The argument in favor of school uniforms is to take all the competition away from students that feel compelled to out-dress each other, making the students with the least amount of resources feel bad because they aren't able to afford the best, newest and latest fashions like other, more affluent, students can.Then others say that uniforms are "Too Conformist" and do not allow students enough individuality and ability to be their own person, but instead makes them look more like puppets or reproductions of one another. So the next step is to drop the uniforms but make sure that the rules as to what is acceptable, or not, strict and tight to keep the students minds more on their study's then on there school dress attire.But, can that be too strict and cause a rebellion in our kids causing a need to than moderate the student dress style somewhat and reduce the restrictions, so maybe moderate restrictions are the way to go? Then of course if you remove the code altogether, except the most minimum of standards, does that make for a better school environment because now each student can express themselves as the individuals that they truly are, or does it take it too far into the area of a distraction. I guess the bottom line is SHOULD SCHOOLS TELL THEIR STUDENTS HOW THEY ARE GOING TO DRESS? What is your opinion? Please chime in on this, won't you? PLEASE?
A. Uniforms should be required that way there are no competitions to see who can outdress the other
B. No uniforms but a strict dress code should be enforced
C. A moderate dress code is the way to go, no extremes either way but one that is enforced
D. No dress code other than the bare minimun standards, kids should be able to dress how they want to and feel most comfortable
E. OTHER: See my comments below
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Should elementary through high schools have dress codes requiring uniforms, or just strict dress codes, moderate dress codes or no dress codes?
I voted C. Moderate dress code. The reason is simple, in my mind. Schools today look like prisons. Students wear uniforms with id badges. Prisoners wear uniforms with id badges. Students walk on certain sides of the halls, sometimes in single file. Prisoners walk on certain sides of the halls, sometimes in single file. Schools have police officers (somtimes armed), prisons have police officers (sometimes armed). Student's can't leave whenever they want. Prisoners can't leave whenever they want. So where's the difference?
When you have a full uniform dress code, students will find something to express individuality. Shoe's, back pack, folders, even certain pens. If you want to be in the 'in crowd' you need these certain items. Even a strict dress code doesn't work. The kids start saying you need a certain brand of shirt, or pants to fit in. The moderate code makes the most sense. Most businesses have a moderate dress code. Less chances of kids going nuts or doing extreme rebellion after graduation, or while out of school. They grew up being told what to wear, what to do, and then get hit with ultimate freedom. Many have trouble coping with that in college, or out on their own. The reason for school uniforms in the U. S. was to combat gangs in school. It didn't work, and still doesn't work.
There was no dress code during my high school neither it's there at my uni. There was a dress code when I was in primary school. It was a formal uniform like in one of your photos in the description of the question. I don't think bare minimum was allowed unless it's a school event like dance competitions and other fun activities. At my uni, I am allowed to walk on campus in a underwear and no one will report me but I would get stares from the whole student body for sure. I really don't care about the dress code on campus but I would want girls to be cautious because one of my friends wore some skimpy dress and she was sexuslly assaulted in a local train while heading towards to the university.
B. No uniforms but a strict dress code should be enforced. For example no tight clothes from head to toes, no high heels, no showing cleavage, shorts / dress and skirt must be at knee length or longer, legging must be worn with long top, no crop top, no tank top.
Really? XD I think so, it would avoid girls looking too much at their body and others girls / guys commenting on others people body, etc... In my school when a girl or a guy wore revealing clothes people would stare at them, make comment, etc.. It disturb the class, bother the student / teacher. Too there's no point to really dress up just to go to school, people are here to learn.
I would have hated a dress code. I was very muscular and athletic and always wore a skin-tight tank top and short shorts that showed off my muscular build. did not cost much and I did not feel any pressure to wear expensive clothes. I just liked showing off my muscular build and being eye candy for my classmates many of who thanked me for wearing a tank top and short shorts. I loved my classes and talked with most of my class mates and loved weightlifting at school. if it was warm outside i would go shirtles once outside of school and chat with class mates while shirtless in the parking lot.
Over here in the UK uniforms up until 6th form are usually required in all schools. Colleges and 6th forms are either whatever or have a dress code and university is own clothes.
My 6th form had a dress code and it was hard to follow, certain tops, no denim, no shorts, skirts a certain length etc so it would've just bee easier with a uniform.
I never used to agree with uniforms when I had to wear them, but looking back I think that was for the best, and because I wasn't at a super strict school I could still customise my look a bit with my bag, hair and jewellery :)
yes uniforms help people that can't afford them because even though they could use what they have and not have to buy expensive uniforms the expensive uniform is a one time purchase unless they gain weight grow rapidly then you would buy two every year but buying new outfits or trying to make them look different so people don't make fun of you for wearing the same thing is a lot more work also students have enough time out of school to express themselves school is for learning and I am sure parents would find it less stressful having to worry what there kids are wearing to school and students themselves for being judged by others because of their style
I personally think there is nothing wrong with personality. People need to be who they are. Now, your first statement people need to stop being soft saying that it’s bad for these kids. This world isn’t a place where they will cuddle and protect these kids when they get into the working world. Treat them and get them prepared for that. On the other hand, having uniforms isn’t the way to go because it’s going to (like you said) cause conformity issues, and no one will step out of the box to lead! So I’m anti-uniform
The schools I attended required uniforms. The idea behind uniforms in schools is so that every child rich or poor is the same and dressed to a reasonable standard of respectability. The only thing about the schools I attended was that you had to buy the uniform directly from the school so they were expensive enough when it should have been a matter of just buying them cheap in wallmart.
We had no dress code or uniform. But there have been no ''scandals''. People simply KNEW the boundaries. I guess that strong rules are only needed when there are weak participants? Uniform: I see some versions where especially overweight girls will suffer a lot from comments. But to minimise ''spending power competition'' - I see a strong point here. However: A skirt to a girl, and e necktie to a boy is the beginning of (social, and cultural) brainwash, and not necessary. ONE simple, neutral and comfortable ''uniform'' for ALL feels like the best compromise to me. For individual expression, there could be variable components allowed.
I can understand why they might want uniforms so that students are all equal but even that doesn't work entirely. I think students being able to express their individuality and being comfortable is important. I don't think there should really be a dress code. I like this school's approach. po.st/fyLSVB I have seen schools with uniforms where a student can free dress but they have to pay money, so the uniforms are being used as a money making scheme. INnthe end, it should be up to the parents to make the rules, not the school.
I had dress code till high school.. And would have had dress code in college if I had chosen a private institute.. But I went to government university and there is dress code that says Formals and shoes.. No specific to colors.. But hardly anyone follows it. And there is no issue until you dress decently
Schools can enforce uniforms all they want, as long as we don’t have to wear tartan skirts... god I hated the tartan skirts at my school. So did every girl lol
Uniforms should be required for elementary school students for the sole reason of identifying them as an elementary school student in a particular school, and nothing else.
No dress code. You wanna be a little slut? Go for it! You wanna look like you go to church every Sunday Monday, Wednesday and twice on Saturday? Go right on fuckin ahead!! No school should restrict that shit.
I agree with some of the arguments for all sides, so I honestly wouldn't mind either. I do think if I jad to choose I'd go for no uniforms though and a rather loose dresscode.
how can they enforce the underwear? I don’t know if uniforms help promote a learning environment, but the idea that no one is better that you nor and can’t show off your fancy clothes might be good..
but the odd thing that school uniforms have been sexualized, with the plaid skirt. I often have this fantasy of banging a shy modest schoolgirl in her uniform.
Uniform as they can express their form of individuality through act or outside of school but just like work school is a place to learn so uniforms to avoid conflict
We have dress codes in South Africa, there are "special" days where we can dress casual and sometimes the poor are mocked. So I would say strictly dress codes
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