School Uniforms Controversy
Have you ever attended a school where school uniforms were mandatory? The answer is probably yes, as during the 2013-2014 school year, one-fifth of public schools in the United States had to do so. As for me, from Kindergarten until 5th grade I had to wear a school uniform. But once 6th grade rolled around and I changed schools, uniforms were not enforced. I’ve seen both sides to this story, and believe that school uniforms are a controversial subject which can be easily contrasted. Some may think that school uniforms can help students succeed, while others think that they don’t alter the success of a student at all. No matter if a school enforces uniforms or opposes them, the education of the student is most important. There are many reasons
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This is because there are many ways in which schools that enforce school uniforms and schools that oppose school uniforms differ. While one school may enforce uniforms because they believe it helps students focus on their education, another school may oppose uniforms because they believe it doesn’t allow for individuality. Furthermore, a school may enforce uniforms because they believe it reduces bullying, while another school may oppose uniforms because they believe it increases violent behavior. All in all, schools are either enforcing or opposing school uniforms with the education of the student in mind. If a school has proof that school uniforms may increase the success of the students, they will most likely enforce school uniforms. But if a school has proof that school uniforms decrease the success of the students, they will most likely oppose them. In my opinion, I see it both ways. I can see why a school would want to enforce school uniforms, but I can also see why it would not. Yes, enforcing school uniforms allows for students to focus more on their schoolwork, but on the other hand, it doesn’t allow for students to be individuals. With these factors in mind, it must be difficult for a school to decide if they are going to enforce or oppose school
This is because there are many ways in which schools that enforce school uniforms and schools that oppose school uniforms differ. While one school may enforce uniforms because they believe it helps students focus on their education, another school may oppose uniforms because they believe it doesn’t allow for individuality. Furthermore, a school may enforce uniforms because they believe it reduces bullying, while another school may oppose uniforms because they believe it increases violent behavior. All in all, schools are either enforcing or opposing school uniforms with the education of the student in mind. If a school has proof that school uniforms may increase the success of the students, they will most likely enforce school uniforms. But if a school has proof that school uniforms decrease the success of the students, they will most likely oppose them. In my opinion, I see it both ways. I can see why a school would want to enforce school uniforms, but I can also see why it would not. Yes, enforcing school uniforms allows for students to focus more on their schoolwork, but on the other hand, it doesn’t allow for students to be individuals. With these factors in mind, it must be difficult for a school to decide if they are going to enforce or oppose school