Do you think kids should wear uniforms? Why?
456845
no because i think kids should be able to express themselves through the way they dress
391565
Chicago Public Schools went to uniforms (white shirts and black, navy blue pants) several years ago and things are working out just fine.  Parents and children no longer have to worry that some dropout is going to shoot them because of the color (gang colors)they're wearing.  \n\nChildren can express themselves by getting good grades and not by who is wearing the sharpest looking duds.
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.
304286
I believe that yes, they should. For me it would be a convenience issue more than anything- you don't have to worry about the "latest fashion", you don't have to plan your outfits, and there's no need to spend a lot of money on clothes. You can still wear what you want when you go out with friends, and you can still personalize a uniform with whatever jewelry is allowed or whatever. It's just a lot easier on the students and on faculty, because there isn't so much worry about dress code.\n\nAlso, have you ever noticed that it only seems to be the "cool" or "popular" kids who are against uniforms? It seems silly that in a place where you go to learn you have to worry about if you look cool or if the rich kids are making fun of you for not wearing designer labels. Uniforms are definately a good idea.
501238
You're confusing a uniform dress code with school uniforms.\n\nHere's the guidelines, gleaned off the web:\n\nAllowed:\n\nNavy, black or khaki pants or shorts or cotton or corduroy material. Girls may elect to wear a skirt or jumper.\nShirts with a collar - polo, buttoned down or regular collar.\nShirts with solid plain colors - blue, white, pink, yellow or gray hues only.\nStudents may wear Gilmore spirit wear, including hooded sweatshirt spirit wear.\nPlain-colored sweatshirts, sweaters or turtlenecks (same color scheme as shirts, but it does not have to match the shirt color, i.e. students can wear a blue shirt with a gray sweater.) * Brand name logos are acceptable.\nShirts can either be tucked in or not tucked in.\n\nNot allowed:\n\nJeans.\nSweatpants.\nHooded sweatshirts other than spirit wear hooded sweatshirts.\nNo writing, sports teams, etc.\nClothing that's not appropriately sized for that particular student.
1181421
Yes!  My daughter walks out of the door, properly dressed.  Skirt a decent length, tie properly done up.  Around the corner, down coems the tie and up goes the skirt.  When I ask why she tells me that the pressure on the kids is such that they're considered "uncool" to wear their uniform as it should be.  Trousers would actually free the girls from this pressure.  Also, never ever buy cheap skirts from supermarkets.  They're skimpy and make a statement.
437530
Pro- It deters from weird dressers and otherwise inappropriate attaire. People look the same and you can tell who the employees are. \n\nCons- not all people look good in a uniform. In a business setting they do not look professional.
71936
Dress codes would be good for self esteem of some students.  It would remove the provocative dress styles inspired by MTV.
818572
Can your students afford this?  Will it cause too much hardship for those who can not?  If you are sure of this, then I would say have some real fun,  make it a let your mom dress you day.  Come on, we all know our moms all wish we would dress a certain way.
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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:)
450876
I think it is a good idea. Kind of like a boot camp lol. It will teach them responsibility and give them a better chance at life.
1093338
I personally like the Navy uniforms better than any other branches uniforms like the navy just got new blue camo so they can work in! awesome... the Navy has good dress blues and dress whites the naval officers have really nice uniforms to i think the NAvy is the best!
907398
I have a son that plays high school football and almost nobody wears them anymore, even when i was in high school not that many kids were wearing them any more.......they probably should but it doesent seem to be stressed as much as it used to and of course kids dont ever think they will get hurt anyway
507668
Uniforms are the answer. If everyone is wearing basically the same clothing it leaves little room for distraction in the classroom. I teach at a Parochial school where uniforms are required. when we have dress=down days (kids choose what to wear) they act totally different.\nUniforms are the answer!
646190
it is easier for students at all schools, public and private, to wear a uniform to go to class.\n\nless competition and discrimination over appearance\n\ncheaper and ensures that students don't come to school in their beach clothes.\n\nthere is still enough room for individuality to be expressed through hair, shoes, makeup and general personality!
342195
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.
486989
The cheerleaders at my high school?  Good luck!  I just like the miniskirt part of the uniform...  Now, wait.  Isn't there a SHORT-sleeve version of that?  You want NO sleeve?  That would look weird...  I do remember seeing a short-sleeve uniform allowed for the private schools around here for warm weather.  I'm not sure if they are still required to wear a vest with that or something...  Didn't go to private school.