Should public schools have SCHOOL UNIFORMS???
363946
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.
831649
I don't think that people should have to wear clothing at all.  Should be a matter of choice.  Children who are raised in nudist colonies are much more pyschologically balanced than those who are not.  Some idiot said we should be ashamed of what God gave us and made us cover up.  Keeps a lot of people employed though.
119961
Depends on the locality. In most areas they follow the same curriculum as the county schools (The curriculum as defined by your local school board). They may advance it however. Not all private schools wear uniforms either.
170352
Some people say that school uniform diminshes pupils' individuality. \n\nI disagree - this is just like saying that you <can> judge a book by its cover (or in this case, a person by the clothes they wear).
311508
Probably not. That sounds extreme and unfair to me. I would ask a lawyer or look at the schools dress code though. You could probably sue them...But that requires a lawyer. But yeah, check out the dress code. Hope that helps\n\n\npeace
174506
Hi,\n\nThis can go either way, but if you work in a low socio-economic areas then in my experience having a school uniform is a good idea.\n\nI've seen kids come to school in the same clothes for several days/not washed or washed their uniforms/had badly torn uniforms. Imagine what they would be wearing if they had to wear other clothes (please note - the school often supplied extra clothes as the year progressed).\n\nAlso, by having a school uniform those students from poorer families are not as easily idenified (as they would be if students wore whatever they wanted) or made to fee uncomfortable by standing out in less flashly/trendy clothes (or worse, having to wear the same clothes repeatedly).\n\nThat was how I explained it to my students and they accepted it - junior school council brought up the idea of no uniforms. I said they could vote how they wanted - I just gave them the other side to the story.
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.
125209
NO!!!!  Ever been in line to get a drivers license?  Actually, quite the opposite.  I believe we need to privatize schools.  Capitalism will only make the product better. Instead of government controlling everything if we allow the private sector to compete for our children and their education they will have no choice but to be better schools.
1141139
Depends on what grade. The school you're attending will tell you their dress policy and whether a uniform is required. If you haven't been told, assume no uniform, and dress casually and comfortably. Dress modestly. The purpose of school is to get an education and learn new skills (including social skills). I hate to be rude, but also try to use spell check.
573755
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.
1154958
Yes, your kids would be better off in public schools. Don't indoctrinate them before they have a chance to learn to think for themselves.\n\nChildren taught  in public schools have  better test scores anyway.
828257
I think it is a great idea.  If the public schools don't do their job, as judged by the parents, the parents should get their per pupil allotment in a voucher to use elsewhere.\n\nIncentive for the school to do better, ability for our children to get better education if private schools can do it better for the same amount.
71453
Uniforms take away an important part of individuality. What's more they don't address the real problems at schools. They just mask them with costumes.
211456
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
402452
I think you should be proud to be at a school that allows things like that.  Dressing in rival colors?  That is a little immature for being in high school isn't it?  I would suggest if you don't like the school you are going to - simply transfer to another.\n\nPs.  Use spell check, your grammar is HORRIBLE for being in school.
820187
Oh yeah.  Uniforms are uniforms.  Everyone has to dress the same, look the same, think the same, eat the same....you get the picture.  You may get away with contacts, but don't count on that.  After all, where are you going to find a sterile environment to dunk your contacts in saline when out in the jungles of Burma, for instance?
95370
They probably\n\n1. Feel that how they dress is an expression of who they are and would like to be free to express that, and\n2. Dislike the idea of someone mandating how they are required to dress, and\n3. Hate how the uniforms look in other school districts\n\nMy kids go to a uniform only school district, and they've never really given it a whole lot of thought since it's always been this way for them, but I know I probably would have hated it when I was a kid.