If everyone is required to dress the same, the “reference group” of an individual is expanded, thus creating more students whom can relate to each other. (Myers, 2015) If school uniforms were mandatory, students, parents, and educators would benefit tremendously. Students would not have to be concerned if they look as good as another student, as they would all be wearing the same thing. Educators would have more time to teach, rather than to discipline, and parents would not have to spend as much money on clothing for school. Starting in elementary school, the commencement of group polarization begins. Children are beginning to form their “group of friends” and will begin to group with others who are similar to themselves. School uniforms would encourage comradery amongst students. Students, who would be more likely to base friendships on who is wearing what, would be more likely to have a friendship with others outside of their socio-economic background and the need to feel superior would diminish, as the self –image of each student would be higher. (Myer,
If everyone is required to dress the same, the “reference group” of an individual is expanded, thus creating more students whom can relate to each other. (Myers, 2015) If school uniforms were mandatory, students, parents, and educators would benefit tremendously. Students would not have to be concerned if they look as good as another student, as they would all be wearing the same thing. Educators would have more time to teach, rather than to discipline, and parents would not have to spend as much money on clothing for school. Starting in elementary school, the commencement of group polarization begins. Children are beginning to form their “group of friends” and will begin to group with others who are similar to themselves. School uniforms would encourage comradery amongst students. Students, who would be more likely to base friendships on who is wearing what, would be more likely to have a friendship with others outside of their socio-economic background and the need to feel superior would diminish, as the self –image of each student would be higher. (Myer,