A MUM has divided opinion after saying that she finds it “strange” when parents drop their children off to school still in their pyjamas and dressing gowns – adding that there’s “no excuse.”
Mum-of-four Terriann Nunns, 41, from Doncaster, had just returned back from the school run when she was left shocked after seeing another parent in her pyjamas and dressing gown.
Taking to TikTok (@terriann_nunns), Terri-Ann, who previously starred onChannel 5‘sRich House, Poor Houseas a self-made millionaire thanks to her diet business, told how she couldn’t get her “head round” it.
She then asked: “Why on earth would a mum take their child to school in their dressing gown and night clothes?
“Like, I don’t, I just don’t get it.
“It takes one minute to change into a pair of leggings, stick a hoodie on and whack a coat on.”
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She went on to ask “what runs through someone’s mind” to think they’re going to jump out of bed, get their child in his school uniform and go to school in a nightie or dressing gown.
Addressing her social media followers, Terri-Ann, who went from being a single mother living in a council house to raking in a whopping £1.8million a year, asked: “Can someone enlighten me? Because I just really, really don’t understand it. I just don’t.
“Getting dressed and getting changed on a morning is a basic life skill that you teach your child.”
Terri-Ann, who is up at 5am for work every morning and then rushes home for 8am to get them ready for the day ahead, went on to say how children mirror adults so they’ll start seeing that as “normal” and will learn that’s OK when it’s not.
“We have night clothes for night time, for sleeping in and we have clothes for going out in public,” she continues.
“Can someone tell me why it’s a thing or why you don’t have time to change? It takes one minute to change into some clothes to go on the school run.”
The post has since gone viral, racking up a whopping 114k views and several comments, with many people left divided.
Many were quick to rush to the comments section to defend those mums who don’t get dressed in the mornings.
“I once did in my pyjama’s when I had a high fever and overslept. We survived,” wrote one person.
A second commented: “At least they’re taking their kids to school.”
Meanwhile, a third pointed out: “Sorry but our house is facing the school, I’m chucking on a coat and taking her as I am…
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When my son joined reception in 2021 I wanted the best of the best for him – I forked out £80 on logoed polo shirts alone and what a waste of money it was.
They went grey after about three washes and worst of all, the poor boy had a terrible case of nipple chafing from the stupid, embroidered miniature picture of his school.
So, when he slipped on a M&S pure cotton one – which cost £2.56 (£12.80 for a 5 pack) it was a game changer. And shock horror, they’ve actually stayed white!
The truth of it is, no matter what you spend or what your kid wants to ‘look cool’, all uniforms are ultimately going to get trashed.
If it’s not gravy stains from the soggy school dinners, it’ll be totally torn shoes from footie or gymnastics at break time.
I’ve forked out £50 for Sketchers ‘all his mates had’ and they’ve lasted as long as the random sale trainers I found in Mountain Warehouse for £15.
And did my son give a hoot about them as long as he could run around? Nope.
Also, more importantly, school regulations on uniforms are there for good reason.
It puts all the kids on a level playing field no matter whether they live in the local manor house or the nearest council estate.
There’s no pressure for them to conform to the latest fashion fad and studies even show a uniform can be a great source of pride for children and help with confidence issues too.
If all kids (and parents) just stuck to guidelines on uniforms during this era where children’s anxiety and self-doubt is at its highest, maybe it could give them all the smallest boost in feeling like they belong.’
“I have to work 1pm until 11pm so best believe I’m going home & getting straight back into bed until then.. I don’t care what people think of how I look.”
Elsewhere, others totally agreed with Terri-Ann, with one saying: “Agreed! I’ve seen it in the supermarket as well! Who wears a dressing gown to Asda.”
Another added: “I’m 38 weeks pregnant feeling drained but still dressed and made up. My child doesn’t need to be embarrassed by me.”
And one more chimed in: “It’s pure laziness.
“I’ve seen not only dressing gowns and pyjamas but at home time to I wouldn’t dare be seen out in nightwear.”