School uniforms or no?

Answer 1

I was actually on a committee for our school district when we researched this issue. All info we gathered pointed to the fact that grades go up and misbehavior goes down when a school adopts uniforms. Kids - especially adolescents and teenagers - can be so obsessed with their appearance that it really interferes with their attention at school and causes problems with their relationships with others. The kids I have talked to actually like the uniforms once they get used to them. They have commented that it takes a lot of pressure off of them when they don't have to worry about having the newest fashions, the best outfit of the day, etc. I have also heard kids talk about how much fun it is to go out on weekends etc. in their non-uniform clothes because they can afford better out of school clothes since they don't have to buy so many.

Answer 2

I would have to say yes, I went to a good school with not so good kids. I didn't have problems with people but my cousin did. The other students would tease him about what he wore and about money, and it didn't matter if I or anyone else said anything he was constantly picked on because he didn't wear the name brand stuff. I didn't wear it either but I guess I just wore my clothes differently than he did or maybe just because I'm a girl I don't know but now almost ten years after graduation he is still the most insecure person know. I think if the school required uniforms then he would be more confident with himself and not afraid to try new things.
I also understand that uniforms don't allow the individual to be them selves but if only a uniform is required and you can wear your hair, make-up, and perhaps even hats you could still express your own individuality.
It only seems it can get worse as the years go on, I can only hope that my child, and other children will not have to endure the same treatment from other students as the people I know did.

Answer 3

No. It costs a fortune, so poor kids parents end up paying through their noses for all the clothes and accesories. Also, the problem is when the school starts insisting you must wear this, wear it in this way, wear your hair like this, may not color or style it, no earrings (unless they're plain, stone-less studs) and so on and so forth. eventually, you have little drones who all look the same. If the kid is poor, and the arguement is that they'd get teased for clothes that aren't labelled or something along that vein, I'd have to differ because either a) there's a good chance that a kid like that is going to have to buy second hand clothes, anyway b) cruel school kids will find something else to tease the kid about, no matter what the clothes. My suggestion is, give colors. Tell the kids they must wear something black on the bottom and white on top, or whatever. This way, you have a sense of unity, kids can't get too carried away, and there is less of a chance of one outfit being so much better than another. (a high school in my area does this, and they let the students wear jewellery and slight make-up- not hooker like, just basic- and the students can wear their hair as they please. It works like a bomb) You'll actually get far sluttier outfits in a school that enforces a strict dress code, because then the girls just want to rebel. If there rules aren't so strict, the temptation gets lessened quite a lot.

Besides, not evey kid looks good in the uniform, or with every strip of hair pulled back. A fat kid is much more likely to get teased or looked down upon if they're forced into an outfir that makes them look even bigger. It just brings the fact to attention.

Answer 4

Seeing all the yes answers, I had to give a dissenting opinion. I am not in favor of school uniforms. First, they do not cost less. We bought all of our children's clothes second hand and never spent more than $20 per child per year. One year, the school district insisted on uniforms and my wife spent over $150 for two kids. Fortunately, the code was not enforced very well and we never did that again.
Second, it does not do away with the gang mentality. The gangs still find other ways of supposedly identifying themselves. Clothing does not change the overall mentality of mind set of the kids. The bullies are still bullies and the studious ones are still the same as well. Dress codes should enforce modesty and functionality; no ostentatious displays or over exposure of body parts. People should dress to enhance their overall appearance so that the viewer sees a whole person, not just one aspect that has been highlighted by their attire.
Admittedly, school uniforms generally meet both criteria of comeliness and functionality. I object on the grounds of cost and loss of agency. Families should still be able to choose their own attire. My family, and I don't think I am alone, should not be forced into paying more for school clothes than I have to when we can make good choices for a fraction of the cost.

Answer 5

As a mother of two, one already out of school and one starting the 10th grade this fall, I vote FOR!! I have also worked for the school district, and I saw first hand what goes on and how those without or with less stand out and are treated. If uniforms were the norm, then who has what to wear woudn't be part of the problems kids face at school. It's a leveler, and I think that's what is part of what is needed in public schools today.

Answer 6

I reakon school uniforms are good as they look more grown up and they have better self esteem in them selves as they go through there years at school.I also reakon if the children have to wear school uniforms to school so should the teachers as they would look more respectable for there jobs . My saying is if it's good for the students to wear one so should the teachers.

Answer 7

Yes. Evidence shows that school uniforms leads to better students. Plus it costs parents less (in money and shopping headaches)

Answer 8

NO, NO, NO, NO ,NO,NOOOOOOOOOOOO. My daughter went to a school her first 4 yrs and she had to wear uniforms, she did poorly in school. I transfered her to a different school district, and they had no uniforms. She is doing much, much better in school, She tells me that she never wants to wear school uniforms ever again. That tells you right there, that it does do something to their self esteem, And to the parents that say uniforms are cheaper, hey, you have kids, if you can't afford them, you shouldn't of have had them!!!

Answer 9

Sadly I must admit uniforms. They are easy and a money saver even though you can't express individuality. But I guess that's what weekends are for.

Answer 10

yes school uniforms, so kids can pay attention to their studies more than their clothes