In a 1996 Long Beach, California speech, former President Bill Clinton announced his support on school uniforms. During that speech, Clinton had said, "school uniforms are one step that may help break the cycle of violence, truancy and disorder by helping young students understand what really counts is what kind of people they are.” This quote changed perspectives in schools for the safety and discipline of the kids. Many people, mostly students, disagree with school uniforms and may have different opinions and perspectives. Mostly public schools are the ones who make uniforms mandatory. Charter schools are the ones that do not require uniforms to be worn by the students. That is only because charter schools usually have better
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Requiring students to wear uniform to school eliminates cloth competition. It helps students resist peer pressure to buy trendy clothes. For instance, some students may have flashy attire, like expensive shoes, Michael Kors bags, etc.. In result of that, other students feel like they have to outshine them and buy more expensive things. Uniforms also eliminate choices. For example, students do not have to wake up extra early to try and pick out what to wear for school. With the uniforms, students already know what to have ready for the next day. Uniforms are also cheaper compared to other …show more content…
School uniforms may have many downsides to the issue, yet there are many upsides to it. They are very necessary in such a way that they prevent intruders, prevent competition between the students and prevent students from buying trendy clothes, and many other positive things. Uniforms eliminate choices and one, gives students more time to sleep. They can wake up in the morning and already have their uniform ready to wear. No matter if it is a public school or a charter school, all students across the country should be required to wear uniform. If there are families that cannot afford uniforms, a foundation will be built to provide families that make less than $30,000 a year, with polo shirts and khaki pants. It is better safe than sorry. Parents should not have to feel guilty of making their children wear uniforms. Uniforms create school spirit and increases the chance of students getting along with their peers. There may be pros and cons on school uniforms and maybe cons are overrated, but with the help of the parents, students, and school staff members, this economy will be a better place to live in. Keeping the children safe as well as the adults. Gangs form all the time, mostly based on a certain color. With the uniforms and strongly enforced, gangs will be prevented. For students that violate this policy, consequences will be given to them. From in-school
Requiring students to wear uniform to school eliminates cloth competition. It helps students resist peer pressure to buy trendy clothes. For instance, some students may have flashy attire, like expensive shoes, Michael Kors bags, etc.. In result of that, other students feel like they have to outshine them and buy more expensive things. Uniforms also eliminate choices. For example, students do not have to wake up extra early to try and pick out what to wear for school. With the uniforms, students already know what to have ready for the next day. Uniforms are also cheaper compared to other …show more content…
School uniforms may have many downsides to the issue, yet there are many upsides to it. They are very necessary in such a way that they prevent intruders, prevent competition between the students and prevent students from buying trendy clothes, and many other positive things. Uniforms eliminate choices and one, gives students more time to sleep. They can wake up in the morning and already have their uniform ready to wear. No matter if it is a public school or a charter school, all students across the country should be required to wear uniform. If there are families that cannot afford uniforms, a foundation will be built to provide families that make less than $30,000 a year, with polo shirts and khaki pants. It is better safe than sorry. Parents should not have to feel guilty of making their children wear uniforms. Uniforms create school spirit and increases the chance of students getting along with their peers. There may be pros and cons on school uniforms and maybe cons are overrated, but with the help of the parents, students, and school staff members, this economy will be a better place to live in. Keeping the children safe as well as the adults. Gangs form all the time, mostly based on a certain color. With the uniforms and strongly enforced, gangs will be prevented. For students that violate this policy, consequences will be given to them. From in-school