Other than to make sure the poor kids dont get their feelings hurt?
Wouldn't you think that the poor kids might see that they should probably succeed and do well, instead of soceity making special rules everyone has to follow just for them.
And for those of you who are going to acuse me of being a spolied rich brat. I am far from it, there was a point when my mother worked 3 jobs and I now pay my own way in life as I feel everyone should
2007-01-15 10:52:51 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
They are trying to get the kids away from the gang affiliations.
2007-01-15 10:59:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
In Australia, uniforms are compulsory right up until years 11 & 12 (in some states) and of course, all the way through private schools. I went to both public and private schools and I think uniforms are appropriate.
Obviously it does remove the social stigma for poorer kids and I don't see how you can so easily overlook this. Far more than "hurting their feelings' it can make school an intensely unhappy experience and a decent education should be free for all with all children receiving the opportunities as well as the right to a happy and peaceful school environment.
Wearing normal clothes is not going to act an incentive to poorer kids anyway.
2007-01-15 11:56:37 · answer #2 · answered by Kble 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sway_26 here in Ireland and in the UK all school uniforms are compulsory. The Idea of the school uniforms are one:
You can't tell the different from the rich from the poor
It doesn't put pressue on parents to buy the latest trends
I know its not complusory in the USA. But haven't worn a uniform since the age of four till I was eighteen, the good aspect is students don't have peer pressue out doing one another on the latest fashion trend. Like I said all schools regardless of been private or public schools here must wear uniforms. It law set down by the Department of Education here.
2007-01-15 11:42:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as i know uniforms are for private schools not public schools were the "poor" kids go. I was in private schools and i loved having a uniform not only does it save time but it makes students focus on education not clothes or brands etc. besides i think all schools should have uniforms have you seen what teens wear to school nowadays?
2007-01-15 11:08:21 · answer #4 · answered by Lovely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wore a uniform when I was in kindergarten {a long time ago} I remember HATING it! Whenever my dad picked me up and we went to the store everyone would always stare at me like i was a freak. I don't think your a rich brat... :]
2007-01-15 12:44:13 · answer #5 · answered by jesso 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is suppose to keep everyone the same.
Attention is focused on the work and not what a person wears.
Seems fair in that aspect but in reality it does not work that way.
2007-01-15 11:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by beedaduck 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how is a elementry school kid gonna know that, your too materialistic i think uniforms are just fine for elementry kids and may be jr high, by high school they are old enough to choose theyr own styles
2007-01-15 11:01:28 · answer #7 · answered by el chavo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think wearing uniforms is a good idea...Saves time in the morning on what your gonna wear in the morning.
2007-01-15 11:00:53 · answer #8 · answered by B"Quotes 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they do it for privite schools only ( or well thats was it when i heard it last )
2007-01-15 10:58:00 · answer #9 · answered by Wedding Crasher 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋