Pros and Cons of School Uniforms

<h1>Pros and Cons of School Uniforms</h1>Author: <a title="Isaac Grauke" href="http://www.articlesbase.com/authors/isaac-grauke/535.htm">Isaac Grauke</a> We have worked with schools across the United States, and
believe us, you are not the only person asking this question!
The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied
as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is
complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for
you to consider:
 Professional:
Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take
school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or
she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work.
Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather
than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their
studies.
 Promotes Good Discipline:
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline,
decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is
that children today are lacking in self-discipline because
parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult
on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at
a time.
 Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and
violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes.
Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes.
Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive
about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems
report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
 Distractions:
Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look
nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children
will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding
distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly
revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending
fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend
more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
 Values:
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression
are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion
fad.
 Low Cost:
School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less
expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school
uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer
clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability.
They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for
repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by
starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can
get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as
hand-me-downs between siblings.
 School Spirit:
Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It
instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be
true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.
 
 Individuality:
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to
school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program
encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more
important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and
self-expression, forcing students to conform.
 Causes Discipline Problems:
Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school
uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter
their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or
lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of
policing the students on a daily basis.
 Little or No Relationship to Academics:
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school
uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic
acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students
are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve
learning.
About the Author: Isaac Grauke is manager of sales and marketing for Hall Closet
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We have worked with schools across the United States, and believe us, you are not the only person asking this question! The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for you to consider:

Professional:

Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work. Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their studies.

Promotes Good Discipline:

Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline, decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is that children today are lacking in self-discipline because parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at a time.

Reduces Fighting and Violence:

Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions.

Distractions:

Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.

Values:

School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion fad.

Low Cost:

School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability. They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as hand-me-downs between siblings.

School Spirit:

Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.

Individuality:

Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and self-expression, forcing students to conform.

Causes Discipline Problems:

Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of policing the students on a daily basis.

Little or No Relationship to Academics:

Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve learning.

Isaac Grauke is manager of sales and marketing for Hall Closet Uniforms and Apparel, http://www.hallclosetuniforms.com

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1. Randi<3 (23:59, 15.02.2009)

I go to a school that has uniforms, and it SUCKS! Like I can't even walk down the hall without hearing tuck it in, that is not regulation, take it off, these teachers are so annoying. It's like they specialize in being so annoying, so they can tell kids to take off their clothes. It's comments like this that take the focus off learning for me.

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2. Among the Blind (23:56, 24.09.2007)

Wearing a uniform doesn't mean not being yourself. It just goes to show how unimaginative you are if the only way you can 'express' yourself is by way of clothing. Think of a more productive way to express yourself, say maybe personality, hardwork, academics, athletics, clubs. If identity is based on only what you wear, I think its all the more reason to have uniforms.

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3. EtS (23:55, 25.01.2008)

where are the cons?? this article is helpful to someone who is "for" uniforms, but a person isn't going to write a very good paper based on only the pros

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4. karla (23:54, 18.05.2008)

uniforms are worthless..
they degrade students and they do not help prepare us for the real world.
they do not help in behavior and we are still the same people in and out of those uniforms.
uniforms jus are plain Stupido!

5. Cool dude (23:53, 07.05.2009)

this is good but i need more cons. it is definetly biased

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6. Aki (23:50, 04.12.2008)

everything u said is so true, especially the last part...

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7. Hannah (23:48, 05.12.2007)

It's strange, but some schools cling to their uniform code like the Bill of Rights. At a school i've seen a kid comes to school dressed in a full iut and tie. He looks sharp. A few other kids start doing it to. They look much better then in their kakis and polos, but the anmistration pulls out the code of dress and cuts the fun. 'Ties with strips of non-uniform color are simply not permitted!' Well... as it turns out the siut wearers were the "trouble makers" anyway...

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8. ilovemyteddy (23:46, 15.12.2008)

I THINK THAT SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARE GREAT! AND IF U SAY SCHOOL UNIFORMS SUCK U CAN ADD UR FASHION SENSE 2 UR CLOTHES LIKE HAIR CLIPS AND ACCORIES! AND I HAVE A ZWINKY CALLED ilovemyteddy SO ADD ME! AND A HABBO NAMED KandyEater SO ADD ME ON THAT 2! [:

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9. Darren (23:45, 07.05.2009)

Dude this article is Great! (Last min. reaserch)um I ment the comments.

10. kazume harugaki (23:42, 17.09.2007)

to be honest i wouldnt care if i had school uniforms or not but mostly i'd rather have uniforms because those wanna be ghetto people (yah u know what im talking about) they always try to make fun of you because...lets say ur pants are showing ur ankles they'll laugh at you for that and sometimes you are not able to express yourself even without uniforms because like i said before those judgemental people would make fun of u if u wear something they do not like and wouldn't that make u want to wear something else so they would stop? yah duh...so i'm going with the uniforms and if you still dont agree with me i just have 3 words to say... look at japan...nuff said XD

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11. Concerned and stubborn student (23:37, 09.10.2007)

I really do not get the point of this, because you are clearly missing the most important factor in this issue- freedom of expression.
You really can not force these students to "don these uniforms with pride or respect", because it simply violates them as an individual.

12. kemesha (23:31, 22.04.2009)

its too ugly and they do not fit people lik us . we dont need stupid uniform.espeacially the colors they look grouse

13. Grace M (23:27, 26.05.2009)

Uniforms sux deres no point

14. lily (23:27, 09.12.2008)

This site has pretty good info, im glad i found it.
But i have to say im against uniforms. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects the right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression. Expression meaning how you express yourself on what you were.

But this will help with my speech.

thanks.!

15. Jennifer (23:25, 11.05.2009)

This article didn't really help me. In my persuasive essay, I need facts. This has no facts, only opinions. I am for uniforms and i Need to explain why...this did not help!
Sorry and thanks.

16. destiny (23:24, 06.11.2007)

I think school uniforms are a good idea because I have been doing research and all the pros are reasonable and most of the cons can be counterattacked by the pros.BEST IDEA ON EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!

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17. jesse (23:17, 09.06.2007)

dude this article rocks!!!! thanks for putting it online helps me alot for my research!!! screw people who doesnt't like uniforms they're just stupid...

18. diana (23:17, 07.05.2008)

wow this is cool i can surely use this for my pursuasive essay

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19. Kari Lynne Anderson (23:16, 24.03.2009)

School uniforms are not so bad! besides if you are really against them so much don't wear it the worst thing that could happen is that you get kicked out hey wat do you no u can be a high school drop out all because ur more worried about what u and ur classmates are wearing and not what should be going into ur heads.

20. Briana (23:14, 24.07.2008)

School uniforms are against our first amendment right. Our right to speech, which includes clothing articles.

21. school uniforms suck (23:14, 19.04.2009)

if i had to wear a school uniform then i would die i feel that kids should not have to wear a school uniform because it expresses who you are.

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22. Hollie Smithe (23:12, 15.12.2008)

This article needed so many more cons. The comments were way freakin better than the article. I agree completely that there is no evidenceas to how uniforms improve adademic performance or decrease gang violence. AND you don\\\'t save money. Not only do you have to buy uniforms, but what are you going to wear after school and on the weekends? A majority of your life is spent at school, it stifles creativity and individual worth.

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23. Bob (23:11, 26.09.2007)

thank you sooooo much!!! thanks to this article i got an A on my essay!! its very helpful & has a lot of great info. = )

24. BB (23:05, 12.05.2008)

This article is ok though. It needs some more facts but oh well, it is good. And oh ya.......I WOULD HATE TO WEAR SCHOOL UNIFOMS!!!

25. Ryanne (23:05, 05.04.2009)

i wore a uniform 1st-8th grade and then when i got to high school i no longer had a uniform. Uniforms really can be a good thing. Trust me,people still find ways to express themselves, they just dont do it thorugh colthing. I found that i was less distracted when i went to a school with uniforms because you dont need to look at what everyone else is wearing. Also, it made getting ready in the morning SO much easier.

As for the cost problem, my school always gave you the oportunity to donate your old uniforms that dont fit anymore and then they sell them at a much lower price.

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26. E (23:04, 28.10.2007)

Thanks I'm doing a project on this to..

27. breay davis (22:59, 29.10.2008)

uniforms rock! they save your parents money and they help you choose each morning what your gonna wear to school each day! there are no reasons not to like uniforms.

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28. Leo (22:59, 06.04.2009)

Although some people might disagree, school is something that will determine ur life for good. Although there are many other factors that may have an affect on it, people need to understand that our economy is where it is at because of people that chose to only go halfways. Dressing up for school, in uniforms, teaches good morals and helps people feel better about themselves, rather then wearing torn jeans and sweatpants, which show an underspreciation for anything and everything. Dressing up creates an image that says "I can" it simply turns u into an image of confidence

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29. antonoi (22:57, 27.05.2008)

i did a paper at the last minute and this theing saved my life!
Thanks Alot!

30. antonoi (22:56, 27.05.2008)

i did a paper at the last minute and this theing saved my life!
Thanks Alot!

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31. h8r (22:48, 10.04.2009)

skool uniforms sukk shit. go shoot yourselves.

32. Gina (22:45, 15.02.2009)

While there may be some good points in this article, the fact that there are so many misspellings, makes me question whethere or not there is any real data to back what has been written.

33. D (22:40, 20.02.2008)

In New York city, crime rates dropped 14.7 percent after uniforms were instilled. Uniforms help eliminate social and economic boundaries amongst students. They do make a difference!

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34. Kyle Hunsucker (22:39, 19.02.2009)

schools that have uniforms shouldnt have it because it really give school spirit......!!!!!!!!!! o my gosh

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35. hjgfrfhfjhbf (22:36, 12.11.2008)

very good 4 my essy info

36. L.I.K (22:34, 12.01.2009)

i am against school uniforms cause you wont be able to express your style and you wont be able to say to your friend "cute outfit!" it would be torture!

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37. Jenny G in the coconut tree (22:30, 04.09.2008)

haha the article didnt give me as much help as all of the comments did! thx for writin back!!!

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38. Cassandra (22:29, 13.04.2008)

This was very helpful but it didn't refer to where the information was discovered. That would have helped me much more!!

39. Lonnie (22:29, 10.02.2009)

this article helped me a lot with my research paper i enjoy doing my homework now

40. yo hi hey yo man (22:23, 01.01.2008)

this article is awesome

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41. kk (22:17, 19.03.2009)

i think there sould be uniforms becouse it increases violence makes kids more palite and get better grades...

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42. DK (22:16, 01.10.2008)

i HAVE FOUND MORE PROS ON SCHOOL UNIFORMS THAN CONS.

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43. taylor (22:16, 01.04.2008)

it says in the article that they are made with strong and durable cloth. when really having to wash them all the time wears them down. its not like their made of steel.and very few if any school uniforms are made w/ jeans.school uniforms also just make an extra cost for having to go to school.and it says that some kids may not be able to afford name brand clothing because there family dont have the money.well what makes you think that the family will have more money for an extra payment for the uniforms. so really when they dress there own way your not forced to pay a range from30 to 88 dollars.and its not uniforms that make a school unique.if a school wants to be unique they should focus on making there child behave and respect athority.not be focus on what they wear.thats not a teacher/principals place.children are there for learning not being an army soldier.

44. mark (22:14, 24.01.2008)

thanks for t I did a speech on school uni forms and won. THey SUCK

45. Mandy (22:05, 11.12.2008)

im doing a debate on uniforms and i need more cons!!anyone know any good sites..?

46. Random_teen (22:01, 13.05.2009)

I think unniforms are a great idea, and I'm homeschooled! I don't agree with those people that say uniforms take away their oportunity to express individuality, there are other ways to do that you know. Your unique personality shouldn't be dampened just by what you wear. Join a club or something and just be yourself! That's where individuality comes from anyway.

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47. Vampire Inuyasha (21:46, 16.04.2009)

I agree I think school uniforms would be really great to have in our school thats why I'm doing a paper on it showing my opinion and facts to support my opinion, even though my school does not have uniforms I would really like to have them

48. gc (21:44, 03.02.2009)

uniforms dont let u express ur self and plus there ugly and we dont need them. we have a right to express our self NO MORE UNIFORMS THEY SUX

49. Parent of Two (21:41, 05.01.2009)

My favorite part about the comments are the people that "don't want to think" so they rely on someone elses opinions to write an essay. I agree that uniforms wouldn't do anything to help increase educational motivation, but it might help with distractions. However, students will always find something to "distract" themselves from learning if they don't want to learn. Parens of today need to put more emphasis on education rather than video games, clothes, etc.

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50. chelsxo (21:41, 04.01.2009)

our school doesnt have uniforms, so i kinda think it would be cool to have them. but where i work i have to wear one and i really really hate it, so if the school one wasnt as annoying as my work one then it'd be ok. it does save time in the morning getting ready and nobody would get picked on. but also i think school uniforms do cut down on a childs creativity.. i thought it was fun picking out my own clothes whether they were long johns instead of leotards or not haha. clothes is a way that children well and teens express themselves. i like getting new clothes and then wearing them to school, but i dont get new clothes very often.. i have to work for my money and need to save it for university too.

51. Kiescha (21:39, 03.02.2009)

I am in 8th grade and i do NOT APPROVE of wearing uniforms. i think us kids should have a choice of what we should wear. Not get made to wear something we dont want to. If schools could find something thta all of the kids would like then maybe

52. The Lawyer (21:38, 26.01.2009)

i personallty think that this is the best article i've founbd so far on uniform. It has that capacity to get any one hooked. Yet it overwelmingly creats a two sided debaate right on the floor. Straight forward.

53. Jennifer Feliciano (21:37, 24.01.2008)

This really helped me on my paper for school

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54. Getaclue (21:35, 05.04.2009)

i wish my school had uniforms so it would block out all those emo and gothic people. All you con people said was that self expression and individuality was taken away. you may think you said something else but you just did it in your own way with a twist.
if you think individuality and self expression is taken away then think about this...you are all losers!!!!!! there are other ways to express yourself than by your clothes!!!!!! take a risk and get out there and just talk to someone no matter what they are wearing. if you can't do that and you need them to be wearing designer clothes than take a look at yourself, it's a disgusting image of a bad person.

55. Kourtney (21:31, 06.05.2008)

i love this article! I think that almost every thing in this article is true. I am doing a school paper on things like if we should wear school uniforms and i totally agree with this article!

56. Bre (21:30, 17.04.2009)

i think that school uniforms are stupid cuz like no teenager wants to wear the same thing as every other student in their entire school. i mean suree uniforms are cheap but some people have money to burn on clothes and want to so that is taking away that right.

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57. Cferrellwms (21:29, 19.11.2008)

i respectfully disagree with all of ur comments for school uniforms. i mean u can change their clothes but not their thinking!! plus the students are allowed to get an education and not have to have school uniforms in the way!

58. Kathy Goldrich (21:28, 07.09.2008)

I thought u were posting it from both sides! lies!

59. person (21:26, 11.11.2008)

thank u so much i had to write a persausive essay in english about why uniforms are good, i couldnt think of 3 reasons, thank you, thank you,THANK YOU!!!!

60. anonymous (21:23, 01.05.2008)

Think about it, people, if the teachers cared about the students' education, then do you think that they should allocate more funds and develop better educational resource programs then changing what the students will wear?

61. Troy (21:22, 12.02.2009)

i have never wore school uniform but i dsont think.. having them is any help full!
there will always be grouping school unoforms wont stop that.....
And they cost a lot of money

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62. anti-prep in a prep world (21:19, 26.09.2007)

I am against uniforms in every possible aspect. I of all people am extremely creative while also rebellious.in fact many refer to me as goth. I just hate uniforms with a passion and have even made petitions about them. its never worked though, because the blind refuse to see..

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63. Savannah (21:19, 18.09.2008)

I am currently in high school, and although it's a nice thought that school uniforms could fix so many problems in the academic environment, I don't think that clothing enforced by the school would deter so many issues. Furthermore, anything so dramatic introduced into a public school (as most private schools already have uniforms) would certainly incur problems. Personally, I believe that introducing uniforms would be counter productive. Maybe if uniforms were mandatory since a young age it could possibly fix some of these problems.

64. christie (21:18, 03.06.2009)

school uniform takes away students creativity and how they are uniform doesnt change anything except appearance i say we make an
announcment to students and have a whole day with every student in school with no unform and they wont give detention to every single student what is that 800 detentions ?

65. Canyon Springs Student (21:07, 10.09.2007)

This helped so much THANKS!!

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66. Amelia (21:04, 11.02.2009)

I've also worn a uniform since Nursery until now in High School. I am doing a project in RE based on an argument over school uniforms. I agree with George. There is hardly any Con's in the article. I've seen 2 of them whilst there's loads of Pro's. If you had more Con's in the article then I would've used them in my project. This is an article not to my expectations and I will find a different site to help me with my homework.

Thanks anyway.
Amelia
-x-

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67. sophie (20:59, 18.01.2009)

i strongly agree to skool uniforms because there are going to be less bullies in the skool and less feelings hutr so ya i wish our skool used to have uniforms

GO SKOOL UNIFORMS!!!!!!!

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68. someone (20:56, 25.11.2008)

this was a very helpful website i enjoied reading this discriptive article

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69. Sammie Hoff (20:55, 01.12.2008)

This article makes no sense. No child should have to wear a uniform to school. Personality and comfort is what modivates a kid. I would know. I am one.

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70. Kim (20:51, 24.04.2009)

Yeah school uniforms would totally suck because of the simple fact that they would be losing their creativity.And freedom of showing off their clothes.Like serisously they should just get a damn leash on us.Like fuck.
Too manny laws to follow.Pssha i wouldnt follow it.,

71. Berty (20:49, 08.11.2007)

If you think your clothing is what makes you individual, you are wrong. Anyone can put on a Hot Topic t shirt or and American Eagle sweater. You shoul be judged on your inside, not your out. Real individuals will get noticed, uniform or not.
By the way, actual rebels and goths do not refer to themselves as so.

72. tilana kingstone (20:48, 29.10.2008)

i believe in you!!!!!!!!

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73. someone u know (20:48, 01.12.2008)

i liked this article

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74. Kimmy (20:46, 23.04.2009)

Haha.At Vegreville Composite High school we don't gotta wear schoolo uniforms !!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA~
SUCKERS

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75. Mia (20:46, 17.03.2009)

schooool uniforms are a way for the administration to try and make every student into the ideal perfect student they think we should be, ITS INSANITY!

76. Scotty Lee (20:46, 03.02.2009)

weeelllll, sum uniforms culd b kool if the are modern day awesome. every1's clothes would rock

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77. Kristina, Sydney and Maiah (20:43, 28.10.2008)

we think that uniforms are needed but they are so ugly that we are stuck in the middle . if they were cuter and more choices then we will go with it !

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78. Ms.Robertson (20:43, 20.10.2008)

I think the uniforms is a bad idea because the students will loose there uniqueness and will take away there choice of clothes to wear! It is a waste of money!!! I 100 percent disagree!!!!! I am very mad that they would have an idea like that!!!!! It's a very very very stupid idea!!!!!!!!!!

79. anyone (20:43, 18.11.2008)

there r no cons

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80. britney (20:42, 15.09.2008)

some people say that it will help studying. but not everyone is comfortable in the same thing, when your not comfortable you dont pay as much attention there for learning less. i personally feel very uncomfortable in skirts and button up tops. plus kids will find other ways to still stereo type others even with the uniforms. i think that school uniforms are a bad idea

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81. chelene (20:41, 28.11.2007)

Clothes are a source of expression for children, and as kids get older, they become increasingly resentful of uniforms.
Many educators and sociology experts believe that students who are forced to wear uniforms will only find other, less appropriate ways to express themselves, possibly through makeup and jewelry

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82. kayla (20:40, 20.10.2008)

i think this is not a good idea because it wont change anything because kids will still get bullied because they dont look good or their i bit more sized than others and thats why i think the school uniforms are not good for school and you will get so bored with black or white or any other colours that they choose many people will say that they are not ready for the change or they hate the idea and im one of those kids and others say that its a good idea because they cant afford new clothes......

83. Corinnelea (20:39, 18.03.2008)

wow this helped me out alot thx. but i still hate unifmors

84. lewy (20:37, 12.03.2009)

what will a uniform do for education it just says you cant be an individual and every one is the same not unique like they tell you to be.

85. bob (20:36, 10.03.2009)

welp welp welp school uniforms are cool at some points
k wellll peace

86. anais (20:34, 06.03.2009)

ha! uniforms suck! kids should be able to express themselves.

87. The End Is Near (20:32, 26.10.2007)

Why do ppl think the only way to express themselves is through clothing? The clothing companies advertise clothes to have certain personality characteristics, so ppl who wish to exemplify themselves buy 'goth clothes', 'punk cloths', 'gangsta clothes' etc...because they think that's the only way to portray themselves. Depending on clothes to have a personality is just sickening. There’s no creativity in that at all. So how would uniforms make a difference? What about internal characteristics? But ppl don't care, and neither do the companies because it sells. Anyway, i'm FOR uniforms because I’m sick of thongs and fat butt cheeks hanging out in my face because ppl don't have the decency to cover their ugly selves up.

Rebellion is not excess.

88. ROB (20:28, 30.01.2009)

To all of those who didnt see the "cons" in this article, you must not be in uniforms because if you were you would be smart enough to see them listed at the bottom of the article. To Stacey, I challenge you to list 10 cons of uniforms.(wait until you are a parent) To the girl who has been in uniforms her whole life and hates it. Sorry, get ready for the real world, unless you are the boss, you will be told what to do and how to do it the rest of your life. Good Luck with that!

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89. Alyssa Coker (20:28, 17.12.2007)

personally i think that you should not have to school wear uniforms. It takes way your creativity and uniqueness. People think that uniforms will help make the family status less visible, that make somewhat be true but when kids wear jewlry you can still tell the expensiveness of it. i like cheese!!!

90. Victoria (20:26, 26.04.2009)

I think that school uniforms are a great idea, even though I am only a ninth grader, I still believe in having school uniforms to decrease social problems including discrimination, and even 'fitting in'. 'Fitting in' is not so great I am the lowest part of the school's popularity scale. Everyone needs to realize that everyone is the same and that no one can tell you who you are, just be yourself. In conclusion, if we have to wear school uniforms to make students realize that no one is different, so be it!!

91. asiadiva (20:26, 16.11.2007)

uniforms should not be allowed in school because it takes away people's freedom from expressing themselves.

92. felicia (20:24, 27.01.2009)

i think you should look at both sides and not be biased!!!!!!!!!!!!!

93. *~ Kayla *~ (20:23, 18.05.2009)

Things are fine just the way they are, why change it with School Uniforms?

94. Gabbey (20:22, 14.04.2008)

I feel that this is a very good thing to have to wear uniforms i wish my childs school would adopt them because they are equalizers. We have alot of money and so therefore i dress my children very nicely and they have almost been robbed for there cellphones or iPods cause of the way they are dressed

95. listen up!!! (20:21, 25.02.2008)

honestly if you have to/going to wear uniforms and your not happy about it just get over it its not the end of the world youll live. no one will care if you have to wear a uniform cuz the whole school is wearing the uniforms just enjoy life who cares what you are wearing while you are doing that!

96. Fickson Taylor (20:21, 16.04.2009)

I, personly, think that this promotes school spirit but there is a lot more bullying now. It is Dreadful. I think if you can get through it, then you are bloodly lucky. That is all.

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97. 8==D (20:21, 16.02.2009)

I think that school uniforms are the worst thing that has ever happened to this world i think obama is behind this!!!!!!!!!

98. Erika (20:19, 21.04.2008)

school uniforms are not comfortable at all plus wearing them are not going to make us any diffrent we are still going to be us just with diffrent clothes

99. Mercedes Brown (20:18, 12.05.2008)

i feel as though the issue of school uniforms is simply a "band aid to cover up the issue of school violence instead of hiding uncover it and fix the problem.....

100. Tulip (20:11, 16.01.2009)

calling for dafidil

101. Vanessa Smith (20:11, 07.01.2009)

I really hate these uniforms, i am against them 100%

102. Daffadill (20:10, 16.01.2009)

Hey david how are you doing

103. kyle (20:10, 02.03.2009)

uniforms are extremely important you can understand why after being in military school it really affects the discipline of the students and demonstrates how people should dress for formal occasions in a civilized society.

104. Caitlin (20:06, 10.02.2008)

This article was very biased. I found no cons at all, which is what I needed. Don't entitle your article "Pros and Cons" if there are no cons.

105. Angela T (20:05, 28.04.2008)

I have to make up an arguement for school and this had some very good reasons why school uniforms aren't necessary.
Thanks!!

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106. pooop (20:03, 23.03.2009)

I LIKE CHEESE

107. austin (19:59, 06.05.2009)

they suck

108. Kid (19:55, 15.05.2008)

we should not have school uniforms there is no point in having them. You should have more Cons about School uniforms on this website and then it will help me with my editorial more. i dont think any schools should have uniforms.

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109. UNIFORMS ROCK (19:55, 05.02.2009)

i love school uniforms. last night i had a dream that my school had school uniforms and i made them they were so kick butt!!!!!

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110. TJ (19:53, 17.05.2007)

well i think that wearing school unis. might help control people and make them feel like there a part of somthing, but they aren't going to make the bad ppl better. they also take away your self-identity

111. kayla (19:53, 05.02.2009)

i think that uniforms are a good thing, because the help prevent school bulling

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112. Natalie (19:51, 27.03.2009)

i hate school uniforms people might say their comfertable but it doesnt look like it! i go to thurman white and we dont wear uniforms and i dont intend to and i never will, but my cuzzin wears uniforms and he sais he always gets wedgies and stuff witch is funny and i hate the colors and wedgies!

113. hdfjdfjdnh (19:51, 06.03.2009)

hi people

114. jessi (19:51, 02.12.2008)

I want school uniforms I think they would be awesome and I think it would be cool to have like an open day on firdays to ware whatever you would like =]

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115. bob (19:50, 20.02.2009)

U cant be u in a uniform

116. krista davis (19:50, 13.11.2008)

I think that we do not need them cause we can wear our skool colors and we should not be punshed for wat other kids do

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117. nick (19:48, 08.12.2008)

i think everyone thta wrote a pro is on drugs school uniforms are rlly gay and they do not help they just increase the violence and drugs use cause they know they can get into trouble for doing it. also haveing uniforms would make kids not want to wear them also it will increase they more a student will get suspended or even expled.

118. patrick (19:48, 01.05.2008)

Our school has yet to enforece the uniforms mainly b/c we dont have any problems with clothes yet, but i wouldn't be too against it but i still like to wear my own clothes.

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119. quincy saphore (19:45, 18.09.2007)

i agree with numbers 4 10 21 and 22 especially they suck. why are they around they are so bad they give kids no chance to choose spelling big words

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120. fedrizzle (19:45, 16.03.2009)

I hate school uniforms it cost a lot of money and I have 1 they suck because it just dum!

121. Derr (19:45, 15.05.2009)

I would hate to have school uniforms

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122. Nicole Martinez (19:44, 16.06.2008)

I am a senior in high school and my school uniform colors are royal blue and white(not navy blue,aqua blue,or any other sort of blue unfortunately)You see its real hard to find descent royal blueshirts for girls the guys at my school have it real easy because places like aeropostale,abercrombie and fitch,and even hollister carry royal blue.As for the girls the only places you actually find royal blue shirts are places like academy where the shirts tend to be real wide and hideous and do not fit me properly at all (not to mension when i wear oversized clothing i get small rashes from the loose material rubbing grossly against my very sensitive skin)sure i can wear white but white everyday just is not very fashionable for girls and i really do get tired of wearing white all the time i would really much rather wear my own clothing during school being that its my comfort that matters overall and i know you parents are most likely against it but keep in mind that not everyone dresses like a complete skanks/gangsters.Also how can us students really be our own individual person if we are all dressed alike and look the same.Regarding the whole safety issue the best solution would be wear whatever you want as long as you dont have oversized baggy clothes and one to many pockets
sincerely not comfortable in school

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123. Devyn (19:44, 06.01.2009)

you teenagers will fight over anything won't you?

124. Arnold (19:43, 27.01.2009)

this is a cool and helpful website

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125. BOB (19:41, 16.04.2008)

this was very helpful to the school project that i did thanx

126. Myraflower57 (19:41, 16.01.2008)

Thx alot i should get an A on My essay on School Uniforms 4 laguage =D!!!!

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127. austin (19:39, 17.10.2008)

i agree with the violince reduction asses

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128. liz mulder (19:37, 29.02.2008)

i think school uniforms are a very very very bad idea! they provide no comfort and when i put on clothes i want to be comfortable!!!!!!! i hope my school never ever gets them!!!!!!

129. anonymous2 (19:36, 04.02.2009)

this article was very helpful when i was doing my research assignment and most of my information came from here . Thanks, Isaac!

130. Steve Morgan (19:34, 01.11.2008)

One very important aspect of having a school uniform is that it gives every student an equal chance of receiving attention from the teacher. Students who can afford better fashion clothing would attract a good deal more teacher-time than those who are scruffy and ill kempt. Even though this attention-inequality by the teacher is subconscious, it is never-ther-less there and can have a major impact on learning. Believe it or not tecahers are just as human as the best of us!

131. Alana (19:33, 14.04.2009)

Reed, if uniforms can improve students academically.... then you need it more than anyone. Hardly any of your words are spelled correctly!

132. freshgirl** (19:32, 31.05.2009)

I'm more of a neautral. I like them, but yet I don't. So, I don't know. My school doesn't have uniforms and I LOVE it. But yet, I always wonder, what it would be like if I did wear a uniform everyday?. Hmm..

133. SickPuppy (19:31, 04.12.2008)

i am still trying to find the pros in this paper....

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134. Kim&Logan (19:29, 10.02.2009)

wtf?... uhh, in something else we read, it said school uniforms were expensive, not cheap. and i know from experience, they\'re not cheap. so...:P

135. Parker (19:27, 05.02.2009)

Thanks for this article i will surely help me with my transactive pieace lol

136. girr (19:27, 01.03.2009)

yay, this helped my english paperr :)

137. Maddie (19:23, 16.05.2007)

yeah, it doesnt matter what the kid is wearing. theyre still gonna act the same

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138. Bobby (19:22, 05.06.2008)

I like cheese!

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139. mitch (19:19, 29.10.2008)

school uiforms save los of money

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140. Chance (19:19, 13.11.2008)

school uniforms shouldnt exist!!! so then u couldnt even think of putting them in your school. Also, I already look dorkie enough!!!

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141. Alex (19:18, 19.10.2008)

i am doing a speech on this and my core value is induvidualism and there is not enough information on the nagatives of school uniforms in induviduality so u might want to put more because this is one of the most debated topics in the school system

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142. Ice (19:17, 28.08.2007)

Great article

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143. Dre (19:17, 12.02.2008)

school uniforms teaches morals to the new generations

144. samantha (19:16, 01.07.2009)

this article was great! i really used it for my perswasive essay. i hope these facts are real!:) :p :o ;)

145. Grace (19:14, 27.03.2009)

My school has now introduced a new rule--everyone with their shirt untucked will be sent home. This will cause about 75% of my school to be sent home everyday. Do you not think that this will cause more problems than it solves, and turn perfectly good students into ones that get loads of suspensions??

Even if schools want us to wear a uniform, we should at least be able to wear it the way we want and have some way to be able to express our individuality.

146. kid among kids (19:14, 25.10.2007)

i believe kids should be free to express themselves and not made into perfect little Nazis...we need to be given freedom to have freedom

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147. Autumn (19:08, 27.09.2007)

The problem is that most of the assertions made here are wrong. Uniforms, in fact, cost a great deal more than what middle and lower income parents spend on school clothes - and the uniforms generally aren't suitable for any other purpose because of color, style and design. In addition, research proves that not only do uniforms not solve any disclipline problems, they can and often do cause additional ones. Public school uniforms are a bad idea implemented by lazy thinkers who are unwilling and/or unable to solve the real problems of inclusion, caring and the genuine education of today's students.

By the way, I am not a student, but a parent of four grown children, 2 who had uniforms and 2 who did not.

148. Medjine (19:07, 22.05.2009)

Uniforms suck.

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149. Treerttretrettrert (19:07, 13.11.2008)

thanks for the info i needed it to do a project for school. im aginst school uniforms they are dumb.

150. Vickitoria (19:04, 25.02.2009)

I went to three schools, before entering high school, and each had uniforms. I can honestly say that I learned much better and paid more attention when I did wear them. I wasn't as worried about my apperance and what the other kids would think of what I wore, especially since I didn't have as much money as most of them. It saved me a lot of time picking out what to wear in the morning. And to those who say that school uniforms don't prepare us for the real world, most work places have some sort of uniform and they enforce the uniforms just as much, if not more, than schools do. If clothes are the only way for us to have our own identity and express ourselves, then we aren't very creative or imaginative.

151. anon (19:04, 17.11.2008)

im in the 8th grade and my mom says for next year im going to st.pete catholic, i mean im all for the school but not the uniforms yoiu have to wear a tie and uniforms and a little heeled shoes they should also loosen up their policy i mean we are in high school not elementary at least let us express our life and feelings through our clothes before we have to go to college.

152. Shauneece Bowers (19:04, 16.05.2008)

I think its a great idea for uniforms because it helps identitify who and who dont belong at the school

153. Medjine (19:03, 22.05.2009)

I hate uniforms

154. person peoples (19:02, 17.04.2008)

i think that uniforms really suck ,if someone wears a uniform it would be hard to tell something about some1s personality like if they wear bright or dull colours

155. BoB (19:01, 27.03.2009)

UNIFORMS ARE AWESOMMMMEEE
U SUCK IF U DONT LIKE THEM!

156. Yohan Sebastian Bach (19:01, 06.11.2007)

Hello fellow americans,
School Uniforms are a disgrace to kids because they can\\\'t express their feelings by what they wear with school uniforms. Whoever made these things called School Uniforms should be ashamed!!!

157. dalila (19:01, 05.02.2009)

i like your story

158. Tara (19:00, 29.10.2007)

this article has helped me out a lot i am doing a paper on school uniforms and how they should be enforced so thanks a bunch!
Tara

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159. John (19:00, 17.02.2009)

Uniforms are stupid. and pointless. and they need to get a life. just like the people who made them. (: peace bitches.

160. POP (19:00, 05.02.2009)

THIS IS COOL JACKASS

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161. jack (18:59, 15.05.2007)

school uniforms help kids look more professional.. i beleive it does help kids

162. not available (18:59, 06.01.2009)

school uniforms arent that great we should be able to waer what we want when we come to school we alredy get made to come to come to school we should be able to waer what we want to show what we are and who we want to be school uniforms stink!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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163. stacey Cleveland (18:58, 29.04.2009)

this is not a good idea because there is some people that feel they can not keepin on buyin the same thing over and over that is a crazy thing

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164. lewis (18:58, 22.09.2008)

who wants to wear hand-me-down uniforms wtf

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165. Julie (18:58, 13.06.2007)

SCHOOL UNIFORMS SOOOO ROCK!!!!!

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166. jada vickers (18:54, 17.11.2008)

i feel that uniforms exclude the students roght to express their feelings through clothes.we already have to go to school we should at least be given some space.

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167. whitney (18:54, 06.01.2009)

wearing a school uniform doesnt show the real you and they arent that comfortoble trust me i had to waer one before

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168. evaligne (18:49, 29.11.2007)

i think this is all wrong, I think students should be able to wear what they want. i don't think it is the clothes that are making the students fail in class I think it is something else. I don't know what but I do. i think it is very wrong to take away our individuality

169. Cheer_baby (18:49, 29.04.2009)

Personally I don't see the benefits of having a school uniform. No matter how a student is dressed they're still going to act the way they want to act. Clothes don't dicipline.

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170. joey rogers (18:49, 05.02.2009)

i love unifroms i think they are wonderful.. I hope we get 2 keep them in school 4 every .. I love them unifroms and i also love unicorns ..
Love Joey Rogers baby ... : )

171. S.T (18:48, 05.02.2009)

o.m.g i dont like school uniforms its a bad idea

172. mag (18:46, 29.05.2009)

what are they really doing if they make us wear school uniforms?
NOTHING!
just making us lose control of one more thing that we thought we could have control over.
Yes, for some people it actually DOES express their personality by the way they dress.
Wearing oddly colored clothes, with akward accesories.. it can tell alot about someone. Like they obviously don't care what people think about them if they have the guts to dress like this. So then they should be a pretty fun, open minded person.
Some people enjoy to be different for a change instead of just like everybody else.

173. sarah (18:46, 12.06.2007)

i dont understand why people think uniforms are so great, if you think about it,your wearing clothes, just like you would if you were wearing school uniforms, you take the time to look good, and when u wear school uniforms you dont look good at all!!
so, therfor i did think this site was helpful, but im going against school uniforms:P !!

174. Zara (18:45, 10.06.2007)

Okay, I am truly against uniforms, as I am for an essay i am writing! There is not enough cons on this page. My uniform is uncomfortable.. if i want to wear shorts i have to wear ugly bike shorts and it takes away my self expression which reserchers say is a big part of child development, just add more cons please to this article, thanks .

Zara

175. sun (18:45, 05.02.2009)

hi i like unifrom

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176. tay (18:45, 03.03.2009)

i think school uniforms r ok, but we need freedom!

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177. bruno (18:44, 28.04.2009)

i think that uniforms are a stupid idea there is no indvizual ppl it makes it all the same and so boring every day

178. rebecca (18:44, 17.03.2009)

i think school uniforms need to be at schools with a gang problom

179. Sammi (18:44, 17.02.2009)

i have to wear a uniform for work and for school they suck you cant show your individuality when wearing them!

180. Catherine (18:44, 16.02.2009)

I notice alot of posts here are from kids who dislike the notion of uniforms. I used to go to public school from K-6th grade and then wore a uniform when I went to private school (7-8th grade). High school was just a strict dress code but not uniforms. I must say that uniforms were more practical because I didn't have to worry about what I had to wear or if I wore the same thing twice. It took the hassle out of figuring out what outfit I had to wear for the day. In todays age, the clothing this generation has to offer is pretty stupid. I see kids and teens wearing pants that fall down to their knees (practically showing all of their underwear). Thong strings sticking out of girls pants. This is the most retarded fashion trend I have ever seen in the 42 years I lived in this planet. As a former teenager myself I remember when I wanted to "fit in" and look cool and "express myself". When I look back it was such a supeficial state of mind I'm embarrassed to admit it today. I'm all for uniforms and if you don't like it then don't go to a school that requires uniforms- problem solved. If your parents insist and you don't have a choice then deal with it. When you become a legal adult you can go ahead and dress in whatever your heart desires or join a nudist colony and be naked for I care.

181. bobby (18:44, 05.02.2009)

yooo..
ughmm this is an okayyy,, article but yea ima use it fer my essay

182. destiny (18:43, 09.02.2009)

i think the school uniforms is the worst idea ever there ugly red and white is ugly wcms i didnt write the slut list

183. iluvkyle (18:42, 08.01.2009)

kyle is awesome

184. johnny (18:42, 06.05.2008)

i strongly agree with this article

185. taylor cabral (18:42, 06.05.2008)

I love your guy's great information. It really hepled me on my report.

186. latisa starkey (18:41, 06.12.2007)

i like this artical it helps a lot

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187. -Hom3 grL- (18:40, 26.02.2009)

Schools uniform make students look retarded. i think that EVERYONE should be able to wear what they want. its who they are. and we learned that nobody cant change who we are.The schools uniforms trap our true self. us as we are growing older and more mature we should be able to wear what we like. Tierd of wearing the same uniform ALL week. thats what i mean. NO SCHOOL UNIFORM. Its NOT safe. NO good. There is NO point.

188. BOB (18:40, 05.02.2009)

yo yo well i love unifroms ..
Peace out Bobbie : )
LOve ya

189. katie (18:39, 05.02.2009)

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190. person (18:39, 03.02.2009)

what if a gothic person wants to express themselves lol what are they suppose to do! (im not gothic). school uniforms just make people look the same and everybody is different

191. Person (18:38, 18.01.2008)

I like this

192. AnA RaMoS (18:37, 10.02.2009)

i dont like the uniforms

193. anonomys (18:36, 15.03.2009)

Thank you for your advise. This helped me make my english paper a lot better

194. Tracy (18:33, 23.03.2009)

Hey,
In my Ethics class we're doing a debate about school uniforms. This helped thanks.

195. vchampion (18:33, 19.04.2009)

i beleave we should have school uniforms. kids can still be creative in many different ways. like how they fix thier hair or how they act. i think it will help keep kids from fighting over who looks better. yes i think this is all pros but i can think of many cons also. they say it takes from kids individualality but what they dont realize is everyone is unique in their own way. some kids read, some draw, some skateboard, and some play games just to name a few. that is being unique. that is expressing yourself. i think school uniforms are a good idea. they would take away from gang violance and making fun of people who cant afford the expensive clothing to keep up with all the new trends.

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196. somone (18:33, 03.11.2008)

what if there is a naturel disaster how will the perents discribe there kids blue shert blue pants and black shoose

197. zag (18:32, 13.02.2009)

puhh leeeeeze

198. keagan (18:31, 25.02.2009)

This was a big help on my English paper. thanks

199. satya (18:31, 07.03.2009)

rather taking this issue for a positive effect, school managements esply in india are utilising this as big source of another income (unaccountable, unfairable ) other than donation

200. jeramie (18:30, 09.04.2009)

school uniforms are bad because it messis with one of our rights and thats not amarican

201. Z Daddy (18:29, 17.04.2008)

I mean dis iz stupid. Da dress code people iz trippin. Dey think dat puttin different clothes on people iz gon make a change. Shoot... stop wastin yalls time cuz it aint gon work. Put me in sum st. clothes iz gon make me act da same if i wuz in khakis or a suit, naw.

202. heyhey (18:28, 23.02.2009)

i am doing a study on the cons of school unis i need facts against them

203. Fred Gregory (18:28, 02.12.2008)

this is good to use for speech class

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204. Grace (18:27, 08.04.2008)

This article doesn't really have any cons

205. Jerah (18:25, 31.03.2009)

Im against it in a way. cuz us teens in middle/high schools wont lyke it at all. plus why would u wanna were the same thing ever day????? i wouldnt want that. but also i think we should have it cuz it sorta does stop judgement on people

206. suzee (18:25, 22.04.2009)

I agree with cynthia. These are all the pros of uniforms. why dont we have some cons? not all uniforms are good, not all uniforms reduce gang activities, and it definatley does not reduce sexual activities in school because most guys would think that girls are too covered up and want to force some of the clothing off. This is what I think because i go to a school where guys are vulgar and you cant really do anything to prevent it.

207. Kayla (18:25, 11.05.2009)

i think when you have uniforms its a way for people to get to know you for you not by the way you dress yea they may make you look dumb but u know it helps you in the long run to make more friends

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208. big k (18:25, 08.11.2007)

i think school uniforms are good for kids. it could help them learn and prevent from bullying. other kids coud make fun of them for their clothes. school uniforms are great for schools.

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209. ada (18:24, 06.02.2009)

uniforms are not right becuase when girls bend down the guys see wut is under there and the cant even run i mean the girls so thats wut i think about unifroms.

210. d (18:24, 03.11.2008)

people are still going to do the same

211. alex (18:22, 14.04.2008)

This was a very well put piece, it helped me greatly on my essay on school uniforms. There was wonderful information on all sides.

212. Joslynn LUi (18:22, 04.05.2009)

school unifoms iss not a big deal you can ave money and live a good life like me all the time i think why dont we have UNIFORMS

213. Joslynn LUi (18:22, 04.05.2009)

school unifoms iss not a big deal you can ave money and live a good life like me all the time i think why dont we have UNIFORMS

214. feiueqjkbhi kg (18:21, 06.04.2009)

i dont like school uniforms!!

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215. MR>DEEZ (18:19, 24.10.2008)

uniforms is a good idea for all schools. me personally since ur parents wouldnt have to spend alot of money on clothes all the time dats more shoes.....u feel me??///

216. Ur Face (18:17, 31.05.2007)

YEAh im doing research about this and thank you B-cuz it really gives me a lot of ideas! And i think You did A GooD Job!

217. Reece (18:17, 15.01.2009)

school uniforms will and always will be a touchy thing for kids... they don't limit who you are as a person though. I could go to my school dressed in uniform and i can still be the creative dork and nerd that i have grown up to be. It's not what you wear that makes you who you are its what you do and how you act. School officials just want their kids to be in a safer environment and they think that uniforms will do that. All in all yes uniforms have ups and downs but every thing schools do have that. The drug searches and lockdowns occur because schools are trying to make it safer. Im a senior in high school and its taken me a long time to see past all the rules and regulations to realize they arent trying to imprison you they are trying to keep you safe. Just look back at what has happened from kids being harassed in schools because of them being less wealthy or a "nerd". Uniforms can set aside differences from each other and provide a safer place for kids to be less bullied...

218. drake (18:17, 12.12.2008)

uniforms remind me of socialism.hitler wouldve supported school uniforms

219. SameMistake (18:16, 24.02.2009)

If you want to truly weigh the pros and cons of a school uniform, I suggest you refrain from detailing just how much they "SUCK" and take a moment to maturally step out of your own personal bubble and truly examine just how many benefits school uniforms possess. So often children are segregated according to socio-economic status, or outcasted on account of not owning the best clothes; by placing every student in the same uniform, a sense of equality will shine through, leaving only the INDIVIDUAL - their intelligence level, demeanor, sense of humor, etc. - as opposed to the label on a shirt. If you wish to express your individuality, those who are in fact the MOST creative will be able to display their personality through their clothing through accesories, make up, hair, so on. Furthermore, they are considerably less expensive than everyday clothing, and can be cycled through families. In these economic times, it is more important that money be channeled to useful areas - areas not including the mall.

220. Somebody (18:13, 02.03.2009)

GO SCHOOL UNIFORMS!!!!!!!!!!!

221. a dilon (18:12, 15.10.2007)

he is right just cuz their in uniform doesn't mean their gonna change!

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222. dylan (18:11, 01.05.2009)

i dont know which is better ive heard all sorts of comments and the seem to counteract each other

223. angelica (18:09, 16.01.2009)

i hate uniforms they stink i wish we can wear what we want

224. didio (18:06, 23.06.2009)

I HATE UNIFORMS!!!:)

225. Amber Black (18:06, 15.04.2009)

I now go to a school that does not have uniforms now, but next year we have to. I had to wear uniforms for 4 years before coming here and i have been uniform free. But the uniforms didnt stop violence, girls from rolling up the skirts, unbuttoning the shirts, wearing baggy pant, etc. Its a waist of time money and energy. They are taking our individuality and stealing our rights of free expression.

226. Jerah (18:06, 01.04.2009)

hey, i need help with why and why not school uniforms are good in a public school. im doin this for my class...so i wud reallly love it if u ppl help me. thx.

227. taylor (18:05, 13.10.2008)

the kids and parents should say if there are uniforms no the school

228. kazume harugaki (18:03, 18.10.2007)

ur so so very wrong...if u arent able to express urself with a uniform then i say u have nothing to express...U are able ot express ur self in much more ways then what ur wearing...for example: ur likes and dislikes, personality, religion, and much more other things...it doesnt take only clothes to show people who u are...

229. stephen zuk (18:02, 21.04.2009)

well u no what ....i hate school anyway so why shuld they make us wear uniforms when we should have a say in what we wear

230. Anoymous (17:58, 02.04.2008)

I lovet this it helped me with my paper!

231. ByongSon (17:57, 09.04.2008)

i like it. i am very very very very kind. i play soccer and we wear uniforms, i play for the tigers. i wear uniform when i work my magic on the soccer field. i think there is a point for uniforms because without a uniform no one knows what team your on so if you had a school uniform no one would know what school you go to. so if you play a sport in school uyou wear your uniform and if yyou dont peeple wont know whos team yor on.

232. Lindsey (17:56, 31.03.2009)

I think school uniforms would be radd! =D

233. makenzie roulhac (17:56, 18.05.2009)

i really dont think wms should have uniforms!!
because i rather have my own fashion then thinking somebodys
copying me every day

234. haley (17:54, 28.04.2009)

i think that school uniforms would be good because of people makinf fun of other people if everyone wore the same ones, such as school uniforms, no one would get made fun of. But of course there are some people that hate the colors of school uniforms like, lime green or coca-cola red.. so my opinion is yes for school uniforms!!

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235. Bob Gob (17:53, 03.03.2009)

They should get rid of school uniforms!

236. austin (17:52, 27.05.2009)

hey allie i will definatily email you on about what i think about school uniforms,

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237. Timothy (17:51, 07.05.2009)

i think this article and all 530 of it's comments were VERY helpfull in the debate my english class is performing i got alot of good useful factfull information from this particular page alone. thanks guy's for all your comments! and summer whoever you are... you should just delete your comment. it's POiNTL3SS!

238. Babygurl (17:50, 14.05.2009)

i think that school uniforms are crazy i mean who cares what you look like as long as you like it who cares what other people think you shouldnt always listen to what ppl say

239. Jackie (17:49, 31.03.2009)

i do not like uniforms & agree with Pylicia

240. Nicole (17:49, 26.03.2009)

I believe school uniforms are pointless. I think when kids wear their own style, it shows more about that persons personality. What someone wheres can give you a lot of info. on what a person is about. Let the kids express who they are.

241. Kiki<3 (17:49, 03.03.2009)

when has what you wear ever made a dent on individuality. shouldnt people be known not for what they wear, but for how they are? i can see how people would hate having to be told what to wear, who wouldn't?, but seriously school isnt for who has the best clothes.

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242. sada (17:46, 26.03.2009)

who is the author of this website

243. Jonnatan (17:45, 27.08.2008)

This text answerd my question about uniform that we had at homework at school :)

244. Babbygurl (17:45, 14.05.2009)

I think that school uniforms are crazy i mean who really cares what you look like as long as you like it who cares what other ppl think

245. sada (17:44, 26.03.2009)

i hate school uniforms

246. Qwerty (17:44, 25.02.2009)

There Are no cons that is so one sided and stupid!! I HATE SCHOOL UNIFORMS!!!!!!!

247. oprah (17:44, 12.12.2008)

school uniforms are just pointless and to say that they would stop school violence is just dumb by makeing kids wear uniforms thier just going to be mad and rebel more

248. DANIELLE (17:43, 29.05.2009)

UNIFORMS ARE DUMB

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249. BUBBA (17:43, 07.05.2009)

i think all schools should have uniforms

250. shane (17:43, 07.04.2009)

school unicorns are bad for us kids

251. Cheyenne (17:40, 04.03.2009)

I love expressing myself through clothes. I am known for this throughout my school. i am known for dressing weird or creativley. And as Elizabeth sadi I'm not goth,emo and im not scene. I'm just different.

252. fredy-anne (17:39, 08.04.2008)

i like stuff!(YE')

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253. dave (17:38, 12.02.2008)

what parent wants 2 have more landary?

254. Johnnie (17:37, 10.02.2009)

I dont think we should have uniform.Why does it matter about what we look like and what we wear.

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255. Samon Firshman (17:36, 20.11.2008)

these is a welly good aticel. i have it postd on thee intanet. and i haope i can find you all again! lovers,

samon firshman thee third

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256. Bob saget (17:35, 22.10.2007)

i loooove this article goooooo~uniform

257. bob (17:35, 04.03.2009)

I think that if the students have to wear uniforms then why shouldn't the teachers? The students always have to but the teachers dont.

258. richwest (17:32, 09.01.2008)

Well i agree with many of these poeple. I also have something i want to know. Do school uniforms really cut back the bullying?

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259. Cheyenne (17:32, 04.03.2009)

260. boby muckluvin (17:31, 24.11.2008)

i think kids should have the freedom to chose what they want!!!! they should show culture and creativity!!! age (12)

261. !britlid (17:30, 07.04.2008)

i hate uniforms. they have no point. you cant show your style

262. chubby (17:27, 10.01.2008)

umm no. this didnt help me with my research. and you should be able to experss yourself and wear whatever you want too.
kthnxbye.

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263. Ryan (17:26, 01.06.2007)

School uniforms will help kids look more pro.

264. Ismokeweed (17:25, 28.04.2009)

uniforms r bad for ur health. ppl take weed into scool that way. thats how i got mine. so i think uniforms r gay. really. icp is awesome

265. ananymous (17:25, 02.02.2009)

I feel they are wrong because what if a kid was attaked? how would the id the attacker?

266. socorro (17:23, 10.11.2008)

i think that school uniforms will help teachers get their students to take school seriously and to focus on school work

267. amanda (17:23, 08.05.2009)

we should have school uniforms due to the lack of choice we have of clothing bluhhhhh im lying we really shoul;dt haha funny joke

268. Nicole (17:20, 31.05.2009)

I thought they were uncomfortable... I'm writing a speech on them and I don't think they are necessary... For highschoolers they even determine your "group" or clique. I think they do put limits on imagination, even if it just clothing. It also depends on the atmosphere of the school. A military camp should much rather have them than a public high school.

269. robert (17:20, 22.05.2008)

uniforms are dumb

270. Fallon (17:18, 27.03.2009)

i dont want school uniforms i find them very dull if anything i would want to have a "dress code" so we would have limits at least. i know why teacher and school boards want them so we aren't provocitive but i think they should just have a better ruling of what we wear. but in the long run i hate being "normal"or like everyone and not being able to express ones self. just think do you like being plain and perfect?

271. anonymous (17:18, 27.02.2009)

Who really needs uniforms? They force everyone to be the same and have no individuality. They don't really serve any purpose. It doesn't help your grades or attitude. It is also a waste of money because after highschool you will be done wearing them.

272. 1tdawg (17:18, 10.03.2009)

School uniforms can kiss my ass! There is no way to express the students nature! (Excuse my language)

273. Nadiaaaa* (17:17, 20.04.2009)

I think that school uniform is needed;; however gay i sound (: x

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274. baby bear (17:17, 08.11.2007)

this is a vey hard subject for a lot schools,parents and even us as kids school uniforms are really hard subject to say if they are good or bad but i personally think that they or good for a lot of things and by this articale that says a lot

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275. hi hi (17:15, 06.02.2009)

there is no profe that school uniforms are good and they suck

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276. nick (17:15, 04.02.2009)

this is a very good article. whoever wrote this deserves a noble prize

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277. OGMS (17:13, 12.05.2009)

this article really helped me on my school project!!!thanks a lot...:):):):)

278. lauren (17:13, 05.02.2008)

school uniforms are no help in some schools. just let us express ourselves! it wont effect you in any way.

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279. Ponysarecool (17:12, 07.11.2007)

I think that school uniforms are coool Yea like me i pick my nose

280. bob (17:12, 06.05.2008)

i like this article because it helped me right a persuasive essay for my english class

281. Jose Maruri (17:10, 29.01.2009)

i hate school uniforms to death

282. Jan Paul (17:10, 12.05.2009)

I go to a school that wear uniforms and it really sucks!! Everybody in my school don't like uniforms and everybody wish that they could just wear whatever they want.

283. chelsey gerbrandt (17:07, 09.05.2008)

i had toi write an essay in l.a. and this article really helped.

284. Ummm (17:06, 13.04.2009)

hello!!! hehehe hehehe hahaha hahaha hohoho hohoho

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285. LaLa (17:05, 17.04.2009)

Look who cares it there is only one or two cons in this article? Obviously that means that there aren't very many cons to begin with. If you don't like them and think there are more then write your own article and stop criticizing this one

286. Ant (17:00, 27.02.2009)

i think uniforms deprove students their right to express themselves. but i think they may help with the issue of a "fashion Show" at schools.
but i am against the idea of uniforms.

287. Melissa (17:00, 23.03.2009)

School Uniforms should be sexy;)

288. *Tj* (16:59, 27.02.2009)

this article helped a little on my essay 4 skool but its only pros not cons i was looking 4 both pros and cons

289. ash harrison (16:59, 22.05.2008)

i had to do a project so thanks for yur help *

290. Caitlin (16:59, 22.05.2007)

i think that school uniforms would be good or bad
good because you wouldnt have to worry about what your goin gto wear
but bad because your not being yerself
and there all ugly to :]
but thats probly im in 8th grade doo ya=]

291. ↓LuCÿ↓ (16:59, 16.12.2008)

Z Daddy...puh-leeze stop trippin...i say school uniforms are ok..i wore for 8 years of my life and i waz a straight A student...my other frendz who went to other schools some came to my school and changed automatically..iono about you,buht that tells me something...
this article helped me..buht it didnt have alot of information.thanx thought..i got an A+!! =]

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292. crystal (16:58, 29.10.2007)

this helped me alot because im in debate too in english class too.
thanx

293. DE' Vante Richards (16:58, 29.04.2008)

I think we shouldnt wear school uniforms because no one wants to wear the same thing someone else is wearind Duh ! down with uniforms

294. jerry (16:58, 05.05.2009)

uniforms are stupid

295. JUSTIN (16:57, 30.01.2008)

SCHOOL UNIFORMS ARNT THE BEST!

296. Elyssa Weber (16:52, 03.02.2009)

I like the reason of haveing uniforms, im in a school now were. were haveing a discusion of haveing uniforms or not. i think we should and i was doing some reserch and i found this website. It made me wont uniforms even more. I love the idea of the skirts that would be cute. But i want them to be diffrent from the boys. Like the skirts and shirts. but hope you can email me back.

thanks-Elyssa Weber

297. ↓LuCÿ↓ (16:50, 18.12.2008)

ARGH.!!!!!

298. Ashleigh (16:50, 03.02.2009)

This are very good pros & cons for school uniforms . Even though , I am on the cons side .

xoxo- ashleighhhh !

299. ashley cowart (16:49, 26.02.2009)

yeah right at least kenosha school dont have to wear uniforms

300. Delilah (16:48, 18.02.2009)

I totally love thias artical! it gives me great hope for the future in my fab school in Cocorado! YAY TO YOU!!!

301. Luke Paule (16:41, 25.04.2008)

School uniforms are taking away our kids creativity and their freedom so I think they should not be used

302. Sami Hall (15 years old) (16:41, 19.10.2007)

I think that school uniforms are uncalled for. It doesn't make the students want to learn more or less. Just because the administration thinks that if we all wear the same things does NOT mean we will achieve anymore. I'm sorry to say, but the administration did NOT give birth to us and they should NOT be saying what we can wear and what we can't. OMG. We are not their animals!!!

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303. rayshawn (16:38, 12.02.2008)

i am doing a school debate on this and it is helping me also.uniform is good espically if your parents can't afford expensive clothes etc...

304. joe (16:37, 30.01.2009)

I think school uniforms are really geeky. My friends hate them so why have them when it just lets u get teased.

305. trevor (16:37, 29.01.2008)

would not they be worse for large familys with more than 1 kid going to school with a different school color each think of all the washing to do each day.

306. Cera (16:37, 16.03.2009)

I agree with Phylicia and Elizabeth.... its very silly how the students are expected to wear uniform while some of my teachers come to school wearing black dresses and heels everyday!!!! =]

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307. Cait (16:36, 17.12.2008)

i believe that every school schould wear uniforms. you dont have to wear it on the weekends only during school! so it really isnt a big deal, not to mention that kids look the same instead of different and in cliques because of wealth

308. Tia (16:36, 10.03.2009)

The article does make sense but being a student i would not want to go to school everday and trying to wear something i do not like. Because my clothes i wear and the things i put on my body, that shows my personilaty and who i am. And so many kids will not like the hole idea, and kids would more likly to drop out because they hatte wearing the uniforrms, but being 14 i understand that, if the school said uniforms and you could wear stuff to add your style to them.

309. lily (16:33, 08.10.2008)

I helped me on my discusion sa that i hade to write thank you!

310. es (16:32, 14.01.2008)

lol, i am doin school work from this

311. Camarez (16:32, 03.12.2007)

Children should have the right to free expresion, you can't take away their individuality. If you look at someone, usually you can tel what kind of person they are. For example, if you look at someone wearing all black,peircings, you might think this person is gloomy or goth, if a girl is wearing all pink, nails painted and jewelery, you would think she is a girly girl, right? Well if school uniforms are supported, you won't be able to tell what kind of person they are, and thats just wrong.

312. anna (16:30, 29.01.2008)

they say " be independent and have an indivisual mind." how can you when people expres them selves from the clothes that they wear.

313. bobby (16:29, 08.04.2009)

yo yo yo i dont like school

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314. ashley (16:27, 03.12.2008)

i think that you should be able to wear what you think describes your own personlitaly and the way you would like to dress.

315. Dylan (16:24, 05.03.2009)

What is wrong with everyone, uniforms are great. School isn't a fashion show or a runway to show off your clothes, its a foundation for learning and education. Just for people wondering, I am a Highschool student. And im pretty sure 70-80% of the commenters that are against school uniforms are people who have good paying careers or come from double income families. Not everyone has these things. You have to look at it from the less form fortunate side of society.

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316. Jessica (16:23, 25.02.2008)

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317. Jessica Gomez (16:23, 16.01.2009)

uniforms rock 4 life yas know what i mean just tighten dem if ur a girl kay holla deuces!

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318. gigi (16:23, 10.12.2008)

this so helped in my paper for english class. this site rules.

319. Shane Gillespie (16:22, 22.04.2008)

Why do we have to wear them we should be able to express ourselves through what we wear.

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320. Marita (16:21, 16.05.2007)

i think that uniforms help filter ot intruders entering the school!!! :)

321. k (16:20, 05.02.2008)

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322. Taylor (16:17, 21.11.2008)

I think that this article is really good, because it has a balance of pros and cons in it. I REALLY LOVE IT!!!!!!!!

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323. Fuck uniforms (16:17, 09.03.2009)

I live in a tropic enviroment in the carribean and they are very hot and uncomfortable!

324. sdhgf (16:16, 04.02.2009)

uniforms are government mind controls

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325. Lady (16:14, 25.02.2008)

terrible

326. Becca (16:14, 11.11.2008)

yeahh, i have to write a paper for school, on why school uniforms are good. could anyone post an A+ paper on here :)

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327. Sarah McDonough (16:12, 19.12.2007)

I dont think it would inprove peoples behavior

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328. HALEY ARCHER (16:11, 07.01.2009)

uniforms equalize everybody and no 2 people are the same so we shouldnt be forced dto dress the same! duh!

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329. Kimberly (16:10, 31.01.2008)

I think school uniforms are the best. I attend Sandy River Middle and the majority of students pray for school uniforms.

330. Jared Ice (16:10, 11.11.2008)

Who would take the time to say all of this

331. slyguy99 (16:09, 08.05.2009)

school uniforms SUCK

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332. abcd (16:08, 20.11.2008)

wat the hell there r no cons

333. ';..;' (16:08, 20.05.2009)

Wow this is great. Ima use it on my homework

334. VIP (16:07, 16.12.2008)

i think that school uniforms can be good but it will not help bring down fights because kids will always find a way to pick on other kids and clothes are not the only way to expresss yourself but it does play a big roll in it. the artical had good reasons why we should have uniforms but it didn't have many cons over all i believe that for the kids that want to wear uniforms can go to a school that requires uniforms while the rest of us go to a school that doesn't

Peace out im gone

335. hannah montana! (16:07, 14.05.2009)

i think school uniforms are dumb. you don't get to express yourself freely. besides, they are pointless after school. you aren't gonna go to a party wearing your uniform. they are expensive too.

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336. Mr.? (16:06, 20.03.2009)

Uniforms is a bunch of bull shit that administrators thought up to try and control us I use to go to a uniform school and it
helped none. Its just a bunch of dumb ass garbage

337. macy ♥♥☻☺♦♣♠○◘• (16:06, 14.05.2009)

uniforms are really good to have in school [:
In school, you learn, not worry about what other people wear. I ♥ uniforms.

338. macy (16:04, 15.05.2009)

hi mom

339. mike (16:04, 01.06.2009)

idk why ppl insist on writeing comments all time on wat they believe in or wat they dont its not like ur going 2 change any1s mind ecspecially a dean or principal they dont care about wat we have 2 say were just kids 2 them so our oppinion dosent even matter 2 them

340. macy (16:03, 15.05.2009)

i love school uniforms, they bring a sense of unity and they are more professional

I really like my uniform and I feel like they set a good equalness between wealthy and less fortunate students. It makes everyone fell good about themselves. Thanks for helping me with my paper articlesbase.com!

Well i agree with many of these people. I also have something i want to know. Do school uniforms really cut back the bullying?

i strongly agree to skool uniforms because there are going to be less bullies in the skool and less feelings hurt so ya i wish our skool used to have uniforms

GO SKOOL UNIFORMS!!!!!!!

they make schools better ☺☻

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341. Dill Hume (15:59, 04.06.2007)

You guys are so weird. Keep doing wat you do best.

342. K.T. (15:58, 16.04.2008)

very good article

343. chiken (15:57, 21.04.2009)

t think that they will not work.

344. GGG (15:57, 01.09.2008)

i hate school unifroms

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345. Sarah (15:56, 30.01.2008)

I think this article is very informational. I agree that school uniforms are not needed.

346. vaallday93 (15:53, 27.04.2009)

how would uniforms stop fighting? and no one at school fight over clothes, there are only fights cuzz of gangs and personal beefs between people. uniforms will not stop gang violence because gang members will identify members by tatoos, or gang signs. believe me all my friends in va are in bloods/crips.

uniforms might help students focus more

but uniforms are expensive, and buying name brand clothes can be cheap if you but it at good places

347. Nastassia Vega_shakie (15:53, 14.09.2007)

SCHOOL UNIFORMS SUCKS!!!!!!!!
makes no sense for us to being wearing stuff that we don't want to wear I'm **AGAINST IT** and I'M supporting it 100% OH BOY!!! all this stuff that it has on this page talking about it brings violence and distractions discipline problems thats not it it's just they can't control the students that's not our problem that's their problem... just like i have a major problem at my skool with dressin up professional and we dont find no job or nothing and just wearing uniform...
that's my OPINION on that...

-Kansas City, MO
reppin- Alta Vista Charter High School
except for the uniform part!!!!!!!!

348. boss (15:52, 07.05.2009)

In my opinion school uniforms suck because u can't express ur sence of style and u always wear the same clothes day after day after day I am a CON! NOT a PRO

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349. ALICIA! (15:51, 24.10.2007)

This essay is very good. I really don't understand why we have to wear uniforms. Right now, our school is debating on whether or not to get the uniforms. As for me, NO! And as for my friend, Lillie..NO! We both think its pointless because it doesn't matter what the student is wearing, he or she is still going to act the same. And no matter how ugly the uniforms are, it isn't going to help the discipline probelm at all. Some think that if the students all wear the same thing, no one will get made fun of or rejected. It depends on who you are, not what you're wearing.

♥ALICIA!
♥LILLIE!

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350. Ben (15:50, 17.12.2007)

why r u getting so up set about them my school dose not have them but im starting to think all schools should have them a kid got shot and killed for waering shoes a nother kid wanted. One kid here in maryland was cought in the cross fire of a robery of a nother kids jacket. i say we should have them and this problem will deacrese

351. Hitler (15:50, 16.06.2009)

Epic Failure!

352. Ashley (15:50, 14.05.2008)

I would hate to have school uniforms because all they really do is show school spirit and all those kinds of things, but I do not think that school uniforms would help whatsoever. Why I say this is because, uniforms are just clothes, how can they improve grades, decrease violence?!?! So that is my opinion, you can think what you want, but school uniforms are S-T- U-P-I-D!

353. NijahLove (15:50, 07.04.2008)

i think wearing school uniforms takes away imagination and creativity

354. Robert Williamson (15:49, 04.06.2009)

School uniforms are not good for a child!!!! -Robert Williamson

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355. mani (15:48, 29.05.2008)

it was a great orticle

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356. moolah yang (15:48, 11.11.2008)

You like to eat with a white shirt on!??!?! exactly. no u dont,

357. andy (15:48, 03.03.2009)

i think that school uniforms might be a good idea but alot of kids in my school disagree. and this site really helped me wrtie a english paper for bmy teacher. i used alot of these reasons and some of my own. hte paper was an essay that all students in my class sent to the school board. we havnt seen their reaction yet.

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358. beth (15:47, 06.12.2007)

omg!! I think uniforms r HOT!!(just like my b.f.)
this article is poppin!!

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359. angela (15:45, 29.05.2008)

thank you this helped me a lot to write my paper for school.
I personally think uniforms are a bad idea.
they take away any speck of individuality that any kid should have.
and being a kid myself, i NEED my individuality.
so does every kid i know i think.
so, once again thank you.

360. poop squat (15:44, 17.11.2008)

this is stupid like who would want to wear them u have no personality and it does not set u up for the real word but this does help me with my english debate =]

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361. Mindy (15:44, 12.02.2009)

School uniforms are the worst thing ever!!!!!! We dont tease people about what they wear or even make them feel obligated to wear the same stuff as everyone does. All uniforms do is cause more disruptions and less class time!!!!!!!!!

362. kaitlin young (15:41, 30.04.2008)

thanks to who ever made this website you have helped my school group get a good grade on an asignmate

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363. jitterbug (15:41, 25.02.2009)

uniforms suck

364. taylor (15:41, 15.05.2009)

i dont want uniforms because they are just plain ugly and imdont eant to

365. CHRISTIAN COLBURN (15:40, 30.04.2008)

you helped me and my group get a good grade on our pros and cons project THANKS!!!!!!!

366. superbadgenius (15:39, 25.03.2009)

u r stupid!

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367. haze (15:36, 21.11.2008)

you need more cons in their

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368. matt (15:36, 19.03.2009)

Maayatan Ishihara you suck:(

369. Anonymous (15:34, 19.03.2009)

Maayatan Ishihara you are a retard

370. Katie (15:33, 19.03.2008)

Having school uniforms is just another way for teenagers and kids being not understood. Teenagers go through everyday life wondering who they are and having uniforms is not telling them. People of all ages are just trying to fit in. and luckily if you find a clique who excepts you for you then you are finding a little more about yourself. Everyone needs induvuality! Do you seriously want your kids all to be the same? ask yourself that. Taking away your clothes of induvuality is just like taking away your personality.

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371. gloria (15:32, 15.10.2007)

i think dat students should express themselves and not just be like everybody else

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372. brady reese (15:28, 08.10.2008)

This article helped me with my project with school uniforms

373. MooMama (15:27, 10.11.2008)

Donuts........ mmmmm. sound really good!!!:)

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374. Brittani (15:27, 02.02.2009)

Uniforms are cool!!!

375. spazz (15:26, 10.11.2008)

Im hungry...... anybody else

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376. lindsey (15:21, 27.02.2008)

thanks for the infornmation it really helped for the pros of a paper i am writing about school uniforms!!!!!!! (:

377. NESHIABOO (15:19, 22.05.2009)

Pros and Cons of School UniformsAuthor: Isaac GraukeWe have worked with schools across the United States, and
believe us, you are not the only person asking this question!
The answers that we have heard from our customers are as varied
as our customers are. The debate over school uniforms is
complicated, so we've included highlights from both sides for
you to consider:
Professional:
Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to take
school seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he or
she is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work.
Schools report that when students dress in "work clothes" rather
than "play clothes" they take a more serious approach to their
studies.
Promotes Good Discipline:
Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline,
decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument is
that children today are lacking in self-discipline because
parents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficult
on the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students at
a time.
Reduces Fighting and Violence:
Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and
violence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes.
Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes.
Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive
about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems
report that school uniforms help ease tensions.
Distractions:
Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms look
nicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that children
will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding
distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly
revealing. Some students have turned school into an unending
fashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spend
more time focused on thier clothes than on homework.
Values:
School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expression
are not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashion
fad.
Low Cost:
School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far less
expensive than many other clothes. Schools argue that school
uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer
clothing, and parents agree given school uniform durability.
They say school uniforms last longer because they are made for
repeated wash and wear. Many schools capitalize on this by
starting used school uniform stores or swap meets. Parents can
get used school uniforms at discount prices, or just use them as
hand-me-downs between siblings.
School Spirit:
Some feel wearing a school uniform helps build school spirit. It
instills a feeling of belonging. As the Beach Boys said, "Be
true to your school." Schools report an increase in school pride.

Individuality:
Supressing individuality is the most commonly cited objection to
school uniforms. Educators argue that an academic program
encouraging students to pursue individual thought is much more
important than what they wear. They inhibit creativity and
self-expression, forcing students to conform.
Causes Discipline Problems:
Some students reject any rules. Forcing them to wear school
uniforms only aggravates their rebelious spirit. They alter
their school uniform by tightening, widening, shortening, or
lengthening them, and teachers are given the impossible task of
policing the students on a daily basis.
Little or No Relationship to Academics:
Opponents insist that their is no credible evidence that school
uniforms improve school discipline or promote higher academic
acheivement. The principal argument is that some great students
are terrible dressers. Dress does not necessarily improve
learning.
About the Author:Isaac Grauke is manager of sales and marketing for Hall Closet
Uniforms and Apparel, http://www.hallclosetuniforms.comArticle Source: ArticlesBase.com - Pros and Cons of School Uniforms

378. SCAaron (15:18, 11.05.2009)

I would never where one even if it was my school rules.

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379. noah williams (15:17, 10.03.2009)

hiiiii i love articlesss like thisss i love school unifroms :]

380. Ellen (15:16, 05.03.2009)

Honestly i think that school uniforms are a bad idea because it's not like school uniforms are going to cut down on violence...i think it might make it worse because the bullies will be mad because they have to wear school uniforms.

381. Ben (15:12, 16.03.2009)

Ok school uniforms would SUCK! Because you would always have to where them to school I would hate having to where a flipping tux to school. And girls would get tired of wearing skirts anyway most girls i know hate skirts!

382. kierra (15:11, 05.01.2009)

i think you should not wear uniforms because it dosent change who you are if u wear them your still goin to be the same person why cant you just wear wat you want

383. Apple Pie (15:07, 17.03.2009)

uniforms Suck

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384. Monikqua (15:07, 12.05.2009)

i personally think school uniforms would be good, why do you guys think it's bad??

385. Amanda (15:06, 27.11.2007)

dps is getting on my last nerve tellin' us we gotta wear freakin' uniforms. why in da world would we want to wear something uncomfy to your body.

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386. Faith =] (15:03, 30.01.2008)

This aritical is amazing! =] it helps me alot w/ my project! :] although i dont agree with what that guy "Jesse" said...the artical still rocks! I'm against unifoms though...it interfears to much with kids' indisualities. =]]]

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387. dave (15:03, 09.10.2008)

i loved your peace i need to meet you some time you bff dave call me

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388. shon whithead (14:57, 13.11.2007)

i dont like school uniforms

389. Dr. Schindler (14:53, 30.04.2009)

In my opinion school uniforms would greatly help my school.
From all my research and academic studies, I have come to conclude that schools with school uniforms have a better grade point average then schools with out them and there is less pear pressure to dress like other students.
I know from a kid’s point of view that the school uniforms would be boring and mundane, but from an adult’s perspective the uniforms would be a “good way to show school spirit” and “a better way to take stress off the kids.

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391. boohoo! (14:51, 15.10.2008)

i want school uniforms.

392. NICK S. (14:50, 29.04.2009)

I think that school uniforms would do a lot of good for my school, because it would not only take the stress off of me for picking out what I wanted to ware.. It would also take the stress off of what people would say to me about the things I do ware...
and the excuse that people cant afford them is crap... the same people that say that have $70 shoes and polo shirts.

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393. Bob Smart (14:48, 20.02.2008)

I liked this article because it helped me write a persuasive essay.

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394. Claudia (14:46, 16.03.2009)

I agree with Phylicia, if the students have to wear uniforms than the teachers should also have to wear uniforms

395. Elizabeth (14:45, 18.03.2009)

I am doing a persuasive essay for my 9th grade class room. I am trying to persuade my listeners not to vote for school uniforms so when i stumpled on to this site i disagree with almost everything that this person has to say!

396. Kaylee Smith (14:44, 20.04.2009)

school uniforms are a waste of time. you would have to many kids either drop out of school or just not wear the uniform like it is supposed to be. the teachers would spend to much time telling kids how to wear their uniform and less time teaching. we come to school to learn so it shouldnt matter what we wear as long as we are there. i personally would switch schools than wear a uniform. they are stupid and i know im not the only one that feels this way!

397. poop face (14:44, 15.01.2008)

school uniforms r da worst