Public School Uniforms Analysis

It is time to remove from the classrooms the importance that students choose to give to clothing brands and price tags. Because a school should not have any other distraction rather than learning. What kind of environment should we create for our kids to receive their education? A school where kids are constantly worrying about the latest fashion trends? Or a school where students are expected to arrive dressed with a neat uniform? It is difficult to believe that something as simple as students wearing school uniforms to attend class can establish a difference in students, teacher and parents’s life. For example, imagining a cop walking out on the streets without his uniform. That would be perturbing because there is no way of recognizing

the officer's credibility and that is not what they will normally wear. Similar for students, schools uniforms can make a huge impact, because learning will be the main focus in the classroom. The first school to adopt school uniforms was In 1987, in Baltimore, Maryland. Followed by a uniform policy established in California in 1996. Since then it's always been an issue, that school uniforms can take away the freedom of speech among students. But, instead school uniforms can become a "Badge of Pride," provide oneness among students, and eliminate judgment between peers. Public Schools should implement the use of uniforms for students, because they provide a sense of belonging, its affordable for the parents and promote safety among students.

First, uniforms create a sense of oneness and students will feel like they can fit somewhere. For example, a research titled Mancini, in 1997, showed that by wearing uniforms students felt a sense of belongings. That is the case of a sports team, they wear uniforms that display unity and promote the team spirit and identity among players. A sense of loyalty will emerge from students and they will do extra to perform well, raising expectations for themselves. Often, students while wearing a uniform will feel identify with their classmates and will develop a stronger bond among their classroom. Admittedly, In the article from The New York Times, titled “Uniforms Earning High Marks at Public School,” written by Jack Curry. “I’m not tucking in shirts or tying shoes this year. I go to class and everyone is neat, attentive and anxious to learn. It has to be because of the uniform,’’ said Donata Schroeder, who has taught at P.S. 5 for 16 years. As a result, students that wear uniform tend to feel confident and professional, so they begin to behave according. Perhaps it is certain that this students will be successful and probably will finish their education. As a consequence uniforms aid students to prepare for their future and follow guidelines properly. Since must work places or jobs have a dress code that needs to be followed. Some people worry that students wearing uniforms cannot express themselves and they will be deprived of their freedom. However, students can express their individuality in other traits besides with attires. Most important, students will have the opportunity of shinning from what truly they really and not by what they are wearing. Because, school uniforms are not meant to be fashionable, with a key uniform body type can easily disappear. In the same article, called “Uniforms Earning High Marks at Public School,” written by Jack Curry. We dig into a student perspective. Tashilee Vazquez, a 9 year old girl says, ’I'm happy because you don't have to spend so much money on clothes and people can't criticize what you wear. We’re all wearing the same thing.’’ This shows us that a school uniform can mean a lot for any child. Another student Meghan, in the article called “Dress For Success: Public Schools Uniforms,” written by Tamar Lewin” share that she likes her uniform, because for her is easier than deciding what to wear each day. Ultimately by dressing every child in the same ensemble, they don’t have to be concerned about the peer pressures and competition on who's is wearing the most up-to-date or expensive gaments. Indeed, uniforms can ease the ethnic tensions and encourage tolerance and civility among peers. In fact, it becomes harder to identify the students' socio-economics background, so the students with more modest families are not easily spotted and target by because of their clothes.
In addition, it is more affordable for the parents, to just buy a set of uniforms instead of an extensive wardrobe for their kids to attend school. “As a practical matter, many parents favor school uniforms, finding that they make it both easier, and cheaper, to outfit their children each day.” Added Tamar Lewin, in his article published by the New York Times, titled “Dress For Success: Public School Uniforms.” Many parents are realizing that it cost less to dress your kids with uniforms to attend school everyday. Because uniforms are designed to last longer, they are meant for an everyday use and washes. So, they will last longer and are very practical, but it is important to clarify that they don’t have to be expensive. For example, a jean or khaki pant with a polo, so families with a low-income can also afford it too. In addition, In the article titled “Dress For Success; Public Schools Uniforms.” Lewin added ''Everywhere I've gone, it's been received with great excitement,'' said Mr. Russo in New York. ''Even kids who initially don't like the idea say they feel they're being treated with more respect. It really breeds a lot of unity and self-esteem, and it makes it cheaper for parents to clothe their kids for school.’’ Furthermore, parents will not only save, but kids will probably have fun and freedom in their styles on the weekends, because they will have different options of clothing to wear.

Meanwhile, uniforms can also add the act of safety for kids in schools.

It will prevent bullying and teasing, because putting every student in the same outfit will decrease the opportunity for students to get bullied or picked on. Also, reduce violence and dissipated thefts. Furthermore, no student will feel in danger, because no one’s has valuable clothing or the can wrongly wear a color that can represent any gang affiliation. ''Some principals said labels might signify things, and we wanted to avoid any possibility of gang problems, of some group of kids deciding to buy the same brand, and thinking the little thing on their shirt represents something,’’ Add Lewis in his article “Dress For Success: Public Schools Uniforms” Parents and Teacher have to work together in implementing school uniforms, so once again kids feel safe in schools nowadays. Furthermore, Bill Clinton, stated in Feb.24, 1996 a radio addressing the same issue about violence in schools, and he agrees that by implementing this school uniforms is possible to break once in for all this cycle of violence and gangs and return the safety back to the

classrooms.

School uniforms are one step that may be able to help break this cycle of violence, truancy, and disorder by helping young students to understand that what really counts is what kind of people they are, what's on the inside, to remember that what they're doing at school is working, not showing off their own clothes or envying another student's clothes...

If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms. If it means that the schoolrooms will be more orderly, more disciplined, and that our young people will learn to evaluate themselves by what they are on the inside instead of what they're wearing on the outside, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms.

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Lastly, implementing uniforms for students attending public school could help parents, teacher and students in varying ways. Not only will students find a sense of belonging, or feel pride but give the importance that school’s deserves. Also, a positive change in students self-esteem and confidence, putting aside fashions trends and focusing more in their learning. Meanwhile, uniforms provide a more professional and clean cut look, helping shape students for adulthood. Parents will cut their dress expenses, and ultimately students will put and end into seeking for their peers’s approvals. Students will shine based on their personalities and effort, rather than looks and price tags. Also, the classrooms will feel safe again and uniforms will reduce violence. Ultimately, there are many advantages of establishing uniform for students attending public schools, It is a win-win situation for all the parties involve.