why are school uniforms important?
349616
they come with really cute socks
248321
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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Public School: Yes because it will show come class. Public schools are unfortunatley given a bad name at times. The kids are not looked at as smart and are looked as trouble makers. In society today people go by looks and their first impressions. Imagine seeing a nicely dressed teenager walking across the street, then imagine a teenager with a Doo Rag or something on. Right off the bat you make an assumption, without even knowing the person. The old fashion reasons are the ones listed above, but look deeper. Imagine someone goes to an interview with T-shirt, and the other with a suit. Which would you pick. See what I mean.
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For one it saves money for the parents. I remember when I was in school our parents would spend three to five houndred dallors on our new school wardrobe. It would help the poor kids fit in also. They would not have to worry about having name brand clothes for school. And a big plus all your good clothes will last alot longer. And most of all the teachers will not have to worry about wardrobe malfunctions!
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.
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The standard arguments are that they  reduce social friction,\nsave money, make it easier to identify students and non students, help establish a studious atmosphere, increase school spirit and focus more attention on education.\nI know you asked for positive arguments  but I'd like to share my experiences.\n My experience with public schools that required uniforms was that  none of these  arguments actually  held up in real use  over time. Social friction etc. still occurs, We found that the  Uniforms were so poorly made that they tore and  wore out  in a  very short  time even  before being outgrown which happened 3 or 4 times in a school year.  Uniforms are only available in a limited range of sizes,  small and large children had extreme difficulty finding uniforms.  They were so uncomfortable that  many children could not study.\n The local schools still have uniform requirements and originally there was almost 100% compliance now  8 years after  instituting mandated  uniforms  over 80% of students get waivers and wear  regular clothing  only kindergartners and first graders  actually tend to wear the uniforms.
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For us it seems bad but just think how long can u were new clothes?After a month or so we'll be repeating and in an year?JUST THINK.Notonly that once we stop uniforms the students will be more beauty consious specialy in coed schools.Uniform's even better for poor people.Nobody can tease them for their poverty.So I think UNIFORM is the best
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the two school where I have worked at do were uniforms..Great idea.It has cut down on the violence because the gangs were showing their colors.There are certain colors that the students cannot wear.\nThe teachers know if a student belongs on campus at the H.S.\nIt has improved the self esteem of students that can't afford name brand clothing.They cannot have name brands showing.\n\nIf you think about it,it kind of prepares you for the real world.Some jobs out there require some type of uniform,even at McDonalds they have to wear them.\nMost jobs that deal with the public require that you dress nice.Unless you want to be a plumber and have your crack showing all the time.  LOL\nTo be vey honest I didn't like the idea but after I later saw how the students that couldn't afford name brand clothing attending school more often because of the uniforms it really changed my mind
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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.
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Having school uniforms have pros and con;\n\nPros;\n- everyone wear the same attire, no show off, no competition who wear best cloth\n- everyone look the same, no need to spend on fancy stuff just to become the best looking person in school\n- discipline, everyone follow the rule, from the hemline, to the tuck in\n\nCons;\n- you can't cut class, as everyone will immediately know where you are from\n- bland, everyone look the same for the entire school year\n- unflexible, you need to have more than 1 sets of uniform as you need to have your worn uniform laudry\n\nUsually its the private school that requires uniform. Like when we were growing up.
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In school uniforms these points still apply\n\nConformity - If everyone dresses the same then there should be no competition in the schools.\n\nEasier issuing - If the uniforms are all basically the same then cheaper to buy in bulk and issuing a uniform becomes a matter of sizes.\n\nSchool Pride - A uniform is supposed to show off school pride. A smart, clean uniform is to make a good impression on the community\n\n*  *  *  *  *  *  *\n\nThe problem with uniforms is it just makes students find other ways to show off. Girls hike their skirts and unbutton the blouses. They add accessories like expensive jewelery (watches, necklaces or earrings) to stand out.\n\nGuys bring expensive toys like MP3 players to show off. The status is still there but now it is more pronounced as now the sameness in the uniforms make the differences stand out.\n\nAs for being cheaper, most of the time they are not. A standard school uniform is about $75, but the average kid wears about $50 for their shirt and pants. (Footwear isn't included as a standard uniform piece and isn't included in the average out-of-school wear)\n\nThe school pride thing falls flat in that students are only supposed to wear their uniforms to and from school and for classes. If a student is discouraged from wearing their uniform at any other time, how are uniforms supposed to show school pride?\n\nSo in reality uniforms don't do what they are intended to do, instead they are more expensive for the average student and they help those that want to show off by drawing attention to the expensive accessories. And by not allowing the student to wear the uniform if they want to, the student never shows any school pride outside of school.
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This is totally doing your homework for you, and its so easy!  Go to yahoo news and do a search on dress codes, newspaper.  Go to the libary and look for a book on self-esteem, they will always talk about how important it is to look and feel good, and project your true self.  That is a great source for wearing what you want.  And website...try a blog where someone has written about how much it sucks to have to wear a uniform.  It is personal and online.  Good luck
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If we are talking about public schools, I don't believe a madatory uniform is right.\n\nFor private schools, it is acceptable.
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uniforms\ncoeducational schools\nabortion\nimprisonment of alleged terrorists without trial\nimportance of life\nwhy students shud go to college\n\nthats all i can think of sry =]\nnext time specify wut grade ur in!
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Well each and every student will be appropriately dressed if you had an uniform policy...\n\nFor example,\nNo Belly shirts, male or female.\nNo low-rider pants male or female.\nNo Inappropriate T-shirts with Sayings on them male or female.\nNo Underwear showing with the lowrider pants male and female.\nNo open toed shoes.\nNo skirts shorter than 2 inches, above the knee.\nNo bra straps showing.\nNo tank tops, male or female.\n\n\nAll I can think of right now...\n\nBut I do agree public schools should institute some sort of uniform policy, the kids dressing is out of control.\n\nThere is plenty of time after school to express ones self as an individual through dress or whatever, School is for learning!!!
560038
It saves children from 'competing' over who has the best designer clothing, etc.  Means everyone dresses the same, so the less financially affluent don't stand out among the crowd.
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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.