Why do schools have uniforms!!!!?
465170
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
760034
As a student I always wanted uniforms because of the fashion parade that went on at school.  It made life expensive for someone that had little money.  There was an automatic cast system - the haves and havenots.  The only good thing that came out of it was the fact that I learned to sew and when I got a job at age 15 I was skilled enough to be able to copy fashion designs; that skill has served me well throughout the years.\n\nAs a parent though, I still have to vote for uniforms.  It is the one area where an educator can level the fields inorder to make the classroom more condusive to learning.
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.
693043
One pro is that it cuts down on gang affiliations if the students all have to wear the same thing.\n\nIt also narrows the gap between the rich and poor.  \n\nIt also saves class time because the dress code is clearer.  I've worked at schools with uniforms and those with dress codes and it's easier to work with uniforms as there's no argument from students as to certain accessories.\n\nUniform violations are also used as a secondary discipline device.  If a teacher or administrator notices consistent violations, there's usually more going on in that student's behavioral pattern that needs looking into.
668901
The dress code encompasses the wearing of a similar uniform.It says nothing about the cleanliness of its components, not the fit of the said uniform.
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.
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.
1174648
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.
340153
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:)
90783
To prepare children for life in the real world.Standards of education have declined to the point where kids don't have a fair chance in the outside world once the graduate, a dress code helps to a small degree by getting them used to rules of conduct expected in the working environment.
705145
Yes, in high school.  We were demonstrating and burning the dress code which hadn't been updated since 1947.   Boys were getting expelled when their hair went over the top of their ears. Things have sure changed.  Now the school are excited if the chicks boobs aren't hanging out and the boys pants are somewhere near the waistline.  And what is this with all the fat chicks and hip-hugger pants.  That is gross!
732491
There should be a degree of a dress code. Alot of the coaches dress looking good for being on the sideline. So just make those last 2 or 3 dress resonable as well.
210213
Go to: www.findarticles.com\nEnter: school uniforms\nThere are many articles there discussing the merits of school uniforms.
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.
884113
yes schools should wear uniform to give students a feeling tht they belong to same class, group and category.no upper class or lower class feeling.
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.
156519
Tradition , if there is one thing baseball has over other sports is its link to the past.   Many players as they grew older became player managers for their teams and would not only manage the game put would field a position or have themselves ready to pinch hit at certain times. Thus, the need to have a uniform on during games.  Also, coaches stand on the playing field next to 1st and 3rd bases.  However, in modern day baseball I think managers look rather silly in uniform.