Do you think that school uniforms are a good idea? Why or why not?
455969
Definitely not.\nIt would be so incredibly boring in school.\nAnd that argument that it will reduce popularity differences - total bull. By the time you're in high/middle school, you *know* who you want to hang out with.
203935
Your school should carry them. If not, suggest the idea to the school. They should sell sweaters, stickers, and such.
395894
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.
8832
Yes I believe they should. First, so kids dress appriopriately to school and are taught discipline and second so the school does not turn into a fashion show
769442
Uniforms help stop problems with those who cannot afford the latest designer item.  There is also a sense of belonging at the school when they are worn.\nHowever unless there is a strict dress code the school will not be able to enforce the wearing of the uniform as pupils will always want to rebel - that's when the uniform is not a good idea - as the whole school tends to look rather tatty with shirts hanging out, fluorescent trainers being worn etc.  That would show that the Headteacher was not doing his/her job.
450829
The advantages to having uniforms at school are 1.) you can cut down on laundry cost. 2.) having to not buy school clothes is a great cost saving for large and low income families. 3.) time savings for single and working parents as you don't have to shop as much or spend time picking out clothes for your children to wear. 4.) allows for children to feel equal and may help their self esteem issues by not having to feel as if their clothing is up to par with the rest of the students. \n\nSome disadvantages are 1.) takes away from the students individualism and creativity. and 2.) The wounds created by teasing can be greater as the easiest thing to make fun of (a child's clothes) is taken away. \n\nI went to private school all through elementary and had the option of going to public school for high school. After the novelty of not having to wear a uniform wore off, I wished I could go back to wearing uniforms and not have to pick out clothes every day or have to go back to school shopping for clothes and supplies. Also, in high school, I had to buy my own clothes, uniforms would have been much cheaper,
582451
Maybe the concept is a good one in urban areas, where fashion seems to be a big deal, but definately not in rural areas.  Personally, I find uniforms to be very unattractive. It seems to me schools should chose more becoming colors and styles for uniforms to make them appealing.
1176354
I think that teachers should dress in a way that earns respect from their students and peers. No one dresses nice anymore. You go to a fancy restaurant or even church and everyone is wearing jeans. You want the students to follow dress codes, however, students may not want to dress the same as their teachers (even if their teachers are wearing the latest trends). Students may dress in a way that is much more over-the-top, just to prevent this. It's a job, dress for individuality when the day is done.
14769
I agree. It add the discipline to the kids, add a sense of united and eliminated the difference between kids. It also make you look good, feel good and feel young.\nBesides, if the uniform is cute/cool, doesn't it make a good memories when you're older?
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.
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.
632407
no, it's up to the school board committees if they want to have uniforms...i'm against them personally though...
276573
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!
240374
I do agree that you should be allowed to express yourself.  But I also think it would eliminate the need for teens to dress a certain way to fit in.  This way kids would actually get to know the person rather than base their first impression on what clothing they wear. This way the kids who really cant afford the new trendy clothes may be more accepted and have a better school experience.
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.
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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:)
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.