By: Arianna Denney
Schools should be a place where students can express their personalities and creativity. Some uniforms can be itchy and uncomfortable, and kids may not be able to concentrate. They can also be expensive, and some families may not be able to afford them. However, some people believe that uniforms could promote a sense of discipline and unity among students. They can also prevent distractions to other kids in the classroom trying to focus.
School uniforms restrict students from expressing their personal style. A school student, Sophia Moore says, “I think they can be beneficial, but I personally do not like wearing them. The only good thing is that the outfit is already picked out and it saves time in the morning, but it doesn't give the students a way to express themselves through their clothing." By enforcing uniforms schools remove students’ freedom of expression. Clothing is a form or self-expression letting students show their identity, interests, and cultural background. Staff writer Norwich Bulletin says “Uniforms do not improve academics, behavioral and social outcomes, or reduce discrimination or crime, according to many educators and experts. Studies do not report any improvements in these areas. In fact, uniforms may even make rebellious students worse.” Uniforms many kids do not want to go to school because they must wear them.
School uniforms can also be a financial burden to many families. Parents are forced to buy specific clothing pieces most of the time from expensive suppliers. Another school student Kandace Montgomery says, “There is definitely a downside to not wearing uniforms because not everyone is fortunate enough to get all the clothes they need and want so uniforms could be of service to people in low-income areas." This budget restriction can negatively impact many students and distract them from their education.
Overall, enforcing school uniforms hides self-expression, places a financial burden on families, and removes the equality and inclusion. A high school student, Arynn Reeves says, “We are all different and we don't need to dress the same because we are individual people, and we have different styles of clothes, and it makes the school look more diverse." By allowing students to dress the way they want encourages acceptance of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Schools should be a place where students can express their personalities and creativity. Some uniforms can be itchy and uncomfortable, and kids may not be able to concentrate. They can also be expensive, and some families may not be able to afford them. However, some people believe that uniforms could promote a sense of discipline and unity among students. They can also prevent distractions to other kids in the classroom trying to focus.
School uniforms restrict students from expressing their personal style. A school student, Sophia Moore says, “I think they can be beneficial, but I personally do not like wearing them. The only good thing is that the outfit is already picked out and it saves time in the morning, but it doesn't give the students a way to express themselves through their clothing." By enforcing uniforms schools remove students’ freedom of expression. Clothing is a form or self-expression letting students show their identity, interests, and cultural background. Staff writer Norwich Bulletin says “Uniforms do not improve academics, behavioral and social outcomes, or reduce discrimination or crime, according to many educators and experts. Studies do not report any improvements in these areas. In fact, uniforms may even make rebellious students worse.” Uniforms many kids do not want to go to school because they must wear them.
School uniforms can also be a financial burden to many families. Parents are forced to buy specific clothing pieces most of the time from expensive suppliers. Another school student Kandace Montgomery says, “There is definitely a downside to not wearing uniforms because not everyone is fortunate enough to get all the clothes they need and want so uniforms could be of service to people in low-income areas." This budget restriction can negatively impact many students and distract them from their education.
Overall, enforcing school uniforms hides self-expression, places a financial burden on families, and removes the equality and inclusion. A high school student, Arynn Reeves says, “We are all different and we don't need to dress the same because we are individual people, and we have different styles of clothes, and it makes the school look more diverse." By allowing students to dress the way they want encourages acceptance of diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
