Some students are more worried about what clothes they’re wearing to school rather than more important things like education. If a school has uniforms then the students don’t have to take time out of their morning to figure out what they’re going to wear. Having school uniforms can also decrease bullying, because some bullies pick on the person for what they’re wearing, but since the bully is wearing the same thing then they can’t make fun of them for it. Middle school and high school students should not be forced to wear school uniforms because they cant express themselves, they cost too much money, and students lose their individuality.
When students have to wear school uniforms, it can be very difficult for them to be able to express themselves. “Self expression is an important part of a child’s development” (Source 1). “By denying students the opportunity to fully express their unique personality through the clothing the select, individualism is unable to develop to its fullest capacity” (Source 4). “Without the outlet of expression in their …show more content…
“ Uniforms are more expensive up-front, as the parent must invest in all the staples at the beginning of the school year” (Source 4). “ Many parents argue that uniforms are not economical as they must purchase both a school wardrobe and a casual wardrobe as children do not want or may not be permitted to wear their uniform clothes outside of school” (Source 4). “ With private school that require uniforms, parents are accustomed to paying tuition and know what they’re getting into. It can be expensive. The smallest size of the mandatory blazer for St. Katharine Drexel Preparatory High in Uptown cost $87 at Schumacher’s in Metairie. Some schools also mandate school-monogrammed socks or specific shoes such as saddle Oxfords” (Source