Pros And Cons Of Uniforms

Unity, safety and school pride can all be obtained with a few simple pieces of fabric. Uniforms are not required in public schools as much as they are in private schools which is in fact a shame. What many public schools do not realize is that uniforms can make their schools appear more unified, as it gives the illusion the everyone is on the same boat since they are all wearing the same colors. Not only that, but it will be a more affordable trend. Many families do not have the money to spend on the newest clothes for their children. Uniforms can solve this issue since uniforms are a lot more affordable. Lastly, uniforms would also create a safer environment in public schools by making it easier to detect intruders. Since students will be wearing uniforms the intruders will be easier to find and will not be confused with a student . Public schools should require uniforms from kindergarden to highschool because it will help unite their school, it would be more …show more content…
In the news article Pros and Cons of School Dress Code by Scott Key published in the Fresno Pacific University Website; Key writes, “Dress code teach students that conformity and obedience to authority are important. Individuality is suppressed. Students voice is suppressed “ (Key n.pag.). Uniforms can in some form teach students more about conformity and obeying authority. However, students can also learn that in their own household. Actually, conformity is the wrong term, a term more accurate would be “coming together”. Students learn about coming together. They feel less alone when they notice that everyone is wearing the same clothes as they are. They can relate and create stronger bonds. As for suppressing the student 's individuality or voice. Uniform do suppress to a certain extent, there is no denying that. However, it also helps children be more creative and think outside the box to express their