how do you feel about dress codes is it right or wrong
2006-10-16 08:07:19 · 32 answers · asked by peaches 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
I feel it's wrong. Freedom of choice applies to minors too; I'm not saying let them go out and get drunk and so on, but jeez...if they want to wear the clothes they want to wear then I have no problem with that. The real question should be is why the government seems to make every decision regarding schools in such a way as to turn us all into non-questioning clones? School uniforms, everyone having the same material with low standards...do they want a generation of unthinking puppets perhaps?
EDIT: The question was our thoughts and feelings. People giving thumbs down to answers based solely on their PERSONAL opinions is kinda lame.
2006-10-16 08:09:25 · answer #1 · answered by Ironwolf56 3 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Having a dress code ensures that nobody is going to be embarassed due to over or under dressing for an event. I personally like to have some sort of idea of how to dress as it takes alot of stress away. By having a dress code it is also saying that people need to conform to certain standards so I don't know exactly where I stand on dress codes. Perhaps they have there place in society perhaps they are old news.
2006-10-16 08:11:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a parent, I love them. Makes my morning soooo much easier and my wallet so much fuller :-) But also, when you get a job, you will be required to dress a certain way as established by your employer. I believe dress codes in school begin the understanding and acceptance of this reality so that it is easier to transition into the work force upon graduation. Plus the dress code helps to enforce the mental idea that school is a job to be taken seriously and a different standard of behavior applies in this setting. YES, I was young once (heck I'm not that old now), and I remember thinking dress codes were wrong and all the same arguments all you teenagers probably have. But, then I grew up and realized all the above.
2006-10-16 08:11:30 · answer #3 · answered by AliceG 2 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Dress codes are great. It's not like teen fashion is a nice thing to look at, anyway.
OK, I used to be a teenager, but I have to agree, kids pick the silliest looking styles.
It's only years later that you realize how stupid you looked -- for any teen reading this, you'll know what I mean 10-15 years from now.
One thing I must add......Remember the guy in CO that walked into the school, molested some girls, and killed a girl and himself? He was able to waltz in simply by dressing like a kid. Had there been a dress code, his appearance would immediately raise a red flag.
2006-10-16 08:18:13 · answer #4 · answered by cariocecus76 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most jobs have dress codes, so why not schools? Instead of griping over the supposed lack of freedom, be creative and find your individuality within the dress code. I wore a uniform everyday in HS and still found ways to look a little different.
2006-10-16 08:14:51 · answer #5 · answered by Apple21 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe it is right. Dress codes are to provide students with a safe, stress free environment to facilitate learning.
They would not be needed if children/teens were able to handle themselves more responsibly.
Catholic schools have uniforms so the income level of children wouldn't be an issue.
Schools began to have dress codes to stop the distraction over clothes. Kids were being beat up for their clothes, too provocative clothes cause problems with concentration, and dress codes are used to counter gang identification.
2006-10-16 08:13:01 · answer #6 · answered by Laughing Libra 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think they are a good idea. It helps children focus on school more than fashion. Peers evaluate each other more on character than financial status. It keeps distracting and inappropriate clothing out of the schools. I also feel that teachers should have a certain standard too. More and more teachers are setting the bar low for what is expected dress in the work place (yes, I am an educator).
2006-10-16 08:12:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I cannot go to work wearing ratty old jeans and a belly shirt (not that I'd want to)... I don't see any reason why there shouldn't be some type of standard, reasonable dress code at school. I do NOT believe that uniforms are necessary, however. I am strongly opposed to that idea.
2006-10-16 08:11:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
i support dress codes for school excluding college and university of course. when we were back home we have standard uniforms in every school not to make sure school looks good but it's a term of disciplines for children. what could be worst for not disciplining children at young age? teaching them what is right and wrong and if needed with tough love. at schooling age it is not a time to dress up, having make ups etc and show off and have all the peer pressure to kick off earlier. it's serious studies time and at the same time being taught proper grooming. when i was back home schools are so strict not only with uniforms but from finger nails, shoes, hair etc etc etc. students are not even allow to have any hand phones/ pagers apart of your studying materials into the school. i've seen schools here with the way students are and omg no wonder they are building up a new generation of hopeless society!
2006-10-16 08:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by - 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think a reasonable dress codes is right. I mean, pants for all (khaki, or jean) and a polo. I am against any dress code that makes girls wear skirts!
2006-10-16 08:16:44 · answer #10 · answered by good golly! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not in school anymore, but when I was I had no problem with dress codes as long as they were not so over-the-top that you never know what is OK and what is not
2006-10-16 08:09:57 · answer #11 · answered by chastityelizabeth 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋