why should private schools enforce uniforms???

Answer 1

it keeps the focus on school work, not clothing.

Just like uniforms for hospitals, military, service staff(ie:maids) or even store workers.

Answer 2

I don't condone school uniforms, however I do not condemn them either.

In public schools, there are so many factions of people trying to show how much better they are because they can afford and wear the "in style" clothing that usually can be made for about 10 bucks when they are spending 100 dollars.

However with uniforms it does not matter how much a person is worth because of the clothes they wear since everyone is wearing the same thing.

Uniforms also reduce the amount of gang affiliation colors that would be visible, as nothing outside of the uniforms are allowed. Of course it also, cuts a lot of the individuals freedom and creative to just be themselves and discover who they are before they get forced into the real world.

Answer 3

I always thought the goal of uniforms was to help the general school environment from several angles.

You felt like you belonged.

Those that wanted to bully had a little harder time finding someone who was "different" to pick on.

You didn't have to worry about the latest fashions and who dressed best/worst.

Clothes can make the person. When I was in middle school we had the occasional dress-up day. The guys wore a sports jacket, shirt and tie. The girls wore a little nicer dress, no jeans or shorts. On those days the school was quieter and people were a little more polite to each other.

Answer 4

I used to be really against school uniforms when I was younger, but as I've gotten older, I see the reason for them:

- Uniforms are much more efficient to put together than street cloths.
- Uniforms cost less than street cloths.
- There're no tardies due to kids/teens having to go home and change because they wore something inappropriate.
- Kids/Teens can't make fun of others for not wearing a name brand.
- Uniforms are less distracting. Etc, etc, etc ...

However, I think uniforms should be made to look a bit more pleasant to look at. Fortunately, there are a group of fashion designers out there presenting their versions of school uniforms to school-boards. So, hopefully in the near future school uniforms will be more chic.

Answer 5

They built the school, they fund the school, so it's their laws, as long as they don't go up against local, state, or federal laws.
That and uniforms have been proven to increase classroom performance and lessen taunting based on economic class.

Answer 6

Why should it matter if the schools are private or public regarding this issue? Aren't the main concerns the same in either type of school?

Answer 7

I went to one. Our school was BIG for making sure girls looked like young ladies and boys looked like gentleman. We had to wear dresses that covered our knees, no shorts for the boys, no tank tops for anyone, and the boys had to wear collared shirts.

Apparently it was supposed to decrease all those teenage hormones and sexual thoughts. But seeing as how our gradutaing classes were no more than 8 people each year, and one girl got pregnant every year for 5 years (me included), I somehow dont think it worked!!

Answer 8

They can do whatever they want within the law. That's why people send kids to private schools.

Answer 9

spam is right, private property means they get to make up their own rules.
I don't know about uniforms, but I think dress codes are a good idea.

Answer 10

It's more like a minor lesson of who is in control.