Do you believe schools should have uniforms?

Question

At my daughters school, the students have to wear uniforms. (while or purple collared shirt and biege pants) While I believe in a dress code, I do not think that students should have to wear uniforms. I believe that it suppresses a childs creativity and freedom of choice. Young teens should be able to choose what they wear as long as its appropriate (hence dress codes) They are growing individuals and I find this a little degrading towards the Children.

I just want to know your views.

Answer 1

Uniforms in school leads to better academic performance or an improved school environment. I

Proponents argue that school uniforms eliminate a source of distraction and differences among students, reducing conflicts, bullying, ostracism and crime. Uniforms also raise students' self esteem and pride in the school community. They are an expression of preparedness and a kind of professionalism, which contribute to better scholastic performance. Families save money dressing their children for school. And finally, uniforms contribute to lower rates of substance abuse and gang activity.

Preventing gang colors, etc. in schools Decreasing violence and theft because of clothing and shoes Instilling discipline among students Reducing need for administrators and teachers to be 'clothes police' (for example, determining whether shorts are too short, etc.) Reducing distractions for students Instilling a sense of community Helping schools recognize those who do not belong on campus


freedom of expression

There not going to school to express themselves there going to school to get and education and prepare them to be an adult and there future in college or what ever the choose to do in life. They can express them self at after school activities “sport events, dances, etc” Or when there not in school on there own time “weekends going to the mall or movies”


Reward the kids. Have express yourself day. If kids have good grades and have not gotten in trouble. Then the last Friday of every month let those kids wear what they want to school. And then give them a bracelet “paper ones” to show they have approval to wear what they want “to certain limits”

Answer 2

I feel that they are good. They make the environment more uniform and easier to learn in. I know you said that bullying is not allowed but it would still go on. I mean some kids just can not afford some of the "in" clothing and so on that others can. That will cause there to be indirect bullying. by that I mean groups of people will be more likely to hang out with other people who dress as they do. It is just a mark of socioeconomic status. I don't think they are allowed to have cameras in bathrooms, it does not matter if the school is privet or not. That is a big no, no! I just think that school uniforms adds to the learning environment and helps take the pressure to have the newest outfits that are in each year. Like I said some can not afford them and even though you may not be allowed to bully it will still have an impact on how others see you and treat you.

Answer 3

I am in 11th grade and wish we had uniforms. So many people worry and stress about clothes and a lot of people are made fun of for the way they dress. Personally, I don't care because I'm just as likely to shop at the Goodwill as I am AE.

I think it would actually spark creativity because kids want to look different than there peers which is next to impossible when you shop at a chain store. This would bring more people making accessories, trying new hair styles and carrying bags that are different.

Dress codes can be impossible to enforce, especially since children are all different sizes. Shorts to your fingertips sounds like a good policy, right? But what about the girl with the short arms and long legs or the girl with long arms?

Enforcing the dress code ends up distracting from the educational process and makes kids mad when they get in trouble.

I'm all for uniforms.

Answer 4

Dress codes are never followed and hard to enforce. A uniformed environment is the only way to enforce what the children wear. If they arent wearing the proper uniform they need to have parent permission ( a note) or they dont attend class and the parents are called. Also it cuts down on the competiton of name brand clothing in the school environment. Everyone wheres the same thing no child is left out because they cant afford to keep up with the status quo.

Answer 5

Yes and no. I agree with you but on the other hand, peer pressure and opinionated teens make fashion too much of an issue. My daughter, for example told me this morning that she MUST have converse sneakers and a Northface coat, There is nothing wrong with the sneakers and coat she does have. She also insists on Aeropostale shirts and sweatshirts..nothing else will do. Life would be easier if there were uniforms but the kids should have a choice between 3 bottoms and 3 tops so that way, they have some individuality.

Answer 6

I think that they aren't that important. I didn't go to a uniform-ed school but I was friends with kids who did. And I just can't believe that just because you're wearing the same clothes you're going to automatically forget that the kid next to you doesn't get a ferarri for their birthday like you did. Clothes aren't going to change the basic principles of human natures ie greed envy and vanity. They're still going to be expressed somehow and probably still as often. Personally I'm against it...because I could never pay attention to classes if I had to wear anything other than jeans and a Tshirt. I'm just not comfortable in anything else. And if I'd had to a wear a skirt everyday...I would have probably seriously considered getting my GED instead. I really think it's just not that important and that kids are fine wearing their own clothes to school. It never caused any problems in my high school.

Answer 7

In junior high and even in high school kids are contantly judged or at least feel that they are judged about just about everything. I think uniforms give kids one less thing to worry about being judged about. Not every family can afford to buy the nicest jeans or the trendiest shirt. As a teen I spent a great deal of time each day dedicated to finding the "right" outfit to wear. How much hassle could have been avoided if we just had uniforms. I believe that clothing doesn't have to me the primary way our children express themselves. Let your kid make up his or own hairstyle or accessories.

Answer 8

I do believe in school uniforms. Unfortunately dress codes are not followed, but uniforms are not in response to the following of dress codes. They are in response due to two reasons. The first is students being teased about their appearences and the second to help combat the rate of increasing violence.
I hate to use this as part of an example, but have you ever seen a show like Maury in which they have people on who were teased becasue of their clothes?

Answer 9

Honestly i would prefer uniforms over standardized dress my mom has to buy me a whole new wardrobe because my school district is switching to standarized dress. Why can't schools just leave kids alone though I know there are way too many hoochies and wangster dressing innapropiately at school but why punish the whole student body because a hand full of kids can't dress themselves properly? To me uniforms create more insecurities than they stifle. All the girls my age are worried about not being able to wear jeans any more and having to wear the skirts that they are required to wear. You know a lot of us are insecure about our legs and having to show them off rather than cover them up is really bothering a lot of us.

Answer 10

I am for school uniforms.
Because as a girl growing up in a low income family, it was hard not to get teased for not having the clothes that were in-style!


Using uniforms makes sure that everyone has the same clothes and no one is going to get teased.
Kids can express their freedom of choice and creativity after school.

Answer 11

Uniforms are a great equalizer...I wish all public schools had them. Dress codes are only as good as the people who have the time and take the effort to enforce them across the board not just to the kids they happen to notice. So they really don't work. Kids spend too much time as they get older worried about what they wear...so they are "cool" and not a "geek or nerd"...which really hurts the kids whose parents cannot afford $200 shoes, pants or shirts not to mention jackets and back packs. Kids have enough to worry about as they get older...state mandated tests, grades for college, extra activities, and of course dating, driving, jobs, etc... Why not make it just a bit easier by using uniforms. They can display their creativity in so many different ways...and they don't have to wear uniforms 24/7!