Persuasive Essay On School Uniforms

Growing up, I attended a Catholic elementary school, middle school, and high school. I found it easier to attend and focus on school when wearing the same clothes as everyone else. Today, tiny southern towns even to the nation's largest cities, public school uniforms have become so common this year that in many areas, they are no longer the exception, but the rule (Lewin “Dress for Success: Public School Uniforms”). Imagine a parent’s comfort in knowing their child was being treated as an equal at school each and every day. No judgment or hassle on picking out an outfit to impress anyone. With the implementation of school uniforms, the most comfort for us, students, is possible. There is a vast amount of controversy on the way school

Many kids at their school do not like their uniforms or rules on school clothes.50% of students and parents on Debate.org say no to school uniforms.“ Uniforms ugh, this is by a TEN YEAR OLD. Uniforms,you can be a bully target with uniforms.” This was by a real person on debate.org stating their opinion on uniforms. I personally agree because i have seen kids at the school I go to be bullied because they have a stain on their shirt, but they have to wear it because it’ school policy. Overall many kids can be bullied because of uniforms and that can cause suicide and and leave a family wanting to do something about it but can’t. Something needs to be done because of this horrible effect.

Favored by private schools and institutions, school uniforms are the mandatory clothing an individual must wear when going to school, but in public schools it is becoming more common in high poverty areas. When having uniforms, it is said to allow an even playing field among students and lowers social anxieties, and encourages kids to focus on their studies in comparison to their clothes within the United States. Yet others say, school uniforms attack the student’s rights to express their individuality, have little to no positive effect on how children act, their academic standpoint, and emphasizes the social anxieties that individuals are trying to hide such as fear of not fitting in..

Students have to wear uniforms to school. There are various reasons to why wearing school uniform is beneficial. First, it give students the opportunity to focus on their education rather than their attire. It decreases the number of inappropriate clothings students wear. Girls, especially in high school would usually experiment on the way they dress, they care so much about what others think of them … and is very vulnerable to to critics, if students were allowed to use free clothes. They will think about their outfits, what to wear on the next day and the other rather than focusing on their studies. it has been proven that the uniform policy has increased the number.

Today, many schools around the world enforce uniforms, requiring students to wear specific clothing. School uniforms, which was first established in 16th century England, are a topic of much debate in the public school system of the United States. Many people feel that uniforms reduce competition among students and bring a sense of unity in school. People who are against school uniforms think that they prevent students from expressing themselves and inhibits creativity. Many students dislike school uniforms because uniforms can be viewed as a violation of their rights, while others benefit from uniforms because it relieves the stress of picking what to wear to school. Although school uniforms do have its benefits, they also limit

First and foremost, uniforms have been around for longer than I can remember. They are meant to maintain order and equality, while simultaneously giving the image of a flawless and rigid school. There are many students who despise the fact that they have to wear uniforms at school. As a student myself, I know that the best feeling is feeling comfortable in whatever you're wearing. By allowing the students to wear their own clothes that they chose, they are automatically put in a better mood than if they were to put on a uniform they didn't want to wear. As a student who has to wear a uniform, the rare days that I am allowed to wear what I want are some of the best days I have at school. Even though uniforms take away the hassle of worrying about what to wear daily, it doesn't leave it as an option unless the school advises the students otherwise.

Uniforms, a very controversial subject in many schools between the student body and administrators. As a student who does have to wear uniforms, I’m well too familiar with the topic. Many of my peers complain about it very often when they don’t see all the positive things that come with it. Personally, I prefer uniforms because they come with a much easier lifestyle and not what I would have if I could wear my own clothes. I think all students should learn to appreciate what uniforms do for them. That may seem odd since that’s not typical for a student to prefer them but, they’re less money throughout the school year, time-saving while getting ready for school, prevent outcasting, and cause creativity.

Ever wonder what it would look like to have all students wearing the same white polo shirt, black pants, and a district sweater walking in the hallway? Nowadays, public school and many districts are discussing the possibilities of enforcing the uniform policy. In most places, many private schools already require students to have their mandatory uniforms; however, there are only a few public schools adopting this mandatory school-uniform polices as one of their enrollment requirements. The reason why not all public schools participated was because people believe that they are violating the freedom of choice when enforcing this mandatory uniform policy; yet problems

Opposing arguments say that uniforms are good. They claim that they seem to decrease bullying, dispel distractions, and reduce morning prep-time. For example, Ray Rivera, principal of a K-8 Eastwood Knolls in El Paso, Texas, quotes, “Occurrence of fighting among students was pretty much an everyday event. But last year, we had only two… fights. We don’t have gang and drug problems anymore. It makes it very easy for ‘have-nots’ and ‘haves’ to get along because they all look alike (Cook 2).” As for dispelling distractions. students are having a greater chance of staying to the books because they don’t seem to look at a certain and daring dress or short skirt that other students might wear if it wasn’t for required outfits. Finally, if a kid picks out a uniform for each day, it reduces the time due to not having to decide on what you want to wear.

Freedom of dress is violated by restricting on school uniform. A school and university have their own dress code which does not require a particular dress. Some researcher and scholar suggest misbehavior in the student are the result of banning uniform. But misbehavior is what they acquired in their life. Banning uniform, student can exercise their right to express themselves freely. Student will be able to focus on education and save money too. By removing restriction on uniform of student can achieve good education and feel free of expressing themselves as uniform has nothing to do with their character. It is important because it gives freedom of right to student and

For many year, the idea of school uniform has been viewed in society as the norm. Now that many our society is changing; many believe that school uniform should be removed, however I believe that schools should enforce uniforms. During a news study, today.com stated “More than 19% of public school increased the enforcement of uniform code” (Today.com). The increase of school uniforms shows there is a greater positive result. This increase shows that many school should start adopting it. School uniforms can save a student from the many troubles he/she faces. Uniform policy allows for students to be in a stable environment, be ready to concentrate on learning, and less likely to be discriminated

It’s no misconception that uniforms are mandatory in most Catholic schools (57% of them, actually), right? Well, even though you should know that, how about we dig deeper, and find out if they’re truly a good thing? Well, this essay will be on the topic of school uniforms. I believe that uniforms themselves are completely fine. They make life easier for students and parents alike, as they don’t have to pick and choose what they want to wear. Uniforms are also worn to represent the fact that everyone is equal . Uniforms can also improve safety at school, and school related expeditions. Although the uniforms themselves may be limiting, it doesn’t mean that students all have to wear shirts and pants. These are the main points I’d like to discuss

Working at a school had allowed me to witnessed the different reactions of families from different culture and beliefs. School uniforms should be a choice, not a requirement. In the state of Rhode Island the dress codes was issued during the Clinton endorsement in his 1996 state of the union address. Many schools in Rhode Island had adopted the regulation, however, in many schools it is strongly encouraged, but not yet a requirement. Based on statistics, 17 out of 22 public schools is involved in the “experimental program”. The purpose for my paper is to show all the different aspects of the situation, not just one side. I believe uniforms do create a sense of unity, respect, eliminate competition, pressure and assault, but I also think all families should be heard. The school board of education should try to find a method to please everyone and come up with a method that fits all. In Rhode Island, the encouragement was issued with the plan for ending bullying and bringing up grades. It is a great thought, but I think bullying should be addressed in the emotional area and for the increased of grades, it should be addressed by evaluating student’s way of learning, background and their current environment. Many of us agree with the plan, but a high portion of families feel discomfort for being unheard of. Statistics shows that it has been harder to enforce the policy to high school students than it is to students in lower grades. Many families have brought the situation to the

America spends around 1 billion dollars on school uniforms each year, J.C. Penney says school uniforms are, “a huge important business for us” (Ellison). Who really benefits from school uniforms ? School uniforms limit a lot of things, and it's not the student's choice to choose if they wear them or not. The board of education can choose whether or not they find it appropriate for a School to require a School Uniform. Schools should not require a mandatory uniform.

School uniforms create solidarity and enforcing a uniform policy would make all the students look similar. This addresses peer pressure issues and ceases students trying to “fit in” by wearing stylish or trendy clothes. Statistically, school uniforms have positively impacted schools in the areas of violence and truancy. “According to research 42% of parents and 80% of teachers agreed or strongly agreed that school uniforms promoted school pride and a sense of community. Some people feel that students will feel more connected to their school and classmates. Furthermore, 36% of parents and 52% of teachers agreed and strongly agreed that school uniforms eliminated competition among students” (Statistic Brain Research Institute Online/Direct Response Mail). This positively impacts the school by reducing bullying, and gang-related activities.