Uniforms are not to stifle the kids but to let them express themselves in an equal environment. Let their peers know them for who they really are and not by how much the parents can afford for them to be. Yes, to easily identify which player goes on what team and show off their team colors - but it's also uniformity. This is the team - everyone in navy jerseys is on our team. NO, he was known as a great quarterback.
Kids can be self-expressive in so many ways.
My family can well afford the latest fashions, always could, but I was friends with many different types of people in school because I didn't try to fit in with just the ones who could afford to be friends with me. It makes one's life much easier. Adolescence is tough enough. Uniforms are not to stifle the kids but to let them express themselves in an equal environment. Let their peers know them for who they really are and not by how much the parents can afford for them to be.