A few years ago many were made to believe that if we changed the way our children dressed at school, that it would make them perform better in the classroom, and or help them become more unified. As a result of this our school district thought it would better suit us as a society and decided to enforce a district wide dress code only allowing our children to dress in attire they deemed fit and that resembled every other student in their school. Not only did this negatively affect our children and their freedom to uniquely express themselves but also I believe put many families including myself in a worse financial bind then usual.
Initially when the idea came along of having all schools no matter the grade level be required to wear uniforms
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Each school year a family has to go out and buy their child or children a certain top, bottom and pair of shoes in order to be considered dress code compliant, for many this is an inconvenience. The average household has at least two or more children to buy clothing for, which means not only are they obligated to provide a school uniform for each day of the week but also for the changing seasons, on top of buying regular clothes for their child to wear outside of school. This has not only affected our economy in a negative way, but also put restrictions on how our children are able to express themselves and or their unique personality, which many do by their choice of clothing. The requirement of uniforms also takes away from our children being comfortable with their choice clothing, the materials can be uncomfortable if you’re child is sensitive to the material, and many kids oppose the use of buttons, zippers and restrictive clothing especially if they suffer from a disability. I truly believe that each person should have the right to choose to wear what makes them feel comfortable and still be school appropriate in hopes to restore freedom of mind and expression, and then maybe our children can learn to think and feel on their own without fear of labels and restrictions based on their choice of clothing, yes I understand that many felt this was a way to guide our children, but it has only showed them to fear what others think of
When you take the freedom of picking your own clothes away from kids, they can’t express who they are. Kids express themselves from what they wear. If someone likes a band or a certain artist, they might wear a t-shirt with the name on it. If someone really likes dresses and fashion, that’s what they’ll wear. When telling kids what to wear, they can’t be an individual. They won’t feel different. You always want to be unique and be different than others and having a uniform on with your whole social class, you won’t get that freedom.
“Opponents say school uniforms infringe upon students’ right to express their individuality, have no positive effect on behavior and academic achievement, and emphasize the socio economic disparities they are intended to disguise.” (Procon.org 1). I think that Crestwood High School should not require school uniforms because parents spend about one billion dollars per year on school uniforms. While some believe that Crestwood High School should require uniforms because they may deter crime and increase students safety.(Procon.org 1). I strongly maintain that we should not require uniforms, so students could have a right to express their thoughts. School uniforms would not be good for Crestwood because it restricts students’ freedom of expression
Young girls across the world are constantly being sexualized and told to cover up their bodies. Girls starting from middle school through high school are told to meet ridiculous standards that are required to be appropriate to attend public school. Girls who are forced to change or go home based on these absurd demands are being told that putting their education on pause, is more important that being comfortable in their clothes they are wearing. A boys wears a shirt to school with a bikini model on it, and nothing is said. A girl wears a tanktop on a 90 degree day, and she is pulled out of class. Standards like this are interrupting the education of many young women across the world, and they need to be stopped. Ruining self esteem for
What if I told you that, you don’t have a choice in what you can wear to some schools. Mostly high school and that’s the time when all children should express themselves and grow as individuals. Many schools around the world has a dress code policy that the students must follow. In America dress code policy has been around for more than 100 years. The first school dress code law was established in 1969 by the U.S. Supreme Court. “The constitutionality of these codes was first challenged in a 1969 U.S. Supreme Court case called Tinker v. Des Moines, which involved students who were banned by their school district from wearing black armbands to school to protest the Vietnam War. The court ruled in favor of the students saying they had the right under the First Amendment to wear the armbands; this set the overall standard in place.” (-Kimberly Yates). Many school board believe that dress code rules for students within their district to promote a safe, disciplined school environment, prevent interference with schoolwork and discipline. Some of the dress code policies in school are to strict and stop students from expressing themselves. This is still going on to this day, in schools around the world dress code policies interfere with a students’ right to self-expression. I believe that dress codes should be banned from schools and to let the students wear what they want to wear. Dress codes should be banned because the students are not able to express themselves, the system is a
School dress codes have become a very large issue,though it always has been, but now that students have been protesting against their school's dress code there have been many more problems that are surfacing between the school district and the students. School dress codes are taking away the purpose of school, students come to learn, and to be educated, but instead are forced to change their clothing because it doesn’t fit the school dress code. The dress code solely takes away students creativity and their right to explore with clothing. The administration also tells students to “not care what others think” then take students out of class and tell them that the length of their shorts is making a
One of the greatest controversies that is spreading throughout high schools in the United States is parents and their children against the enforcement of their school’s uniform policy. More schools have been adopting uniform policies within the past decade. Rules contained in the policy that are implemented range from wearing certain types of tops (shirts) in specified colors to students being required to tuck in their shirts. In the past, uniforms were exclusively for students who attended private schools because they were “well-off”, but now uniforms are being seen more frequently in public schools on students of all economic levels. Having gone through a school system that considered adopting a uniform policy, I would have to press
Dress Codes The dress codes began in the year 1966, when President Bill Clinton announced that American schools require a uniform to ensure the safety of the school children. If we enforce dress codes students will miss out on education, since teachers are more focused on enforcing the dress code than teaching. Dress codes are sexist and make women feel bad about themselves but, schools have every right to push for a safe and disciplined school environment. I believe enforcing the school dress code will lead students to feel disadvantaged and helpless.
My first reason for supporting free dress is a very controversial topic that has been talked about on many different big topics, and is going to be talked about yet again on this paper. Adults and children across the U.S.A . are constantly talking about things to change in public schools(uniforms, private schools, better learning etc.) one of which being how children in 5th to 8th grade are “dressing” and something has been noticed, that it is genderized . For example if you're a girl or like me it is already hard enough for girls as it .Take a look at your school dress code (this is a dress code from warner upper elementary link--http://www.farmington.k12.mi.us/wues/pdf/warner_dress_code.pdf)when looking at it, it kinda hurt tell me how many times has a boy at your school got dress coded . Well i have seen none ,But ask yourself again how many times has a girl got dress coded.
Approximately 64% of the United States public education system requires a strict dress code. How does the dress code affect the students and how does it benefit them? Do the students have a say in this dress code policy? Do they have a fair vote on how dress code violations should be addressed? So many questions on how the students defend their rights in the public-school system, yet they cannot have the opportunity to have their opinions heard. Dress code amongst the years have changed amongst the years and not for the better. High School dress code is demoralizing towards females and the consequences are exorbitant.
The dress code at Anaheim High School should be eliminated for all students. The school should be more focused on a student education than on what they wear. students have been told to change for wearing jeans that have holes in them and have missed lectures only because the teacher made that student go change because they have to uphold the decision of the school. In the District Website of Anaheim High School it informs the community about what their children can or can not wear according to the policy. It tells every person that they can not wear shorts showing girls buttocks or shoulder less tops as to not provoke anybody. Why do cheerleaders get that privilege to wear short skirts were they show there buttocks but for a non cheerleader
Is there anything more embarrassing than being dress coded at school? Enforcing a dress code among children is unfair because it not only discriminates against people but it destroys someone’s whole day. Dress codes and school uniforms are meant to increase student achievement and make everyone equal but instead it only hurts people. Most school dress codes are unnecessary and are sexist. Enforcing dress codes is suppose to boost student achievement but instead is racist, sexist and unnecessary. Schools should take into consideration their student 's feelings before they establish rules for dressing.
Dress codes and school uniforms restrict individuals from expressing themselves and feeling comfortable in school; where they are forced to go.
In the summer it gets very hot and humid, especially in the school buildings. From personal experiences a T-shirt and pants isn’t meeting their needs, it doesn’t let a student express who they are. Students can get highly uncomfortable throughout the day and may not give their full attention during their learning sessions. Clothing should not be one of the many objects that take away a student's learning. Self expression, pressure on student on what to wear, and personality should be a person's own decision not anyone else's.
A dress code is simply a set of rules about what clothing may or may not be worn to a school that each student has to follow. Almost every school has a dress code that their students have to follow by during the school hours. Whether the students want to follow it, the policy can help them for a job in the future, because they know what is expected of them. Dress codes in high schools in the United States should be enforced to promote equality to every student to improve his or her educational and social experience.
In general schools, dress codes are very important to the principal, because they think kids wearing a certain clothing cause’s violence, bullying, fights, and distractions. I know there have been so many shootings, violence but schools around here not have to be punished from all of these big cities problems. Because some surrounding schools have uniforms, which would be awful for kids to wear. I mean if kids have inappropriate language on their clothing make them put tape on it or inside out, like it was back years ago when society wasn’t completely violence. Big cities have such a problem with violence, and bullying and they blame it on the dress codes. In some cases it could be the problem but not always, because most of the time it’s just a teenager trying to act out in anger, which they go off the deep end and do something crazy and then end up in jail.