There are lots of opinions about school uniforms and dress codes in school. What reasons do people have for opposing or agreeing with these codes? Those who agree with the codes say they help minimize or solve problems within the school. Those who oppose say the codes invade on the students’ freedom of speech and personal liberty. There are many positive and negative effects to requiring uniforms and dress codes in school.
“Uniforms Rule” by Pat Wingert talks about some advantages and disadvantages of uniform and how that affects school safety and student’s behavior. As in article, uniforms affect students in so many good and bad ways. As educators, researchers, and experts think of dress code and uniform as very useful school system which can solve so many problems that school is facing today, students tend to respond as their freedom and rights are violated. I agree with them because for the students to accept uniforms it may take some time. I think if all school has uniforms system than students will more focus on study not on fashion.
Much to the chagrin of my teens, I will be voting in favor of uniforms, or the strictest dress code policy options available. This essay was written to analyze some of the pros and cons of uniforms or standardized dress code for students and to view some of the issues educators are addressing in the educational environment concerning dress codes. School board members and educators are trying to use policies of standardized dress code or uniforms to solve some of the toughest issues in schools today. By eliminating the clothing factors that lead to false overtures of insults to gang activities, bullying, singling out of individuals, high rates of academic low grades and failures and absenteeism. Although, today’s pop
I understand his idea, but the fact is that uniforms did not help the students. One of the critical reasons parents believe that students to wear school uniforms is that uniforms provide safety for students. What they mean is that it will eliminate bullying and violence in schools since students will not judge each other on what they wear. Parents also mention that since all the students wear the same uniform, it is easier to identify people that are not from the school, creating a better safety for the students. Another important reason parents explain is that in a uniform-worn high school, students seem to act more discipline.
Most students can agree that uniforms are the most exciting component about school, however governments and schools are reconsidering removing the school uniform policy, but what they really are removing is an important childhood memory and breaking a tradition. School uniforms help transform students to obtain a neat and smart appearance and as a matter of fact, help prepare them for adulthood for many reasons. A majority of school uniforms are designed to give a formal approach, which develops a neat, presentable and professional appearance for all students. Many public schools don’t require a uniform policy, including the public school I went to back in my primary years. The way I remember how most students dressed when attending this school would give the appearance that they were going to a night club, it was disappointing to see numerous amounts of young students dress this inappropriately.
Many teenagers use clothing to show, or prove their individuality. Some experts believe that students who are forced to wear uniforms will find other ways to express themselves which are less appropriate, such as the use of makeup and jewelry. Negative creativity can be caused by making school uniforms mandatory. Students may rebel, (MaryLou Tousignant, 1996) which can cause more arguments and fights on campus. Chris Parks, a member of the Neosho R-5 Board of Education said, “From a developmental standpoint, self expression is an integral part of our journey to adulthood.
Usually private schools have uniforms more often then public schools, and it keeps the focus on school and not on who is wearing what. Some students might wear what they want anyways, or re-designing their uniforms themselves to add their own style to it, which might or might not be allowed. There could also be financial problems with uniforms. Parents might not be able to afford them. With schools so focused on dress codes and uniforms, they won’t focus on other important things such as bullying and violence.
Uniforms will create equality and help with discipline, which will help to reduce dangerous altercations. Students who have worn uniforms to school can attest that society, parents and students can benefit tremendously from students wearing uniforms. Evidence has shown that not wearing uniform can have psychological impact on students, who are less fortunate, yet compelled to keep up with their more affluent peers. In addition, schools are designed to be an institution of learning, not a dwelling for fashion expressions. It therefore should be mandatory for students to wear uniforms in high schools, which will foster a safer environment for students, schools and society as a whole.
There are other ways to be an individual and express yourself besides your clothing, but it does play a big role in showing others what you are like and finding out who you want to be. Clothes are an expression of who we are, and at a young age, it's important to develop confidence and self - expression. The promoting of school uniforms has prevented students from free expression. Kids are trapped in these uniforms like cages. They are unable to search for their own identity, because it has pretty much been taken away from them.
The dress code prevents this from happening, so the students will stop worrying about what everyone is wearing and more on learning. It creates a better learning environment which is what school is all about right? At OHS the teachers actually care about the students a lot. If they didn't then there would be no set dress policy and people could wear whatever they. wanted.