How does school uniforms help the fight against peer pressure in public school?
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Uniforms help diminish the competition between students whose parents cannot afford--or choose not to buy--designer fashion for their children. Uniforms heighten the atmosphere of unity (even if subconsciously). \n\nParents with more than one child attending a school face the expense of acquiring uniforms for each child. Some are fortunate enough to receive donated uniforms to help offset cost.\n\nSome degree of peer pressure in schools will always exist, but uniforms manifest the fight against peer pressure on the visual level.
41960
I don't go to islamic school, but I've heard about them. Yes, they do wear uniforms. They are stricter than schools in the US. (In second grade, they have final exams).
582451
Maybe the concept is a good one in urban areas, where fashion seems to be a big deal, but definately not in rural areas.  Personally, I find uniforms to be very unattractive. It seems to me schools should chose more becoming colors and styles for uniforms to make them appealing.
115527
Well each and every student will be appropriately dressed if you had an uniform policy...\n\nFor example,\nNo Belly shirts, male or female.\nNo low-rider pants male or female.\nNo Inappropriate T-shirts with Sayings on them male or female.\nNo Underwear showing with the lowrider pants male and female.\nNo open toed shoes.\nNo skirts shorter than 2 inches, above the knee.\nNo bra straps showing.\nNo tank tops, male or female.\n\n\nAll I can think of right now...\n\nBut I do agree public schools should institute some sort of uniform policy, the kids dressing is out of control.\n\nThere is plenty of time after school to express ones self as an individual through dress or whatever, School is for learning!!!
870745
there are always peer pressure in schools and in colleges. others do that because they want a sense of belonging. that is why nowadays the schools and colleges are not safe at all and during those years back, parents used to worry less when their children went to school but now it is their worst nightmares because they can hear anytime that their children had died or something. the world is becoming badder and badder.
1181421
Yes!  My daughter walks out of the door, properly dressed.  Skirt a decent length, tie properly done up.  Around the corner, down coems the tie and up goes the skirt.  When I ask why she tells me that the pressure on the kids is such that they're considered "uncool" to wear their uniform as it should be.  Trousers would actually free the girls from this pressure.  Also, never ever buy cheap skirts from supermarkets.  They're skimpy and make a statement.
46673
I dont have a percentage for you but I will say that I live in Maine and all public schools do not have uniforms. Our private school do have uniforms.\nPublic schools have dress codes here but they leave a lot of room to wear almost what u want
632407
no, it's up to the school board committees if they want to have uniforms...i'm against them personally though...
1101514
I think it would be good for all schools to have uniforms.  Everyone should have to dress the same,  think it would cut down on the bullying etc.  Also not everyone can afford expensive clothes etc  and to pardon the pun.....would create a level playing field.  Besides, I am sure that anyone that is a diva would be able to spice up their uniforms
345368
This is totally doing your homework for you, and its so easy!  Go to yahoo news and do a search on dress codes, newspaper.  Go to the libary and look for a book on self-esteem, they will always talk about how important it is to look and feel good, and project your true self.  That is a great source for wearing what you want.  And website...try a blog where someone has written about how much it sucks to have to wear a uniform.  It is personal and online.  Good luck
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peer pressure and stress
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I believe they are good for schools. First off it is much easier to ensure the schools dress codes, because the school itself can pick the specific clothes. You don't have to worry as much about the short skirts or having any clothes affiliated to gangs or drugs. Secondly, it takes a lot of pressure off the students. They don't have to worry about "impressing" each other with the latest trends. Third, it is better for those families dealing with economic hardships. Usually there are programs to get those kids uniforms, if their parents cannot afford them and it also takes the pressure off those kids who might not be able to afford name brand clothes. Which can help prevent them from receiving any ridicule for that.
746007
Uniforms are usually voted on by either the school board or the PTA, or both. There are several reasons many schools propose uniforms: \nThere is less competition among the children in dress. \nLess distinction between the 'haves' and 'have nots'\nFewer distractions with a uniform appearance\nLess hassle for parents trying to get kids ready for school\nThe teaching staff AND parents are not constantly having to police the dress code\nWith a uniform, there are no baggy jeans, knee length shirts (both of which can easily conceal weapons), super short skirts, belly shirts, etc which constantly have to be addressed by the staff.
486989
The cheerleaders at my high school?  Good luck!  I just like the miniskirt part of the uniform...  Now, wait.  Isn't there a SHORT-sleeve version of that?  You want NO sleeve?  That would look weird...  I do remember seeing a short-sleeve uniform allowed for the private schools around here for warm weather.  I'm not sure if they are still required to wear a vest with that or something...  Didn't go to private school.
1174703
Yes, it helps students learn how to dress appropriately.  There are codes of behavior everywhere in life, and  you need to learn to work within these guidelines.
599133
Uniform. Given the raging hormones of the age group, and the fact that they are in school to promote education, not salve their little egos.\n\nUniforms are cheaper, they erase the dividing line between poor and rich, they cause the students to pay more attention to their lessons and each other than what they have on or what body parts are visible.\n\nGrade averages are higher in schools that have uniforms. Uniforms can be as simple as a white T-shirt and jeans (that is what my child's school has) to "old-style" uniforms.\n\nWe have no arguments about what to wear, no trying on this or that, no problems with hemlines, straps, belly buttons, butt cracks, or sagging pants. It's easier, cheaper, faster, and fewer problems.
781158
depending on whether you mean dress code or uniformity.\ni'm complete against uniformity simply because clothing is another form of individuality and taking that away just makes us robots and that's ridiculous.\non the other hand, dress code is very very important.\nit keeps trashy girls from using their clothing to get attention in a way that shouldn't be given. simply because you can dress that way doesn't mean you should. aside from all other things school is still for learning not a fashion show. it's fine to look nice but the dress code keeps it from going overboard.\nEXCEPTION: flip-flops being banned is totally ridiculous. while safety is important so is comfort. if they are that concerned about safety the should take out the stairs. \nhope this helps. <3