Why Should School Uniforms Be Forced?

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Did you know that the history of school uniforms goes all the way back to the 16th century. Uniforms originally started in England than spread throughout the whole world. School uniforms are a very bad idea. Students are in a dangerous environment If they have to wear uniforms. These uniforms also hold back being able to express your personality through clothes.

A reason for my claim of why school uniforms shouldn't be forced is because it holds back the ability express personality through your clothes. Kids should be able to wear clothes that they like and and feel good in. My evidence to back it up is “The first amendment of the US constitution guarantees that all individuals have the right

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