According to research by The NPD Group, $835 million is spent on school uniforms each year. While some parents champion the growing popularity of uniforms, others are not so pleased. Some disgruntled parents have recently gone so far as to file lawsuits in Illnois, New Jersey and California demanding that uniforms be banned from public schools. We asked iVillagers for their opinions, and they were more than happy to tell us! Check out their thoughts, and then share your own.

READ THE FIRST OPINION: I DON'T WANT TO FIGHT >>

Share your thoughts on this debate >>

Check out our tips for an easy back-to-school transition >>

Find out how teen girls feel about dress codes and uniforms >>