School Uniforms Pros And Cons

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Introduction Do you ever wonder why students have to wear school uniforms? School uniforms started out small, and within a short amount of time grew big. In 2017 it was recorded that 23% of public and private schools had uniform. People really need to think about this question. It’s important to understand the history of where school uniforms came from, what good they can create in a school, and some of the negatives they can cause as well. History of school uniforms The history of school uniforms going public started not to long ago. “Public school’s had uniforms starting in the 1980’s, the practice did not become widespread until 1994” (Lewin). When 1994 came along, Long Beach, California adopted a districtwide rule on uniforms for all…show more content…
Having school uniforms can contribute a positive behavior for students. They can become distracted by fashion trends and status symbol clothing. “Therefor, when all students are dressed in regulation uniforms, there is less focus on fashion in the classroom and more focus on learning” (Kouzmine). Having school uniforms can also make it an easier morning for the parents. The students parents don’t have to worry if the child will be dressing inappropriate for school. School uniforms will also help the school to not focus on having to watch for the dress code, instead they can focus on teaching. However, more students need to spend more time emphasizing the value of communities, and how they can only function if everyone gives up something of their own entitlement for the good of others and for the good of their community. School uniforms did bring some good to schools and into the student's life, but school uniforms had its…show more content…
If one or two students wear something inappropriate, administration will handle it” (Galloway). Students now day’s like to keep up with the fashion trends that are going around. Having school uniforms, “it touches issues of school improvement, freedom of expression, and the culture wars” (Wilde). Sometimes wearing clothes is how kids can express themselves without being “loud” about it. Wanting to wear new trends doesn't only just go for students but the teaches as well. Teachers like to keep their clothes up to date just as much as their students do. Having new fashion trends are mounting pressure up on the teachers dress codes. “Apparently the same casual mindset toward revealing outfits is cropping up in the ranks of our teachers” (Wilde). Although everybody should get to wear what they want, teachers should have a more strict dress code than the students. School uniforms force the students to not be able to speak up for themselves in away that isn't so obvious. “Being able to wear what you want can be a statement in what someone could stand for”
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