SpecialClassical Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My son is convinced that "normal" homeschoolers spend the day studying in their pajamas. People have made that remark to him when they talked about where he goes to school. They think he is lucky to do school in his jammies, so he thinks he has been ripped off because I make him get dressed! So, even though I know home schoolers are all very different, would you be so kind as to answer this poll? (If I can get it up? ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 P.S. I know this has been done before, but I found nothing with the search feature. Oh, and my son is a 10 yr old sweet,sensitive pessimist! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lily_Grace Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We wear regular clothes. It makes spontanious trips much easier. :) Pajama days are rare and usually come right before a sick day or when it's absolutely nasty outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasmama Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My answer is bananas. lol My boys sleep in comfy, regular clothing. (think track pants and t shirts) They wake up and go from there, wearing the same clothes they slept in. So they sleep in regular clothes and own no pajamas. My youngest dd often wears her pjs all day. I work two days a week and when I am at home schooling on the other days, I often wear my pj pants and a big sweatshirt all day. I am decent for answering the door for the FedEx man, but I wouldn't go out in public that way. I'm sure that is absolutely no help to you at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We wear regular clothes. It is part of transitioning to day time activities for us. (I have no problem with anyone who stays in p.j's.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Most days we get dressed. But that might not happen until noon or later. Some days we get dressed fairly early. It just depends on what is going on that day. Personally I need to shower every day at some point. I prefer to get dressed after the shower even if I'm going back into pajamas for the evening in a couple of hours. It is only on special days - such as dh going out of town - that we stay in pajamas 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrookValley. Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted pajamas, though it's actually about 50-50. Depends on the day and what we have going on. My son would gladly stay in PJs all day if given the choice, so sometimes we are doing school in PJs. Sometimes he gets dressed. Today he is dressed! I'm usually in some type of "real" clothing by 8 or 9 a.m. because I need to get outside and take care of the critters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted pajamas because in all the years I've homeschooled, I've never cared what the kids were wearing during the day. Having said that, I had one that always wore pajama pants and a tshirt and one that always got dressed. My one that wore pajama pants is now in public school but she changes into pajama pants as soon as she gets home every afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I'd be all for it, but my kids can't stand to wear pjs all day. I don't know what's wrong with them. Very often, I do a few subjects in my pjs, then shower and dress while my son takes a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We wear pajamas much of the time, until it's time to go out. Honestly, I wear pajamas most of the time, unless I'm going out. When I come home from somewhere? I usually put pajamas on right away. I'm all for comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniBlondes Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Regular clothes. Mostly because I think it helps us get our minds ready for the day. We have pajama days on Friday and my girls seem to LOVE Fridays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We have occasional, well accepted, jammie days. But we usually get dressed in the mornings. We've had more jammie days recently because we were on break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccolopy Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I get dressed before the kids wake up, but they usually hang out in their pajamas until around lunch time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted pajamas, but actually they wear whatever they want as long as it includes pants and that can include pajama pants. I would say they're probably in pajama pants a quarter of the time. But they also wear them out a good bit as well. I know these things are controversial. There have been some nasty threads about pajamas. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFJ in IL Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted Banana's because my son like to wear jeans or shorts and nothing else...seriously does not like to wear shirts :) My daughter usually stays in her PJ's until after lunch. I change out my PJ's after I shower. Some days that is first thing in the morning. Most days it is after lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted pajamas because even though we usually school in regular clothes there are plenty of times we're still wearing our pajamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCJessieRN Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We usually wear pjs during school. The kids change when they are finished and ready to play outside or we need to leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I know these things are controversial. There have been some nasty threads about pajamas. ;) Really? Why controversial? I find it funny that it would bother someone else if we wear pajamas! Why do people care what someone else does? (not asking you specifically, just wondering aloud!) These things are soooo interesting. I don't think I've seen enough of the controversial threads to really get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Really? Why controversial? I find it funny that it would bother someone else if we wear pajamas! Why do people care what someone else does? (not asking you specifically, just wondering aloud!) These things are soooo interesting. I don't think I've seen enough of the controversial threads to really get it. I doubt that any one does care. But sometimes people get defensive anyway. That's why I made sure that when I said what we do, I also put down that I don't care if someone does it the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wabi Sabi Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We wear comfy clothes at home- yoga pants, sweats, lounge wear, etc. Even if we get dressed in real clothes to go out we change back into our comfy clothes as soon as we return home. The very first thing dh and I both do after work is come home and change into comfortable clothes. Our kids have fallen into the same habit. Our comfy lounge wear doubles as pajamas, so I guess you could say we're always in our pajamas unless we're actually out in public. The funny thing is that even though we are all about being comfortable and casual at home, neither of my kids would dream of wearing sweat pants out in public. Never. We may wear old sweats at home, but when we're out they both like to dress nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We change into day-time clothes. I'm infinitely more productive once I'm dressed for the day - it's like staying in my PJ's keeps me sleepy and lethargic. ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Really? Why controversial? I find it funny that it would bother someone else if we wear pajamas! Why do people care what someone else does? (not asking you specifically, just wondering aloud!) These things are soooo interesting. I don't think I've seen enough of the controversial threads to really get it. I was half-kidding. But I think it's a bit like the toilet paper over or under thing. People like to debate the unimportant things sometimes. And I have seen people here say that they judge kids in their pj's out and about or who do school in pj's as being slovenly or bad in some way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have two who would live in pjs all the time if I let them and two who get dressed as soon as their feet hit the floor in the morning. My rule is everyone must be dressed on school days. I'm a tyrant that way. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have no problem with pajamas. I can't get my kids to get dressed. Half the time they sit around in their underwear. It does save on laundry. LOL When it's warm enough, my son wears underwear only a good bit of the time. When I have pictures of him without a shirt (he's 6), I remind him that he's usually without a shirt, so what can I do?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have no problem with pajamas. I can't get my kids to get dressed. Half the time they sit around in their underwear. It does save on laundry. LOL That's why I had to implement our school dress code - that you must wear pants. Mine have gotten better about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I was half-kidding. But I think it's a bit like the toilet paper over or under thing. People like to debate the unimportant things sometimes. And I have seen people here say that they judge kids in their pj's out and about or who do school in pj's as being slovenly or bad in some way. I have a theory. Whenever there is one of these polls and there is an option that requires a bit of extra effort - like making your bed or taking off your shoes at the door or putting on "day" clothes, people try to justify making that effort. And people who have chosen to not make that effort try to justify that. I mean, people do have reasons for doing pretty much everything. But they aren't necessarily moral reasons. So there is no reason to judge one way as "good" or "bad" in a moral sense. I agree with the poster who said that for her, it mentally helps her to be more productive. It works that way for me. I need a crutch to be more productive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnick in nc Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We wear comfy clothes at home- yoga pants, sweats, lounge wear, etc. Even if we get dressed in real clothes to go out we change back into our comfy clothes as soon as we return home. The very first thing dh and I both do after work is come home and change into comfortable clothes. Our kids have fallen into the same habit. Our comfy lounge wear doubles as pajamas, so I guess you could say we're always in our pajamas unless we're actually out in public. The funny thing is that even though we are all about being comfortable and casual at home, neither of my kids would dream of wearing sweat pants out in public. Never. We may wear old sweats at home, but when we're out they both like to dress nicely. This describes DH and me, although I am getting a little more comfortable wearing my 'nicer' lounge wear in public (limited locations). My lounge wear clothes are backup pajamas. My kids seem pretty comfy in real clothes, so they are happy to be in those all day. DS2 lives in pajamas most days. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Grace Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted "regular clothes" but it's not because it makes going out easier. It's just a mental thing -- it helps us transition from "sleepy mode" to "ready to work mode." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Regular clothes. I find it helps all of us to focus better if we're dressed and ready to go for the day. Which means I'm showered, dressed and have makeup on, too. Can't ask the kiddos to do it if I'm not willing. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alenee Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have one who mostly stays in her jammies until we go anywhere, one who is always dressed and ready to greet the world, and another who varies. I tend to stay in sweats until I get to the shower and/or have to be somewhere. We're a mixed bag. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Oh see I know someone out there is wrinkling their nose up over my response and I think that's funny. For me it's a "pick my battles" thing. My kids are just difficult about everything it seems so this is one of those things I let go of. Which is a perfectly good reason! (BTW - I think that "because I like to " is a perfectly good reason for these types of things too!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 My kids prefer to sleep in regular clothes so we don't have pajamas. They do have those sleepers and sometime my younger would wear those all day if it is drafty in the house. My older would change out in the morning because he finds sleepers too warm once he wakes up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carrie12345 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 All of the above. The little boys prefer to be in underwear/diaper. Sometimes I wrestle them into clothes or pajamas. The girls usually prefer to get dressed "for real", but they school plenty of days in jammies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewingmama Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We always get dressed every day - I've never in my life seen an Australian wear pj's/pants in public -not even little kids. Kids out in pjs equals lazy mother here. Not saying I agree but I get a lot of raised eyebrows and comments if people come to the door and we are in pjs after 10am -usually get asked if someone is sick. Now hairbrushing is another thing entirely. When I pull out the hairbrush my kids ask where we are going lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I think getting up and getting dressed (and fixing one's hair) is good training for life (although I don't think it's necessary to wear the shoes, lol). I think jammy day should be special and fun, not the norm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiobrain Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Well, my kids wear regular clothes, as they sleep in their undies. They would be too cold and embarrassed, otherwise. Now, I on the other hand, love to teach in my pajamas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Pajamas all the way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nono Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Bananas! We start at 9 or earlier, in pajamas. We break at 9:30 to go get dressed and then resume school. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Critterfixer Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Regular clothes. Never pajamas. We dress before we go to the kitchen. The boys even got dressed before going out to raid the Christmas stockings. I suspect it is mostly because the next thing after getting up is going outside, and nobody wants to be enthusiastically greeted by dogs (or the chickens) in pajamas or bare feet. So shoes are often on right after clothes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 One kiddo is comfy in jammies and the other kiddo prefers jeans. However the jammies in question are very clothes-like, fleece pants and t-shirt, not nightgowns or anything that is obviously jammies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessReplanted Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I have them get dressed on most days. If I know we're not going anywhere (especially during the winter), I will let them stay in pj's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted Banana's because my son like to wear jeans or shorts and nothing else...seriously does not like to wear shirts :) My daughter usually stays in her PJ's until after lunch. I change out my PJ's after I shower. Some days that is first thing in the morning. Most days it is after lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Ok, but honestly, does putting on clothing to go somewhere take a lot of training? If we need to be somewhere I tell the kids to dress when they wake up and they do it. It isn't just getting dressed to go somewhere. It's the concept of getting up and getting dressed because we are not slothful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyDays Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 It isn't just getting dressed to go somewhere. It's the concept of getting up and getting dressed because we are not slothful. And that, Tammy, is why we say these things get controversial. ;) Because apparently people who wear their pajamas all day are slothful. Signed, Slothful Cris in PJ's :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 And that, Tammy, is why we say these things get controversial. ;) Because apparently people who wear their pajamas all day are slothful. Signed, Slothful Cris in PJ's :D Sloths are cute :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashfern Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 I voted regular clothes but my oldest sometimes sleeps in his regular clothes so I could have answered pajamas. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialClassical Posted December 28, 2012 Author Share Posted December 28, 2012 Well, before this takes a bad turn, thank you to everyone! We actually are slow in " getting ready for the day" as we call getting dressed,groomed, and doing chores, but I do feel more productive once we have accomplished those things. We all do what works best for our families (and change if we need to in order to accomplish our goals). That is fine with me! My point to my son is that being homeschooled doesn't equal all-day jammies. I think I will institute an occasional jammie day as a reward for cheerfully getting ready in the morning. The results made him smile and he wanted to know the numbers of each answer choice. Now he wants to know if other parents make their kids do 15! chores every morning. I told him he was out of luck in that area. Not sure how he came up with 15 chores unless eating, putting clean undies on, etc are chores. Silly boy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justme824 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We tend to hang around the house in jammies. I try and make sure I am presentable from the waste up, but for comfort around the house I do admit to wearing jammie pants :D My kids are pretty much the same way. It makes getting out just as easy since all we really need to do is change our pants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 It isn't just getting dressed to go somewhere. It's the concept of getting up and getting dressed because we are not slothful. And now you've made your personal choice into a moral stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 We get up exercise and then shower and get dressed. I like to have my hair, makeup and nice clothing on and ds is the same way. I'm also not embarrassed to answer the door. ;) If I stay in my pj's someone will come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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