why on earth would a mom take their child to school in their dressing gown and night clothes?”
“I just don’t understand it.”
“It takes just a minute to change into a pair of leggings, throw on a hoodie, and put on a coat.”
She further questioned “what goes through someone’s mind” when they think about jumping out of bed, getting their child into their school uniform, and heading to school in nightwear.
Addressing her followers, Terri-Ann, who transformed from a single mother living in a council house to earning an impressive £1.8 million a year, inquired: “Can someone enlighten me? Because I really don’t understand it.”
“Getting dressed in the morning is a fundamental life skill that should be taught to children.”
Terri-Ann, who wakes up at 5 AM for work and rushes home by 8 AM to prepare her children for the day, stated that children tend to mirror adults, so they may start to see this behavior as “normal” and learn that it’s acceptable when it’s not.
“We have night clothes for sleeping and clothes for going out in public,” she continued.
“Can someone explain why this is a trend or why you don’t have time to change? It takes just a minute to put on clothes for the school run.”
The post has since gone viral, amassing an impressive 114k views and numerous comments, leaving many divided.
Many were quick to defend those mothers who do not get dressed in the mornings.
“I once went in my pajamas because I had a high fever and overslept. We survived,” wrote one person.
A second commenter noted: “At least they’re taking their kids to school.”
Meanwhile, a third person pointed out: “Sorry, but our house faces the school, so I’m throwing on a coat and taking her as I am…”
Why Designer School Uniforms Are a Total Waste of Money
The Digital Editor of ‘Fabulous’ and mother of two has spent three years testing various school uniforms and believes there’s “no way” she would spend £4,000 on her children’s uniforms. Here’s why…
When my son started reception in 2021, I wanted the best for him – I spent £80 on logoed polo shirts alone, and what a waste of money that was.
They turned grey after just three washes, and worst of all, my poor boy suffered from a terrible case of nipple chafing from the ridiculous, embroidered logo of his school.
So, when he tried on a pure cotton shirt from M&S – which cost £2.56 (£12.80 for a pack of 5) – it was a game changer. And shockingly, they’ve actually stayed white!
The reality is that no matter how much you spend or what your child wants to look “cool,” all uniforms will ultimately get ruined.
If it’s not gravy stains from messy school lunches, it’ll be torn shoes from football or gymnastics during break time.
I’ve spent £50 on Sketchers that “all his friends had,” and they lasted just as long as the random sale trainers I found for £15.
And did my son care about them as long as he could run around? Nope.
Moreover, school uniform regulations exist for a good reason.
They level the playing field for all kids, whether they live in a manor house or a council estate.
There’s no pressure to conform to the latest fashion trends, and studies even indicate that uniforms can foster pride in children and help with confidence issues.
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