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Should Kids Be Required to Wear Uniforms in School?

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Abercrombie, Hollister, Old Navy, Gap. What's in a brand name?

To you, maybe nothing, but to teenagers, brand names are everything. Particularly in high school, kids can feel like what they wear defines them. But what if you took away the brands and kids were forced to wear uniforms?

In private school, uniforms are typical, and many parents feel this helps contribute to their kids being successful. Many public schools have considered uniforms in the past, only to be shot down by parents.

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For this week's Moms Talk Q&A, we're asking: Would forcing kids to wear uniforms help their education?

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Gina Harriz-Kinnelon mother of nine-year-old triplets finding the balance between family and a career.

Meg Gray-Bloomingdale mom of two elementary school-aged girls and former PTA president.

Theresa Merino-Bloomingdale mother of one and PTA treasurer.

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