When I was in the 5th grade, my mom ran for office, having moved me from my academically challenging Catholic school to the rural public school over the summer. I was bookish and miserable. I had been an extrovert but barely spoke at school. Oh and how I was bullied.
My mom put me back in private school during her campaign. She lost. But, after reading this, maybe not. #GiftArticle
When bullied students end their lives, parents are suing. And schools are paying.
Interesting aside - though I loathed the colors and patterns, I really liked school uniforms. When Cosmic Jr went to a local charter (they were public schools and very limited back then), they had polo/khaki uniforms and he really liked it.
I dunno, it's really not that confining when you consider hair, nails, jewelry, and shoes. And it takes a lot of peer pressure off. Or it did for me.
Also, not married to the polo/khaki thing, though it does make summer easier with shorts. I'm also fine with solid color t-shirts and jeans or whatever works for the students and parents.
It really is nice not to have to worry about your outfit in the mornings. I still have 5 identical shirts in different colors for Zoom.