Pyjamas on the school run? Well this Head Teacher doesn't like it..

John_Rambo · 28-01-2016 08:15PM

I was in my local grocery at about 7.30pm when some scanger oul wan came in stinking of smoke wearing PJs, dressing gown and slippers. Everyone was staring (respectable enough area). Some dude rocks up to her and says "DO THE DOCTORS KNOW WHERE YOU ARE" in a really loud voice! She started to get indignant but everyone was laughing including the staff. She marched out with what little dignity she had!

Sleep ware isn't for outside the house. Unless you're a scanger.

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:18PM

I don't think healthy development for a child hinges on whether their mother wears PJs when dropping them at school.

For the most part, mums are legends who have a lot of sh*t to do in the morning and sometimes time is a factor. They could be faced with the option: do I change into a hoodie and sweatpants - which is obviously so much classier than PJs - and run the risk of my children being late to school, or do I make sure my children are on time, which sets a much better example, even if I'm wearing PJs?

In an ideal world a mother could make time to get changed and have their kids to school on time, but it's not an ideal world.

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:18PM

I don't think healthy development for a child hinges on whether their mother wears PJs when dropping them at school.

For the most part, mums are legends who have a lot of sh*t to do in the morning and sometimes time is a factor. They could be faced with the option: do I change into a hoodie and sweatpants - which is obviously so much classier than PJs - and run the risk of my children being late to school, or do I make sure my children are on time, which sets a much better example, even if I'm wearing PJs?

In an ideal world a mother could make time to get changed and have their kids to school on time, but it's not an ideal world.

smash · 28-01-2016 08:22PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

I don't think healthy development for a child hinges on whether their mother wears PJs when dropping them at school.

For the most part, mums are legends who have a lot of sh*t to do in the morning and sometimes time is a factor. They could be faced with the option: do I change into a hoodie and sweatpants - which is obviously so much classier than PJs - and run the risk of my children being late to school, or do I make sure my children are on time, which sets a much better example, even if I'm wearing PJs?

In an ideal world a mother could make time to get changed and have their kids to school on time, but it's not an ideal world.

How come mums who aren't scangers can do stuff in the morning and still manage to get dressed, and probably shower too. And aside from that, the pj brigade don't even get dressed when they come home!

wexandproud · 28-01-2016 08:24PM

Superhorse wrote: »

She should mind her own business. Some of the biggest gangsters and scumbags in this country wear suits in Dail Eireann every day im sure she doesnt complain about them when they drop their kids off.

at least they have enough respect for themselves and the establishment they are entering to dress themselves properly. some of the stuff one of them wears i wouldn't wear in the confines of my own home

hatrickpatrick · 28-01-2016 08:25PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

I don't think healthy development for a child hinges on whether their mother wears PJs when dropping them at school.

I'd regard it as massively advantageous to the healthy development of a child if they learn from an early age to f*ck societal pressures and taboos, and live the life they want to live as they want to live it. Hence why I've always opposed school dress codes etc.

meeeeh · 28-01-2016 08:28PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

I don't think healthy development for a child hinges on whether their mother wears PJs when dropping them at school.

For the most part, mums are legends who have a lot of sh*t to do in the morning and sometimes time is a factor. They could be faced with the option: do I change into a hoodie and sweatpants - which is obviously so much classier than PJs - and run the risk of my children being late to school, or do I make sure my children are on time, which sets a much better example, even if I'm wearing PJs?

Actually I think it's mothers who have a lot to do who manage to get dressed in the morning.

darkpagandeath · 28-01-2016 08:29PM

hatrickpatrick wrote: »

People should wear whatever they damn well want. We need to move towards a more individual society where people's life choices are not dictated by peer pressure. The concept of "dress sense" is just another form of said peer pressure.

I hear it's White men behind this... Should we check our privilege ?

homerjay2005 · 28-01-2016 08:29PM

Jesse Shapely Saloon wrote: »

I agree with her opinion but not her right to dictate what parents wear.

So I take it you don't believe any dress code is "right" then?

What next, no uniforms for the kids, teachers dressing like knackers too?

School needs to have a form of decency and its clear people don't.

darkpagandeath · 28-01-2016 08:31PM

homerjay2005 wrote: »

So I take it you don't believe any dress code is "right" then?

What next, no uniforms for the kids, teachers dressing like knackers too?

School needs to have a form of decency and its clear people don't.

Jobs have a dress code, This nonsense needs to stop. Just like hipster kids being let wear superman costumes to school just because. People are not special snowflakes faster kids learn that the better they will be able to function in the workforce.

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:33PM

smash wrote: »

How come mums who aren't scangers can do stuff in the morning and still manage to get dressed, and probably shower too. And aside from that, the pj brigade don't even get dressed when they come home!

Based on what mate? "Mums who aren't scangers" applies to millions and millions of mothers. Will I not find a middle-class mum who wears PJs on the school run?

mfceiling · 28-01-2016 08:33PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

I don't think healthy development for a child hinges on whether their mother wears PJs when dropping them at school.

For the most part, mums are legends who have a lot of sh*t to do in the morning and sometimes time is a factor. They could be faced with the option: do I change into a hoodie and sweatpants - which is obviously so much classier than PJs - and run the risk of my children being late to school, or do I make sure my children are on time, which sets a much better example, even if I'm wearing PJs?

In an ideal world a mother could make time to get changed and have their kids to school on time, but it's not an ideal world.

In an ideal world you get up 20 mins earlier and put on proper clothes.

Pj's are called nightwear for a reason....

BreadnBuddha · 28-01-2016 08:34PM

She's absolutely right.

I can't help but think the people who suggest it's acceptable and make weak excuses for these disorganised eejits are just lazy wasters.

If you can't even dress yourself, what chance do your children have, really? Get up 5 minutes earlier, you lazy arsed gobsheites.

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:35PM

mfceiling wrote: »

In an ideal world you get up 20 mins earlier and put on proper clothes.

Pj's are called nightwear for a reason....

That's not the point though is it? The point is that being a mother of young children is stressful in the morning and there's plenty of unforeseen sh*t which can set you back in terms of time.

smash · 28-01-2016 08:35PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

Based on what mate? "Mums who aren't scangers" applies to millions and millions of mothers. Will I not find a middle-class mum who wears PJs on the school run?

Not if she has any shred of respect for herself.

Gatling · 28-01-2016 08:37PM

Fully agree now imagine if fathers turned up wearing boxers and a robe or pajamas the mothers would freak .

On a side note one parent at this particular school had taken her two daughters out of the be school because the head was wearing heels and a skirt setting a bad example for young girls

boobar · 28-01-2016 08:37PM

It's their own business what they wear, that's true.

I drop my kid to school in the morning, it annoys me when I see the pyjama clad parents hanging about carefree and not in a rush to go anywhere.

I'm easily annoyed though.

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:39PM

smash wrote: »

Not if she has any shred of respect for herself.

That's not fair pal.

BreadnBuddha · 28-01-2016 08:42PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

That's not the point though is it? The point is that being a mother of young children is stressful in the morning and there's plenty of unforeseen sh*t which can set you back in terms of time.

Get up and get dressed. It's not that difficult. Everyone else has to do it. Lazy slobs.

meeeeh · 28-01-2016 08:42PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

That's not the point though is it? The point is that being a mother of young children is stressful in the morning and there's plenty of unforeseen sh*t which can set you back in terms of time.

As mother of young kids I think this is bs. And so do the other mothers in our local school who manage incredible feat of getting dressed in the morning.

28-01-2016 08:46PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

That's not the point though is it? The point is that being a mother of young children is stressful in the morning and there's plenty of unforeseen sh*t which can set you back in terms of time.

Ah in fairness, parents who go straight from school dropoff to work manage to do it.

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:48PM

meeeeh wrote: »

As mother of young kids I think this is bs. And so do the other mothers in our local school who manage incredible feat of getting dressed in the morning.

I'm guessing you wouldn't see every mother of every child every single morning.

Pink Fairy · 28-01-2016 08:51PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

That's not the point though is it? The point is that being a mother of young children is stressful in the morning and there's plenty of unforeseen sh*t which can set you back in terms of time.

Leggings......jumper.... Don't even bother with a bra.... 90 seconds max....doesn't take that long to do.
Get up 2 mins earlier, problem solved

darkpagandeath · 28-01-2016 08:52PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Ah in fairness, parents who go straight from school dropoff to work manage to do it.

Careful now, These people are only wearing pj's because they need to drop the kids off first drive home and then doll up for work. :pac:

Hammer89 · 28-01-2016 08:52PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Ah in fairness, parents who go straight from school dropoff to work manage to do it.

Absolutely. I'm just saying allowances have to be made. That's it. If a mother does it every single day then their time management should be called into question. If not, it doesn't automatically render them as "scangers" or "lazy slobs" which I feel is grossly unfair.

Grandeeod · 28-01-2016 08:53PM

Thankfully I don't live in an area where this is a problem.

However I do smoke outside the school gate and this can be classed as equally offensive to people. Lots of things offend people.

Grandeeod · 28-01-2016 08:55PM

Pink Fairy wrote: »

Leggings......jumper.... Don't even bother with a bra....

Make sure the jumper is a heavy one.;)

meeeeh · 28-01-2016 08:56PM

Hammer89 wrote: »

I'm guessing you wouldn't see every mother of every child every single morning.

I guessing those who would do it once in five years aren't the problem. It's those who perfected pyjama wearing into an art. It takes 30 seconds to pull on jeans and a top.

hatrickpatrick · 28-01-2016 08:58PM

darkpagandeath wrote: »

I hear it's White men behind this... Should we check our privilege ?

Ah heyor, I've already checked it at least twelve times today, it hasn't gone anywhere in the last half an hour like :pac:

lertsnim · 28-01-2016 09:05PM

Noodles81 wrote: »

Nothing but she was right to say it. The letter speaks about coming into the school not dressed but in pj's for meetings and assemblies. Shows a total disregard for their child, themselves and the school that they haven't the respect to at least wash and dress when presenting themselves to the public. It's a lazy attitude and not one to be instilling in your offspring.

If my parents did that back in the day I'd be so ashamed of them.

As a teacher now I know my children would be disappointed that their parent didn't bother to make an effort on their behalf to even get dressed before meeting people in their lives. It shows they don't really care about how the family are perceived in the community. Children have a sense of dignity and their parents should be dignified when engaging in their children's lives.

I too think that people who wear pyjamas outside of the home are idiots but her letter will only encourage the stupid in an act of defiance.

Pyjamas on the school run? Well this Head Teacher doesn't like it..

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