School Uniforms
Josh
Snyder
One topic that is very
argued about these days, are school uniforms. Some think it is a good idea to
use school uniforms in their school to improve daily events that occur. Others
think that they cause more damage than usual. I believe that school uniforms
are not a good way to treat students, peers, teachers and people in the
community. School uniforms are not a good way to educate kids, stop bullying,
or decrease distraction in school. School uniforms are not a piece of clothing
that should be used in public schools.
Bullying is a very serious
subject in public schools, private schools, and outside of schools! School Uniforms don’t make bullying any
better, instead it shows that teachers, principals, and parents just want to
put a “Band-Aid” on it to prevent it from coming back. The problem is, a “Band-Aid” won’t keep the
problem away. Kids can still get bullied at school for their looks, hair,
personality, and much more. For example, a 13 year old boy from Syracuse was
bullied for wearing a school uniform in the locker room. 2 LaFayette boys
“poked”, “choked”, “shoved” and even “punched” the kid. This shows that kids
are not safe, even at a different school, or at home. Also, 31.7% of kids in
Public Schools have said they’ve been bullied in a local debate in Miami,
Florida. And of those 31.7% of kids, over 16% have been bullied because of how
they look. Even if there is no problem at their own school, they can still get
bullied at another school, or at home by siblings or even outside of school by
local bullies for wearing school uniforms. Overall, School Uniforms don’t stop
bullying, even if you try hiding from it using bare clothing.
Not
only can uniforms cause bullying, they can also cause loss in academic scores.
School uniforms can distract kids from their usual daily plan, such as
homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, and exams. They can also distract you from
class lessons and notes that could be important. Although regular clothing can
distract kids too, school uniforms are much more distracting, when everyone is
wearing the same thing, and when you wear the same clothes every day to school.
Even enforcing the rules of school uniforms and the ‘Dress Code’ can be hard.
In a study, it shows that 23% of public schools in America have school
uniforms. But, over half of the public schools with uniforms in the USA are elementary.
Is this because of the low age level, or because it’s easier to pick on them because
they are so short/small? Either way, school uniforms is a bad influence on kids
of all ages, and can violate rules, distract students from learning, and cause
major problems. School uniforms shouldn’t be a necessity for school, and should
not be allowed any other place.
Although
school uniforms can be devious, there is a good side to school uniforms. First
of all, they make sure that school uniforms are school friendly, with no
inappropriate messages or clothing. A study in Tennessee showed that kids feel
more “popular” in They also help make sure if you are out on a field trip, your
uniform stands out in a crowd full of people. School uniforms help with fitting
in too! They make it so no one is different, which can be good or bad. Even
though school uniforms aren’t completely bad, they do have a good side.
School uniforms play a major part in school, and in your
life. Everybody has their own opinion on this topic but for me, I don’t think
they are safe, because of their bullying issues, violating rules, causing
trouble, and distracting many people. So the next time, you have to wear a
stinky, smelly, old, and bland school uniform, go to your school principal or
counselor. Read them a speech, lesson, or show them a video on how school
uniforms are a bad idea for schools, and the community! Again, school uniforms
should not be allowed in schools ever.
