Persuasive Speech On School Uniforms

Many schools each year are gradually turning towards the use of school uniforms. Statistics show that 5% of schools worldwide are starting to take use in having school uniforms. I believe that schools should have uniforms because it limits kids to getting bullied, parents don’t have to worry if their kids have name brand clothing or not, and the school doesn’t have to worry about kids dressing inappropriately.

School uniforms do nothing to prevent bullying. Linne Hoofnagle’s article goes on to say that, “If we convince ourselves that placing limits on clothing choices will eliminate school bullying, we are kidding ourselves” (Hoofnagle). The idea that all the harassment that takes place in school is centered around student’s wardrobes is preposterous. If you make students all dress alike the center of the bullying may move to if they have money, the presence or absence of glasses, condition of their skin, height, and weight. School faculty and administration are just looking at the superficial causes of bullying and not looking at the root of the problem. As a result, they are not only punishing the bully by

School is place where kids start to develop their identities. Students begin to establish their own personal styles, wanting to fit in and in some way stand out. Without self-expression students may become self-conscious. Kids of any age use clothing and other outward appearances to display their individuality. Students shouldn’t be obligated to wear school uniforms. School uniforms take away their self-expression, identity and deprives them on the search of who they want to

To begin, school uniforms are economic. Parents have an easier time buying a few sets of uniforms for their children rather than buying a new wardrobe every school year. Students do not have to worry about deciding what to wear every day. Checking their closet and grabbing the uniform is all it takes. For example, back in my sister’s middle school days, she was required to

In addition to knowing what the students will be wearing the next day, the parents relish in the idea that they will have a less stressful morning and get the chance to relax a little bit. “According to a national 2013 survey, over 90% of US school leaders believe school uniform or formal dress code policies "eliminate wardrobe battles with kids," make it "easier to get kids ready in the morning," and create a "time saving in the morning (School).” Besides just private schools enforcing uniforms, many public schools are switching to the uniforms due to the increase in the learning ability and the scores. “ A bulletin published by the National Association of Secondary School Principals stated that "When all students are wearing the same outfit, they are less concerned about how they look and how they fit in with their peers; thus, they can concentrate on their schoolwork (School).” To help decrease the number of bullying reports in the schools, uniforms need to be a part of the everyday lifestyles of the

In conclusion, students should not be forced to wear uniforms. This is because they take away a student’s right to their natural process of finding their individuality, they do not help to stop bullying even though they might increase student’s safety a little. However, obligatory school uniforms may seem like a beneficial idea at first but it would cause more harm than

Uniforms have been around for centuries, from back in the day when women had to wear dresses or skirts and men had to wear pants. To now where students and employees have to wear certain pieces of clothing. People dress to express themselves, schools tell their students to be who they are and to be proud; however, when the student tries to do so they are sent home or held in the office which not only takes away their rights to express themselves, but takes them out of class. According to Friedrichs, “A shocking number of students are actually sent home or suspended for breaking dress code, which means even more time out of class.” A school's job is to prepare children for their futures, that can be quite hard when the student is not there to learn. Dress codes can be overwhelming to maintain. A student's wardrobe isn’t going to be full of polos and khakis because they most likely do not wear polos and khakis outside of school. Dress code should not be as strict, hoodies should be allowed, tank tops should be

According to the text,” We live in a dynamic society, full of unique characters that make our world spontaneous one. Cutting that off at a young age only stifles creativity and encourages conformity,”(Hoofnagle et al.)This shows uniforms are bland and they aren't exciting to put on in the morning and some kids dread it. On top of that you can tell if the are new are old.

In Springfield, Illinois a 6th grader was bullied by her classmates because her mom bought her too fancy of clothes. She was told that she should dress more like a kid by wearing apple bottom jeans and Nikes. One of the difficult aspects of high school besides the hard course load is fitting in. Uniforms are beneficial and should be required at more schools because they prevent kids from getting bullied, they are proven to help kids grades, and they help keep kids safe.

One reason that schools should require students to wear school uniforms is because it would make schools safer. “The schools superintendent, Paula E. Howard, said the district turned to uniforms in response to an after-school fight last year that involved weapons concealed in loose clothing”(Article 2 18). Having clothing that you can pick can create an opportunity

Wouldn’t you appreciate that your children always know what to wear for school? School uniform is what makes it easy! A set of clothing that is mainly worn, school uniform is one of the school's policy and recommendation. Generally worn in elementary and middle school, this outfit is composed of specific colors of long or short pants and shirts for boys, sometimes with a tie. Girls usually wear a dress or a blouse worn either with a skirt or pants, all however have the same colors. This dress code determines even the type of shoes that should be worn at school. School uniform may vary from school to school, but it remains the basis dress code for the education system. The adoption of school extensive uniform mandatory has been encouraged

Secondly, nearly every student has had mornings in which they take an extended amount of time debating what to wear. Why is this? Students want to wear what is “in” to avoid judgment. This is just one of countless examples of how lower self esteem is associated with no uniforms. One survey in Nevada stated that fifty four percent of students wearing uniforms either “Agreed” or “Strongly agreed” that they still have their identities when wearing uniforms (Riley 3). School uniforms give students a higher self esteem. In class, students are less focused on what they are wearing and if they will blend in. By not feeling pressured to dress a certain way, this contributes to students’ confidence. This gives “Teachers an environment easier to teach in, and students an easier environment to learn in” (Daniels 3). By giving students a higher self esteem, they become more alert during class, also creating an easier environment to teach in. Multiple studies have shown that this reflects in students’ grades. Not only would students feel better about themselves, but uniforms would reduce both stress and peer pressure among students, which leads to higher esteem and school success.

To begin with, it is very important that we acknowledge “that education exists not only as an academic, but also as a social and socializing experience for children” (Massoia). School uniforms can be very beneficial in this area considering they provide a sense of unity between the students, resulting in a more “friendly learning environment” (Massoia). Angelina Massoia’s article “The Positives of Uniformity,” she explains her experience of surviving “nine years of school uniforms and four more years of dress code” (Massoia). She tells how this experience allowed her “to develop an appreciation for education and structure” (Massoia). Isn’t this a quality every teacher and parent longs for their child to possess? Matt Buesing “a member of the Middle Township, New Jersey, School board when the district was one of the first in the state to go to a uniform policy,”

Uniforms have been said to cause bullying although that is not the case. Students do not have to worry about peer pressure when it comes to their clothes. Everyone will be wearing the same thing so students don’t feel obligated to have to wear nice and or expensive clothes. Potential bullies have one less target for their insults; it is hard to make fun of someone else’s clothes when someone is wearing the same thing. Roughly 160,000 children in America miss school daily due to fear of intimidation and being attacked by other students. Uniforms also teach students to dress smartly and take pride in what they are wearing. A english teacher Claire Howlett says: “Uniforms help students to prepare for when they leave school and may have to dress smartly or wear a uniform” (What’s the Point).

School uniforms allows parents to benefit as well. Saving money helps parents a lot and gives them deals they can afford. This alteration leads to modification in grades because it’s much easier to focus when everyone is dressed alike. “80.5% students wear uniforms so the saving of what you would have been spent on regular clothing would go to accessories, appeal, or even computer products at school.” (Grannis, Allen, Brown 2017). Also students shouldn’t feel like coming to school is a competition rather than to learn. Student attention needs to return to learning in the classroom, rather than how they look when they are in that