It is the age-old question, pondered endlessly by ancient philosophers and playwrights, scientists and mathematicians since the beginning of time: to uniform or not to uniform? Although uniforms were never a subject of choice for Hamlet, nor were they ever discussed by the great minds of history, there is some truth to the previous statement. Uniforms have consistently proven to be one of the largest debates regarding schooling, consistently showing to have two sides of seemingly equal strength. When looking at the opinions of students, the test subjects for this long-term experiment, the general consensus is that of opposition. Though they may not realize it now, however, there are real benefits in creating uniforms for students, both short-term and in the long run. All schools should implement uniform policies because of their ability to enhance students by improving well-being, creating safer communities, and teaching important life skills.
To begin, having a standard set of dress generally allows for improved health and overall happiness among the school community. Uniforms, as the name suggests, create unity and bring a sense of pride to many students, greatly contributing to their well-being. Being part of a greater community, whether students realize it or not, helps to satisfy man’s natural desire to belong. Belonging to and taking pride in the school community helps young adults to feel more confident, as they feel part of something greater than themselves, while
The argument I am looking to convey to the audience is that requiring high school students to wear uniforms should be overturned allowing students to wear what they want. The reasoning behind this argument is lack of proof that it lessens the chances of getting bullied, strips young adolescents of their individuality, and creates a competitive market for parents to have to in essence spend more money than save. There was the desired goal of creating the school uniform policy to put an end to bullying. However, that vision has yet to come to fruition with the reality being the policy is adding more negatives than visible positives. These aspects highlight why grade schools K-12 should cease with the requirement for students to have to wear uniforms.
Does it really matter if students dress the same, or different at school? As a matter of fact, this has been a debatable topic when school uniforms are mentioned. Furthermore, in the majority of public schools, students do not have to wear uniforms. Moreover, in the majority of the private schools, students have to wear uniforms. In addition, what would happen if uniforms in a public school were required? Uniforms mean that every student in the school would be wearing the same clothing item. Of course, many parents and students are fond of this idea, however, many are opposed to school uniforms. In this journal entry, we will be looking at why schools should have uniforms, and why they shouldn't have uniforms.
School Uniforms are being pushed more and more in schools, but what is commonly thought of when the words “school uniform” is said? For most people the picture of children in the same colored uniforms gathered in front of a Catholic Church or a private school is displayed in their mind. This picture is one of the many problems with school uniforms. Instead of being seen as an individual, students are seen as just another kid in a uniform attending a fancy private school. The students cannot develop the self-expression that is crucial to their development at this age. Uniforms are thought to create a more protected campus and learning environment, however, if someone wants to bully someone else, clothes are not going to stop them. The cost, which is usually seen as a pro, can actually be more than people anticipate. As one can see, in the best interest of any student, school uniforms should not be made part of the dress code.
For quite some time now there has been an ongoing discussion about students wearing school uniforms in public schools. Is students in the public-school system play a major role on them academically? Is making the students wear uniforms unfair or does it show equality? What image does it set for the schools that do have a uniform policy? Over the last few decades, the schools, parents, and students have had a debatable issue over the uniform matter.
One of the biggest controversies in the United States is whether or not public school students
Not only all private schools but also all public schools should have school uniforms. This is a highly talked about topic that should be addressed. Some high schoolers have a very low self esteem because of their clothing with school uniforms that problem can be reduced. School uniforms also make school more affordable for parents or guardians because they do not have to go clothes shopping for school. With school uniforms students focus on their school work and grades more that their clothing. School uniforms are a good decision and not only does it benefit your kids it benefits you too.
In 1994, the school district of Long Beach California was one of the first to enforce school uniforms in the grades Kindergarten through 8th, and crime rates in the district dropped 22% soon after. School attendance also improved after the uniforms were introduced. Although this one statistic shows there are positive outcomes from school uniforms, there is one question that remains: Do school uniforms help or harm the students and environment at school? The controversy among this topic is that some people believe that uniforms improve the way kids act in class, however, others believe that school uniforms make their behavior worse. Another thing that certain people don’t like about uniforms is that they are very costly. A woman in Indianapolis was interviewed and said that she has five kids that all need uniforms, and with all the costs combined she had to pay almost $700. She found it was an outrage because she has a son who was a senior at the time and she had to pay for his uniforms as well. Even though she believed that uniforms are not an advantage, other people have the belief that uniforms have a positive outcome. In fact, some people think that the students’ behavior becomes subsequently better in the classroom setting; this is proven in the Long Beach study. There is also proof that school uniforms save people lots of money. This is because parents in one
New Orleans has the highest amount of schools with a school uniform policy in the US. Some schools nowadays have their kids wear school uniforms, there are some positive to this. As most kids are bullied, having them in a uniform can help them not get bullied. Even though there can be positives, there are more negatives to having kids wear school uniforms. Schools shouldn’t require their students to wear a school uniform because kids have individual tastes and different body types, it takes away their freedom to express themselves, and uniforms can be costly.
School uniforms and dress codes are becoming a popular trend among schools. Most Students and some parents don’t agree with the enforcement with school uniforms, saying that uniforms are taking away self-expression in schools. But, school uniforms are not a negative thing to have. Yes, uniforms and some very strict dress codes limit what the students have to choose to wear to school every day, but it doesn’t limit them from learning which is the main reason they are in school. Some students treat school as a fashion show, so eliminating the size of wardrobe shifts the attention toward their school work. Although requiring students to wear school uniforms may violate their self-expression in some ways, a uniform is supposed to be looked
School dress codes have always been a center of controversy, with uniforms being at its core. Uniforms are a simple way to control how your students look and how they’re perceived by the surrounding community. They also boost the students’ self-esteem and confidence. Nobody has to worry about wearing the latest trend or how they look in the eyes of their peers. Uniforms equalize the playing field for every student. Furthermore, uniforms help those who struggle to get out of bed on time. Wearing the same thing everyday results in a smaller amount of time it takes to get dressed. You can roll out of bed, throw it on, and be ready to go. Due to wearing the same thing everyday, a school-wide sense of unity is felt. Wearing your school colors everyday creates some unity and spirit, which results in students feeling like they belong in their school. Schools acquire a sense of identity as their students are united together, with uniforms creating alliance and harmony. Uniforms make upholding the dress code system so much easier and they prepare students for the future. When you are held to a certain standard for a period of time, you use that outside of school. Uniforms show you what is appropriate in a professional and an academic environment. It’s important to understand when to dress smartly because, in fact, it greatly impacts the future of a student and how they’re accepted by future employers.
School uniforms have been a topical debate amongst educators, parents and children for quite some time now. Many folks feel that requiring uniforms in school has had a major influence and impact on the students and on the school environment as a whole. Opponents, on the other hand, think that the obligation of uniforms violates the right of freedom of expression for students and can be a financial burden on lower class families. These are some of the main points from people who are against enforcing school uniforms. So, should students truly be forced to wear uniforms to school daily? On the surface, it seems that the uniform debate should not be as hotly debated as it truly is. It’s just clothing. But, in reality the uniform controversy has spear headed a large deliberation and there has been much research done that has proven that schools that enforce uniform dress codes have improved on many levels. Uniforms have been shown to improve attendance and graduation rates, help prevent gang activity on campuses, alleviate peer pressure, and much more. Requiring school uniforms, even at a basic level is something that should be enforced in all schools. (https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-uniforms/)
There has been a big controversy over a particular subject around the world. This particular subject is one that has been debated over by many schools and people, including parents, teachers, and students. It is also one that has been a topic of essays and articles for years. If you haven’t guessed what this particular subject is by now, well, too bad.
Should schools make students wear uniforms? In the state of California, schools are deciding whether or not wearing uniforms is the best thing for students. For the city of Adelanto, these could be reasons to consider starting wearing uniforms at the schools. For the school, Columbia Middle School, wearing uniforms this could be a very controversial topic among student that go to the school. Many students should consider the many pros and cons of wearing uniforms at their schools before forming an opinion on the uniforms.
Lack of parents support is the most significant reason for schools failing to implement any sort of school uniform code. Parents, teachers, and students should support the need for school uniforms in public schools so that they may be able to achieve higher educational goals. This paper will discuss many of the pros to the debate on uniforms in public schools as well as touch on some of the cons on the subject. After weighing the two sides, it will demonstrate how the pros are a more sensible alternative and why schools should require mandatory uniforms for their students.
School uniforms: a debate that has been tossed back and forth for years now. The percentage of schools that necessitate uniforms and the percentage of the ones that do not are approximately equal. This conveys a dispute that is difficult to find a definite solution for, due to the ambiguous negatives and positives being drawn between both arguments. Uniforms being a part of school systems became widespread first after Long Beach, California implemented them into their elementary and middle schools. It is safe to say that since then, schools have become far more lenient with what restrictions students have when it comes to uniforms. However, some others disagree with the policies on uniforms, believing that they obstruct on children's