Do you think American public schools should have school uniforms? Why or why not?
339099
I personally think that public school children should wear school uniforms. \nI think this because it would instill a sense of discipline in students with is desperately needed in these times. \n\nAlso, if everyone was to wear uniforms there would be less segregation amongst the pupils in the schools. This is so because a student might be shunned upon since he/she is not wearing the "brand name" clothes that the other kids are and that might give the person thoughts that he/she is not as good as the others. A uniform will make all students equals.\n\nFinally, if there were uniforms in schools ,i think, the rate of teenage sex and thus pregnancy would stop. Without uniforms, the students would wear whatever they want. More specifically the girls will dress is those sexy clothes that will definitely attract boys and then one thing leads to another and ...
482576
No.  What a waste of money.  Spend the money on books.  I don’t care, someone has to pay for it, and no matter who does, they can spend that money more wisely.  It is just another barrier toward a good education verses mediocre one.  Better schools will require more expensive uniforms.
1150868
Public Education should be a right not a privilege. In my opinion, public education should be a right. We need public education. When it comes to voting, the government can make more educated decisions concerning the will of the American Public. Public education is needed for all kids. Kids need to stay away from bad things. They need to learn something so that they can have a future. I believe that everyone has the right to public education. Everyone needs to be able to get into college or to get a job. People need to learn how to read. Reading is important for when people have to read directions or fill out an application. They also need basic math so they can keep track of their money. Public education should not be a privilege. because not everyone would benefit. Some kids have learning disabilities and behavioral problems. These kids would not be able to get into school. Instead they would be causing trouble on the streets. They would be stealing money because they can't work. Without an education there may not be enough people to work. Companies would go out of business without people to work for them. The economy would be wrecked. People would be living in shelters or out on the streets. Only the rich would survive. \nIn conclusion, I believe that public education should be a right not a privilege. Everyone needs to have an education. It would hurt the country if people didn't work. It would hurt our country if citizens could not read. Everyone needs public education.
827185
I believe in school uniforms.\n\nAdvantages:  Much faster to get prepared in the morning. Less judgments from others based on what kind of clothes you wear. That's an important one because, in my school, some people get teased a lot just because of the brands they buy... or don't buy. some students are wealthy so they can afford a lot, but a lot aren't and they can't. \n\nPeople might just get to know you for who you are and not base their judgement on what you wear. I find that great.\n\nDisadvantages: You lose your style and you can't express yourself through your clothes anymore. some people feel that they are expensive.
46673
I dont have a percentage for you but I will say that I live in Maine and all public schools do not have uniforms. Our private school do have uniforms.\nPublic schools have dress codes here but they leave a lot of room to wear almost what u want
8832
Yes I believe they should. First, so kids dress appriopriately to school and are taught discipline and second so the school does not turn into a fashion show
746143
I don't think there should be a uniform policy in public schools. They say kids in uniforms are better behaved and after working a year in an elementary school that requires uniforms, I learned that just isn't true. They're the same kids, only in uniform. Uniforms are pointless. Uniforms don't change the ways kids act, a juvenile delinquent in a uniform is still a juvenile delinquent.
921140
well i like to dress up for school...idk..its fun to pick out an outfit for school, it makes you feel more confident if you know you look good("look good, feel good")  and plus, its better than rolling out of bed and throwing on sweats...dress for success =]
959833
last year, I went to a school with uniforms. I personally think It's better with uniforms because it does eliminate social class. It also helps us not be late in the morning because everyday you know what you are going to wear to school. In my new school there are no uniforms. I take almost half and hour more to decided what to wear increasing the chance of me being late. I personally think schools should switch to uniforms. It help with elimination of social class, gangs, and bullying because you can't tell where someone is from or if they are rich or poor.
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Boyfriends and girlfriends is probably less conservative than in the US. \n\nSchool uniforms are compulsory in the vast majority of schools.  Makeup is frequently banned.\n\nSchool uniforms are supposed to make children less competitive over fashion.  That doesn't mean that they do anything to raise educational standards.\n\nThe academic quality of schools varies enormously from school to school.  The gap between bad schools and good schools and between private schools and state-funded schools is very significant.  It cannot be assumed that a school in a good area will be a good school.\n\nOn the whole, the standard of education in the UK is relatively poor, even though the UK education system is very well funded.
850452
I think it's a good idea. That way, everyone at the school is on the same playing field...at least appearance-wise. Those students who are less fortunate and don't have much money to buy clothes or have a lot of clothes don't have to worry about what their going to wear. I think it helps self-esteem and allows them to concentrate more on schoolwork.
802313
I believe they are good for schools. First off it is much easier to ensure the schools dress codes, because the school itself can pick the specific clothes. You don't have to worry as much about the short skirts or having any clothes affiliated to gangs or drugs. Secondly, it takes a lot of pressure off the students. They don't have to worry about "impressing" each other with the latest trends. Third, it is better for those families dealing with economic hardships. Usually there are programs to get those kids uniforms, if their parents cannot afford them and it also takes the pressure off those kids who might not be able to afford name brand clothes. Which can help prevent them from receiving any ridicule for that.
667056
When my kids' school tried to force my kids into uniforms i went to my 1st school board meeting to argue against this stupid, counter-productive, and morally reprensible action.  Those of us on the anti-uniform side had several good (and a few I admit that weren't so good) reasons not to have uniforms.\n\nThe decision of what the uniforms look like can NEVER be universally agreed upon. The final decision well come down to  a very few people, who then put their ideas onto everyone else.  I understand this is necessary in curriculum and book purchases but not fashion choices.\n\nI believe we can all agree that teachers have more than enough to do during school time. Uniform checking is an extra load they just don't need. Don't let anybody try to say that checking a uniform takes no more time enforcing any other dress code.  I spent 8 years in the military. I know all about wearing a uniform.  Checking uniform compliance is a meticulous activity.  You can tell at a glance if the clothes someone is wearing are smelly, have dirty words printed on it or show too much skin.  Teachers need to forget about uniforms and concentrate on what they are there for; teaching our kids.\n\nIf everyone has to wear the same clothes in a public school then anyone who can't afford the uniform will have to be supported by school funds.  They already are for meals, supplies, book fees, etc. The schools are strapped to the hilt as it is now.  We don't need an added expense.  \n\nUniforms are just a band-aid answer to real problems in schools.  It's a way for lazy, ineffectual administrators to look like they're doing something, rather than actually addressing what plagues the schools.\n\nUniforms have absolutely no educational value whatsoever.  There is no credible, conceiveable way that everyone wearing the same clothes improves education.  Anything that doesn't aid education has no business in schools.\n\nThere were probably others but it's late and I'm too tired to think of them right now.
80886
its good to have dress codes and not to have them\nCons- wearing stuff that you like would make you unique and give you freedom in what oyu want/like to wear\n\nPros- Students would dont be picked on if he/she wore something. No chance in students wearing inaproprate clothing to school. Keeps students more behaved.\n\nAnd thats all I could think of
1162216
Private schools are ok but in my opinion public provides much more. A child can learn equalllly as much in either but the key is parent involvement. I like the public system is better it also prepares your child for the real world. Public schools are not as strict, sheltered, nor calm as public much like real life. THe ultimate choice is the parent again I stress Parent involvment.
515559
Most people don't, but I had to wear a uniform up through 8th grade, and follow a fairly strict dress code up through high school.  I don't now in college, and I'm glad for that, but I think it was really useful when I was younger.  My schools were comparatively small, and the cliques weren't fun.  It was good not to have to worry what other people would think about the clothes I wore.  Though I don't know if I would have said so at the time, I think it might also have kept us just a little more focused on the academics.
412474
Dress codes should be required for public schools, because clothing is often a distraction to the education process.\n\nThere is enough pressures for young adults to get a proper education, so what they wear to school would eliminate the pressures of clothing.  A "uniform" should be required to attend classes.  \n\nThis would eliminate:\n\nUnapproved "sexy" jeans, or tops.  \nThe need to spend a lot of money on clothes to impress friends\nThe influence of "gang" colors in the schools\nEven the playing field, all students are equal status.\n\nThe most important thing going to school does is gives the students the tools to become young adults, and prepare them for higher education and eventually the business world.\n\nLook at the private schools, the students there outperform public school children because they stress education, and do not have the distractions of improper dress.\n\nMy co-worker is working three jobs to get his daughter in private school.  The tuition for her in 5th grade is $21,000 a year.\n\nThey are looking at paying over $100,000 for their daughter through grade twelve.  I could finish up with my B.A. degree and pursue my Master's degree and it not equal what they will be paying for a high school education for their daughter.\n\nSo, having a dress code is a tool that can be used for a successful education and we need to use it.