School uniforms are a touchy subject for most teens that have not had any experience with them. When in reality, school uniforms just make everything easier. When I was in fifth and sixth grade I went to an elementary school and junior high where uniforms were required. Just between sixth grade at my other school and seventh grade at our junior high, where uniforms aren’t required, there was such a huge difference in absolutely everything.
Everyone was so much nicer to each other; there weren’t nearly the cliques I saw when I was at my old school. Without uniforms it is just so easy to judge people. I know everyday I see kids ridiculed because of what they are wearing. And of course that takes away from the reason we are even at school, to learn, remember? If you’re wearing a uniform how is someone going to look so much better than anyone else? Girls, I know won’t be wearing super tight and uncomfortable clothing to distract them all day, and boys won’t be distracted by looking.
Some may argue that having school uniforms “take away individuality” that’s definitely a common misconception. Just because you have to wear a school uniform doesn’t mean you can’t wear a rare piece of jewelry or an unusual pair of tennis shoes. Showing your individuality involves using your creativity, so come up with something totally original and show it off with your uniform. Plus getting up in the morning and not having to decide what would look “acceptable” is wonderful.
On top of all of that, uniforms seem like a much more cost effective choice for families being affected by the economy today. I’ve done some research and uniforms are much cheaper than the on brand clothes teenagers “must have.” I’m not saying that if uniforms became mandatory people wou ld stop shopping at the brand name stores, no not at all. I’m saying that, if uniforms became mandatory, teens won’t need to demand so much clothing from these stores, because they have outfits for five out of the seven days in a week.
Overall, uniforms are just a good idea, and I believe they should be put into effect at our school.
-George Costanza
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dude...total props to this post...I've definitely always thought that uniforms would make life easier. You make some excellent points.
School uniforms would make it easier to decide what to put on in the morning, but it takes away a persons choice.
Your outfit shows who you are and what your involved in.
I do not believe we should have them in our school.
School uniforms sound like a good idea. But, wouldn't it cause a shoe battle where everyone wants the most expensive shoes.
You make a compelling argument.
How much do school uniforms cost?
Is there research comparing the cost of uniforms to regular clothes?
i agree with cows go moo 3.
i would really enjoy not spending 5-10 mintues chosing my clothes. but what i wear kind of shows who i am.
its like a quite in the movie "The Duchess." The Duchess herself has to explain to the Duke why woman wore such complicated clothes. She said something along the lines of (back in her time) that men were able to express themselves more than woman through what they do. women had to express themselves through their cothes and large hats.
its like that still, just that men and women can do both equally. and wearing uniforms would take away from that.
Maybe I'm wrong, but I'm going to guess that jeans and a t-shirt are way more comfortable than uniforms. Everyone wearing the same thing sounds like a piece out of George Orwell's 1984. Where's the individualism? Where's the creativity? Besides, if everyone is wearing "name brand" than they're still all dressing the same. Every day I see at least 5 students with the same exact shirt on.
I had to wear a school uniform for 6 years. After junior high graduation (if you even call it that...) I vowed to never wear navy blue pants or a white-collared-three-button polo. It gets old after awhile. It was bad enough for 6 years. I can only imagine wearing that thing for twice as long. I just may have to gouge out my eyes.
Once you start enforcing the uniform, where does it stop? Does it go to the point where the principal randomly goes to the classrooms door-to-door making sure everyone's socks are the proper length? At my school, there was a period where we could only wear pants, even if it was an odd Nebraskan winter day when the high was 90 degrees.
Besides, everyone, (even teachers), have to admit that some t-shirts are a great read.
I, for one, would definitely not enjoy blending in. I happen to enjoy being an individual on every level; from my preference in sports teams (which doesn't include the Huskers and heavily relies on Chicago) to the school activities I participate in. If I awoke one morning to find that Dr. Schoenwise had decided to institute uniforms, I would be very tempted to utilize Nebraska's open enrollment law and find a high school that allows for student expression; and I doubt I'd be the only one. Part of the fun of high school is expressing yourself, and if some people can't put that away long enough to learn than it is not my problem.
I don't think uniforms should be a part of our school system. Everyone should be able to express themselves how they want to be viewed. If someone wants to wear a t-shirt and shorts to school everyday (like me), let them. If someone really enjoys looking nice and dressing up everyday, it is perfectly fine. Like Critter said, your clothes are a reflection of you as a person. Even though you make the argument that you can do the same with shoes, you can't. Shoes are just one part of the outfit. They just describe a part of you. If someone asked you to describe yourself, are you just going to tell them one thing about you? No, you are going to tell them as much as you want/can. It is the same with clothes and uniforms. Not letting people choose what they wear everyday, restricts them from describing themselves and expressing their personality.
Thinking about the money issue, uniforms would probably be a really good idea. I have quite a lot of clothes that aren't cheap, but if i only had to wear clothes that I pick out on weekends or at night, I wouldn't need as many as I have. So I kind of see both sides of this issue. But I don't think I could wear the same thing everyday.
If money is really a huge problem when choosing a wardrobe....you should probably not buy the brand-name clothes that "everyone" has. That's not a difficult concept. I used to go to a private school and had to wear a uniform EVERY DAY. Believe me, it's not as much fun as some of you may think! If the majority of people in our school wanted to be forced to wear a certain thing every single day, we would all transfer to a different school. We go to a public school for a reason...freedom. Besides, with school uniforms...I wouldn't be able to wear my sweats :)
well george.. you only had to wear a uniform in school for two years. some people had to wear them for their entire elementary school careers. it gets old...
and just mentioning this little fact you forgot to think about... not all girls wear unbelievably tight clothing. some girls decide its okay to wear sweats. and what is wrong with the guys looking? it happens inside and outside of school.
and really if you are truly that concerned about cliques, i just have one question... what are you going to do in the real world? what are you going to do after high school? you know that people do not wear uniforms to make us all happy and nice to each other. its a cruel cruel world. may as well get used to it now...
I think school uniforms are a good idea because it is easy to dress in the morning. Also everyone will be wearing the same clothes so the rich kids can't make fun of the poor kids for dressing badly. The only bad thing about this is that it takes away the students own choice of clothing.
okay so i understand some of this. yes uniforms dont take away from individuality. you need to be creative to show that but its still not very expressive for people especilly if the school tells you you must wear white shoes to go with uniform. And i dont think it will stop the cliques or judging of people. its still all the same. that gilr look better in the uniform than the other. and if people are saying that clothing is distracting from the learning environment then those people need to get a life.I used to have to wear a uniform so i know how it is.
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