Should Uniforms Be Allowed In Schools

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.

The idea of uniforms being required for public school students has been a widely controversial topic in the recent past. In the 2003-2004 school year, only one in eight public schools required students to wear uniforms (ProConorg Headlines). In the 2013-2014 school year, one in five public schools required students to wear uniforms (ProConorg Headlines). This essay will discuss the reasons that uniforms restrict the individuality of students, burdens families that cannot afford two sets of clothes for each of their children (Farrell), and serve little to none purpose in benefitting the education of students. Uniforms are meant for the workforce, not school children.

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

In addition to the apparent bullying over style trends and choices, another issue that could be eliminated through the incorporation of uniforms is the lessening of disciplinary action directed towards students for dress code violations. Almost daily, students are sent to the office for dress code checks which are most often handled by the Vice Principal. Students are commonly sent for checks based on the following items that are considered questionable: midriff revealing tops, ripped and low-rise jeans, short skirts and shorts, exposed shoulders and necklines and spandex for the girls. Then there are ill-fitting jeans and inappropriate slogans on t-shirts and sweatshirts for the boys. A uniform policy would eliminate the need for dress code checks, which would enable the vice principal to concentrate on more important issues within the high school. Not only would uniforms eliminate this disciplinary issue of student dress, but the incorporation of a uniform policy would better prepare students

Teachers, students, and parents today are faced with the question of if students should be allowed to wear uniforms or not. Many argumentative questions have aroused due this simple question. Many people believe student should wear uniforms making it better and easier on the students and parents. Whereas there are many people who would feel similar, but feeling as though students should not have to wear uniforms. Questions like these show you how touchy of a subject this is, and how many different factors come into play when dealing with uniforms. There are many agreeable reasons to wearing a uniforms presented by many teachers, parents, and students. While there are even more reasons people will argue against wearing them.

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

Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting a different result. Evenings spent laying out school clothes for grandchildren quickly teaches just how insane the current expectations for school dress can be each day. Individuals face this problem on a daily basis, which can be a stressful task. Mandatory school uniforms can benefit each family member in numinous ways. Financial burdens for parents and constant peer comparison for children. It also allows students of differing backgrounds to be brought together to express themselves equally. One can clearly see that school uniforms should become mandatory in all public education systems, K-12 in so doing, improving the overall experience for everyone involved.

Many students argue that school uniforms stifle their freedom and the creativity of self expression through clothing. Living in such a dynamic society, the uniqueness of each individual is what makes our world so full of

Uniforms help save time, money, and keeps kids focused. Some people state that schools should be schools and not fashion shows. Imagine this situation a 13 year old girl in a pretty pink dress and high heels, how expensive right? In 2013 90 percent of parents say that uniforms saved tons of time and loads of money. It also helps the race among families trying to dress their kids in the best clothes everyday. Uniforms help kids stay focused on school work and not if they have the best shoes or

Did you know that about twenty-three percent of public and private schools in the United States today issue a school uniform policy? Statistics demonstrate that about $1,300,000,000 is spent annually on school uniforms and that parents personally spend about $249 on average to purchase school uniforms for their children (Statistic Brain, 2017). I find many students and parents complaining about school uniforms and the encumbrance that they impose on households. While the teachers and principals of these schools claim that school uniforms grant classes a decent appearance, there are also several pros present for allowing students to dress as they choose. First, enabling students to wear what they personally select grants them their unalienable freedom of choice and allows them to develop self-confidence. Second, it is quite beneficial for students who do not possess enough money to purchase school uniforms. Third, it allows students to make independent choices and not to depend on the school to offer them attire that may not be right for them. If schools permit students to dress as they prefer, then students would enjoy more freedom in creativity, in finances, and in feeling independent.

School Uniform is beneficial and vital to the success of a school district. They allow for students to focus on studies and create a cultural environment and more beneficial in the long term. I am not totally against Non Uniform; however, I recognize that there are more advantages of having a school uniform than non-uniform. Uniforms are an essential and should be a basic component of every school system. School uniforms has had scientifically proven benefits to schools and students. For instance, as children and teenager matures, they begin to form their self identities (Erik Erikson and Self-Identity). For them, the desired to impress others, including peers is very significant. The need to purchase specific designer, brand name or an emerging trend of clothing to achieve the support of other peers (Prendergast & Wong, 2003) as they try to“fit in” with right clothing choices with their peers is important. Likewise, having a school uniform policy in place in the school district will help minimize status between students. By removing the option for different types of clothing it reduces the non-academic distractions inside the class. Students who are influenced to wear the school uniform will become unwilling to disclose ideas and stop their desires for determining status. The school educators will spend less time putting attention to dress code. Students will remain focused more on academic discussions daily rather than their self appearance. As for rules,

Before one considers how implementation of school uniforms will help, one needs to realize that clothing-related behavioral problems and violence does exist and is becoming a major problem, especially in schools where there are no school uniform policies, and threatening students’ success in school. As Keith A. King mentions in

Uniforms have been a key element in promoting a successful, safe and unified establishment. Those successful establishments could possibly include a private high school, a sporting team, or even a business. Typically, private schools enforce the policy that a uniform most be worn by all enrolled students. But why hasn’t the majority of traditional public schools, developed uniform policies? Benefits of uniforms within schools may include, students feeling more professional and successful. In addition, educators and experts believe uniforms have a resounding impact on how students act in the classroom. While wearing uniforms, students pay more attention to learning rather than trendy clothing (Kouzmine). These

Nevertheless, some people believe uniforms take away a child’s individuality, or restrict student’s freedom of

The wearing of school uniforms is increasingly popular across the nation. It becomes a controversial argument of communities rejecting these mandated school uniforms in their schools. However, school uniforms are not a negative thing; in fact, they could be positive in many ways by eliminating cliques, saving money for parents, and taking away the bullying off students less fortunate; whereas, school uniforms will also violate students’ freedom of expression, create a financial burden on families, and uniforms will not alleviate the problems such as higher academic rates, attendance, etc. However, with a solution that would benefit both parties, the public school systems in the Oklahoma City district would benefit greatly if this policy were adopted in all the schools since the district only has seventy-four public schools with uniforms, while seventeen schools are not.