While dressing our kids up for World Book Day can be joyous, it's also struggle for many families who have a difficult time making ends meet as it is.
Considering this financial pressure a number of people face, head-teachers in Dundee have asked staff not to emphasise the dress-up part of the day as much as usual.
According to The Sun, Councillor Gregor Murray said the council hopes the move will take some stress off of families who are strapped for cash, but that they still want World Book Day to encourage creativity in young readers.
"We want every school in Dundee to make the most of World Book Day in the coming week," he noted.
“This day will be used to inspire pupils to get reading and enjoy the benefits it brings for their education and wider life.
"I am also aware of the financial pressures that any fancy dress linked to the day can bring to some families," he continued.
“But we would never discourage any pupils from using World Book Day as a way to express their creativity about reading."
Even those with means to dress their children up today would not have been able to, as Dundee City Council announced the closure of nursery schools and schools today due to adverse weather conditions.
Many schools plan on rescheduling their festivities, the council noted on their Twitter account.
What do you think of Dundee's move, mums?
