Thomas Campbell
Professor Rankin
English Composition
April 8, 2016
School Uniforms
For years, people have debated over the pros and cons of school uniforms and whether or
not they help towards education or are a detriment to the student. There are both good aspects
and bad aspects to having school uniforms. Both students and parents alike can be found on both
sides of this argument. Some of the pros and cons are more obvious than others, like less dress
code problems since each student is required to wear the uniform. Even though there are some
pros and cons that are obvious, there are others that may not seem so obvious and are more
controversial. Proponents of school uniforms believe they remove distractions and help them
learn self-discipline, while opponents of school uniforms believe they take away self-expression
and increase costs for parents.
Opponents of school uniforms believe they take away individuality and burden familikes
with extra expenses. School uniforms appear to be something that is harmless and just a part of
everyday life for students. However, many people believe that wearing school uniforms can
affect them as people. There is a point of view that believes school uniforms can take away a
students’ self-expression and can help promote conformity over individuality. This is important
to many parents and students who feel students must become their own person and have their
own mind. Another problem with school uniforms is that they can give school a bad image. If the
students are getting in trouble outside of school in their uniforms, this can make the school look
bad and may help people decide not to send their children to that school. School uniforms also
tend to be despised by students. If the students do not like the uniforms, they might find ways of
wearing it improperly as a form of protest. Some might not wear it at all, which is disruptive to
the education process. Many students find them ugly in comparison to modern fashion. This
accentuates the disdain felt by the students toward uniforms. Having uniforms means that both
male and females need them. It can be somewhat controversial as some schools require the girls
to wear short skirts while the boys have to wear khaki pants. This can be seen as sexist.
Opponents contend that school uniforms are a financial burden for poor families [ CITATION
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