Should public school students be required to wear uniforms?

Answer 1

yes...some of the articles of clothing that children wear to school are clearly dangerous with things loose and flapping and won't stay up on their waist or hips or shoes that are backless and frontless and slide off all the time...kids can't do pe in many of the shoes and boots that they wear...kids can't run and play and climb with all their pants falling off or showing parts that no one wants to see...kids can't exit a school without injury in case of emergency with shoes that won't stay on and make the kids fall down and get trampled to death. Uniforms are safer and neater and convey the attitude that the person is ready to work and be taken seriously as a student. All these "expressions of personality" are not needed in an academic world...save your expressions for going out or hanging with your group. There is a time and place for almost everything and school is a place of work and the students need to dress for success.
Uniforms are cheaper than current fashion, are made to last through many washings and are easier to maintain...we wore navy shorts and red shirts and they all washed well together!

Answer 2

I love the uniforms, it has shown dramatic differences in our students confidence and grades. There are arguments that kids need to express themselves and uniforms don't allow that, but school is their job, and what they need to express in school is that they are a student. And if you don't want them to express that, maybe you really don't care about their academic achievements. Uniforms are ugly, they make a 13 year old look like their 12 instead of 17 (like the clothes they prefer), and uniforms are like a constant reminder that you're where you work because they would never where them when they're not working. And that's exactly what makes them so great. As adults, I think most of us forget how difficult it is to be 12 years old. Yesterday, my uniformed students got to wear crazy hair/hat day with their uniforms... and they all did great crazy things. They were so excited at the beginning of the day with the excitement and change that by the end of the day they were almost crying because they were so tired. The excitement of the day was just too much... and that's just from wearing a fuzzy hat and doing math work. The more we can focus students on learning, the more they will be able to learn.

Answer 3

We wore uniform in my public high school-The entire district, thousands of students, K-12 wear them By uniform, I mean white or light blue collared shirt, and black, blue, or khaki pants, shorts, or skirt. No emblem, no designs.

Even as a high school student, I thought it was a good idea, especially in urban districts. Wearing uniforms allows students to be identified by anyone in the city. We also had clear or mesh bookbags. It cucts down on crime by limiting the high-price clothing and shoes that can start fights and get stolen. It also is good for low-income parents as the stores market "uniform" clothes at very affordable prices. It also keep the parents from having to constantly buy new clothes all the time. If they're taken care of, they last for a good amount of time.

It allows the students to focus more on their schoolwork, instead of being obsessed with what am I going to wear tomorrow and what is everyone going to think about my clothes--everyone looks the same.

Now, even though there is a "uniform", there is still a great deal of individuality for the students to express themselves. They can dress the uniform up, or wear it more casual. There are cute clothes out there that followed the uniform policyk, the just have to be creative and look for them. I never had a problem wearing uniforms when I was in school, and wouldnt have a problem with it as a uniform. Plus, you still have the evenings and weekends to wear what you want.

Answer 4

Obviously this would depend on your school board and the area you live in, but I have seen the benefits first hand.

The school where I work has transitioned to uniforms this year and it has made such a difference on all 4 of our campuses from Elementary to High School. We have seen a decline in student referalls, fights, etc.

Parents have said that the school uniforms are often cheaper and more durable than regular clothes.

Students are able to still show their personality with headbands, socks, shoes, etc. There are tons of clothes out there that still fit into policy without being "uniformy."

The uniforms have prevented the girls from showing off their chests in inappropriate ways and the boys from sagging--which is neither appropriate, attractive, or practical.

I didn't have uniforms in high school and I always thought that that was just one more stupid rule for students, but they really do make a positive difference in the schools.

Answer 5

There are no riots when you require students to wear uniforms, I like it better. Students get it in their heads that things are required, it's not just about showing up, but showing up right. If they don't have the right uniform on, we send them home, they only make that mistake once. And then it easier to say if you're not going to act right or behave like you know you should, you'll leave for that just the same, and before you know it, students are standing up to the higher expectations. I think every school should have uniforms.

Answer 6

Yes.

School uniforms put everybody on equal status - there is no bullying caused by Billy not having the latest fashions or Sally not wearing the right colour combination.

They also develop a sense of school community and pride. Not to mention making it easier for teachers to locate their kids in a crowd when on excursions.

Answer 7

As a middle school teacher I would LOVE it if they wore uniforms. Shoot....I would wear one too! LOL My classroom would be so much more focused and everyone would now be on an equal playing field....at least where clothes were concerned.

Answer 8

I like it when my students wear uniforms. then dress down days are fun.

Answer 9

Yes. Students could not as easily discriminate against each other based on clothes.

Answer 10

Yes