School Uniforms: Are they Necessary?
Some may cringe at the thought of school uniforms, meaning that they will be matching all of their peers, friends or enemies, at school. Some may enjoy the thought of school uniforms, meaning that they don’t have to worry about brand name, or off- brand name clothing defining them. School uniforms for boys normally consist of white or light colored shirt and tie, dark pants or khaki pants, and a jacket in the winter months, School uniforms for girls normally consist of a nice non-revealing blouse, a skirt, a tie, and a jacket in the winter months (School). More public schools in large cities require students to dress in school uniforms than those pubic schools in smaller cities (Fast).
"Between the 2003–04 and 2011–12 school years, the percentage of public schools reporting that they required that students wear uniforms increased from 13 to 19 percent. In 2011-12, the percentage of public secondary schools who reported requiring that students wear uniforms (12 percent) was lower than the percentages of elementary schools (20 percent) and combined schools (30 percent) …show more content…
Students, however, CAN express their individuality by adding certain accessories to the everyday uniform. Some accessories can include belts, purses, or jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings, and necklaces (School Uniforms).
Although some students and parents like school uniforms, some do not. There are just as many negative feedbacks involving school uniforms as there are positive feedbacks. First, they can give the school a bad name. If a group of students are in their school uniforms and they are doing something bad in public, people will see them and will associate all of the bad behavior with the school. They can cause controversy throughout the school. Certain pieces of clothing cause controversy, such as ties. School Uniforms can hinder
Some may cringe at the thought of school uniforms, meaning that they will be matching all of their peers, friends or enemies, at school. Some may enjoy the thought of school uniforms, meaning that they don’t have to worry about brand name, or off- brand name clothing defining them. School uniforms for boys normally consist of white or light colored shirt and tie, dark pants or khaki pants, and a jacket in the winter months, School uniforms for girls normally consist of a nice non-revealing blouse, a skirt, a tie, and a jacket in the winter months (School). More public schools in large cities require students to dress in school uniforms than those pubic schools in smaller cities (Fast).
"Between the 2003–04 and 2011–12 school years, the percentage of public schools reporting that they required that students wear uniforms increased from 13 to 19 percent. In 2011-12, the percentage of public secondary schools who reported requiring that students wear uniforms (12 percent) was lower than the percentages of elementary schools (20 percent) and combined schools (30 percent) …show more content…
Students, however, CAN express their individuality by adding certain accessories to the everyday uniform. Some accessories can include belts, purses, or jewelry, such as bracelets, earrings, and necklaces (School Uniforms).
Although some students and parents like school uniforms, some do not. There are just as many negative feedbacks involving school uniforms as there are positive feedbacks. First, they can give the school a bad name. If a group of students are in their school uniforms and they are doing something bad in public, people will see them and will associate all of the bad behavior with the school. They can cause controversy throughout the school. Certain pieces of clothing cause controversy, such as ties. School Uniforms can hinder