why do people think that school uniform help academically?
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Because it takes the attention off wardrobe.  It helps alleviate the problems with "I have this and you don't". It ensures equality among the students-at least as far as the clothes go.  But, don't get me wrong, when I was in school, I would have been furious if they changed us to uniforms.  I don't think I would have cared if it had been the norm the whole time.
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not all uniforms...but if they look "sharp" and like they care about how they look, it makes them appear more mature and more reliable.
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I think a uniform is more fair practice. It puts everyone on an equal playing field by removing the quest of designer clothes to be popular. Kids are at school to learn, not for a fashion show. (Yikes I just quoted the Fresh Prince of BelAir)
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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.
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it ensures that students have that sense of equality.it helps to eliminate inferiority complex as those student who cant afford many clothes or expensive clothes do not feel inferior
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actually it is cheaper and less stress. The benefits well lets see.... no gang colors, no high cost nikes or any other expensive name brand tennis shoes, clothing that sets people apart financially, the fact that girls will be dressed modestly, along with boys having their pants up around their waist. That people a judged by who they are not what they wear, popularity comes from how a person is not how they look. There are so many things great about uniforms, including less laundry, better educations, it has been pr oven that in schools where uniforms were worn that the learning levels increased. I don't get how anyone would not want uniforms, but that is just my opinion. I have seen the benefits and am so excited at the prospect that my kids will be wearing them next year.
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no - I think uniforms in all schools is a good idea.
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Uniforms help diminish the competition between students whose parents cannot afford--or choose not to buy--designer fashion for their children. Uniforms heighten the atmosphere of unity (even if subconsciously). \n\nParents with more than one child attending a school face the expense of acquiring uniforms for each child. Some are fortunate enough to receive donated uniforms to help offset cost.\n\nSome degree of peer pressure in schools will always exist, but uniforms manifest the fight against peer pressure on the visual level.
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depending on whether you mean dress code or uniformity.\ni'm complete against uniformity simply because clothing is another form of individuality and taking that away just makes us robots and that's ridiculous.\non the other hand, dress code is very very important.\nit keeps trashy girls from using their clothing to get attention in a way that shouldn't be given. simply because you can dress that way doesn't mean you should. aside from all other things school is still for learning not a fashion show. it's fine to look nice but the dress code keeps it from going overboard.\nEXCEPTION: flip-flops being banned is totally ridiculous. while safety is important so is comfort. if they are that concerned about safety the should take out the stairs. \nhope this helps. <3
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5 reasons why uniforms are a bad idea.......\nSelf Expression\nMany educators and sociology experts believe that requiring children to wear standardized uniforms stifles their self-expression. Self-expression is an important part of child development and some experts believe that curbing it with uniforms can be detrimental to a child. Experts also believe that students who are forced to wear uniforms will only find other, less appropriate ways to express themselves, possibly through inappropriate use of makeup and jewelry. \n\nIndividuality\nSome experts believe that public education attempts to strip children of their individuality. They believe that public education does not meet the needs of children who do not fall in the norm, and that uniforms attempt to force every student into one mold. They see standard dress as another way for public educators to remove student individuality where they should be embracing and celebrating diversity. Some experts believe it is not in the best interest of the child to try to control socialization which is a part of human nature. They believe that such use of school uniforms does not prepare children from the real world in which they will continue to be judged by appearances. \n\nCost\nThere are just as many experts who believe that the cost of school uniforms is a negative factor as those who see it as a positive factor. Some experts believe that it increases the amount of clothing parents will have to buy for their children because the children will still want and need clothing for the hours they are not in school. Uniforms can be more expensive for a family who buys from second-hand stores or who relies on hand-me-down clothing from friends and family. Some experts believe cost is a negative aspect of school uniforms because there is no use for them outside of school. \n\nComfort\nMany experts argue that different types of clothing feel comfortable to different people. Some children are more comfortable in a specific material or style of clothing. Uniforms reduce one’s ability to choose clothing that fits individual comfort needs. Experts believe that children need to feel comfortable in order to maximize learning, and that uniforms can therefore deter academic success. \n\nPros are not Pros\nMany educators and experts believe that, although in theory uniforms should improve academic, behavioral, and social outcomes, in reality they do not. These experts argue that the studies of schools who initiate uniforms do not report improvement in any of these areas; therefore, if the desired outcomes are not reached, there is no valid reason to standardize student dress.
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I work in education. I see children dressed in the latest fashion , designer clothes and expensive jewlrey. i see other children in clothes that are old and tattered. The parents of the poorly dressed kids can't afford expensive clothes and their children usually stay on the sidelines,feel inferior and are made fun of by the other children. This happens in all age groups. If there was a uniform all would be equal and this would be one less stress kids wouldn't have to deal with. The uniform could be as simple as an inexpensive pair of jeans and a tee shirt.
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I'm not buying the "stifles creativity" arguments nor am I buying the "forces conformity" jag.  I believe that a uniform actually makes people work HARDER to stand out and be creative (ie: their physical image alone carries no weight).  I also believe that in life one needs to understand when the *appearance* of conforming is in their best interest (ask anyone in a successful career).  But a uniform does not mean conformation - at least it didn't to the slutty catholic school girls I used to date, smoke dope and drink with...\n\nI think uniforms are a great equalizer.
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my son goes to a public school in ohio. uniforms are required,inthemselves the uniform is not $,but we end up buying 3 sets of clothes:uniforms,play clothes and dress/holiday clothes sometimes known as sunday best .this ends up being quite expensive.my son is an only child,i believe in hand me downs wearing stret clothes to school parents can pass clothes down,our uniforms after so many washings/ironings look terrible.so every year new clothes.also clothes are a form of expression uniforms does not allow this,they r kids not marines.dont get me wrong,i believe in all the armed forces,but our children need creative outlets esp with so many art programs shutting down due to levis not being passed and teacher cuts
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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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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.
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Thesis Statement:Uniforms should not be required in schools because students will not able to express themselves with them.\n We have enough restrictions in our life already and will get more as we grow older. We should be able to have at least a bit of fun in life while we can.\nThat should give you some idea. Hope this helps:)
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Topic 1 - I used to work at a Private High School that required uniforms.  \n\nPro - 1) Uniforms make everyone equal (or appear equal).  You don't have the problem of the "rich" kids looking rich and well you know.\n2) Fosters a feeling of belonging.  Look at any sports team.  They all have uniforms.  Why?  Because it shows everyone else that they are part of this team.  So for schools, it can (depending on the uniform) identify you as "belonging" to this school.\n3) Uniforms reduce the amount of time teenagers spend "worrying" about what to wear, so they can spend more time concentrating on their school work (Hey, these are not my reasons - these are the ones the school gave.  Personally, I always had difficulty maintaining a straight face with that one).\n4) Uniforms reduce the overall cost of clothing that parents have to spend.  Uniforms only need to be replaced if they are outgrown or damaged.  Unlike regular cloths which go in an out of fashion constantly, and therefore must be purchased on a regular basis so that the student can "be in style".\n\nCon:\n1) Uniforms provide an "institutional" like atmosphere that forces teenagers to conform to one standard.  It starts the job of making them into "followers" and conformers.\n2) Uniforms constitute a militaristic idea, and works to destroy individuality, and free-thinking.\n3) Uniforms do not destroy peer hierarchy based on clothing.  Instead it forces everyone into the same clothing - the style of which accentuates some body types and looks terrible on others.  The individual cannot chose clothing that looks best on him/her.  This can significantly reduce the self esteem of that person.\n4) Uniforms do not reduce the overall cost of clothing for the parent, because the student is going to want "real" cloths to wear as soon as they get home from school.  So the cost to the parent actually increases because they must buy both sets of cloths.\n5) Uniforms do not make everyone equal.  Uniforms or not, the rich kids will always be able to "accessorize" in order to distinguish their financial status from the others.\n\nTopic 2\nNot exactly sure what they mean by "foster new damage" - what kind of damage?  But here is my take on it\nPro (means you are arguing that Electronic Devices do Foster New Damage)\n1) When you use something like a computer or calculator, you don't learn the real thing (i.e. you don't need to know math in order to get a correct answer with a calculator, you don't need to know how to spell because the computer corrects it).\n2) Computers get faster and faster, but humans can only work so fast.  This is causing work environments that have unrealistic assumptions about how much productivity can be accomplished in a specific amount of time.  Worker dissatisfaction and burn-out is at an all time high.\n3) Over use of electronic devices creates adults with less social skills.  When kids do all of their communicating via texting, paging, or email they don't learn the "art" of conversation with a real person.  This also causes them problems later in working environments that require "team work" because they never learned how to relate to other people - especially those who can be difficult.\n4) Over use of electronic devices has created a whole new set of medical problems.  RMI - repetitive motion injuries such as Carpal Tunnel did not exist until the advent of the computer.  Also more issues such as lower back problems due to sitting at a computer all day in a bad chair, or vitamin D deficiency caused by spending all hours indoors in artificial environments and not getting to see the sun.  A new one is being called "irritable desk syndrome" - look it up, I'm not kidding\n5) Electronic devices have become a "leash" which we cannot get away from work, or home.  It used to be that once you left work, you stopped wor