School Uniforms Are A No

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Twenty three percent of schools across the United States require a uniform(“Mcdermott”).Should schools require children to wear uniforms?Are uniforms superior or inferior?Many people have a different opinion on this topic.Can uniforms be used for good purposes? Sure, but think about all the cons over pros.Uniforms are a terrible decision for schools for three main reasons: it doesn”t allow students to express themselves properly,the cost of uniforms is very expensive,and many people have said it has helped with the crime rate and attendance but there is no evidence of that(“school uniforms pros and cons”).

Expression of Individuality

When a child wears a uniform does it justify their freedom of individuality.No, it’s

said to not let kids show individuality because all the students are wearing the same thing.They can’t wear jeans and a tee- shirt, or sweatpants to be lazy.It is also said that students will find other ways to express themsleves.This could be in the form of tattooing, piercings, or crazy died hair.The way children decide to express themsleves may be more disracting than uniforms.Some kids may be already nervous about going to school and talking to new people, uniforms may lessen students comfort level even more(pros and cons of uniforms).Dress codes are horrible and uniforms are boring. Kids should be creative with what they wear, and they can't do that with a uniform.

This last explanation of why uniforms are terrible was said by a thirteen year old from Pennsylvania named Lila.This explanation hits the nail right on the head.If you ask a around most students are going to say the same thing.

Does Everyone Have The Money?

Uniforms are very expensive especially if parents have more than one child in ...

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