Jersey Mercaida

A case against wearing uniforms at school

Have you ever attended a school where a uniform was required? For some pupils in public schools, this
is a fact. School uniforms inhibit creativity, do not increase academic success, and are inconvenient,
albeit they do reduce bullying.

People frequently focus on faces first and clothes second when observing others. It depends on how the
pupils wear their clothes, not necessarily what they are wearing. With a wide variety of clothing, from
rompers to high-waisted skinny jeans; from plain Converse to tasteful high heels. It can be difficult to
consistently enforce the clothing code on kids. Theoretically, requiring uniform attire for all students
would be much easier. The manner that students exhibit their individuality through their clothing,
however, is an important aspect of who they are. The issue of requiring school uniforms is a contentious
one that is being discussed across the country.

School uniforms shouldn't be required in public schools either because they don't indicate academic
achievement. One of the justifications offered for public school uniforms is that they will increase
academic achievement, although it is reasonable to state that this justification has been disproven.
Public school studies have either produced conflicting results or had poor outcomes.

Both parents and kids find inconvenience in school uniforms. You must pay the school an additional
charge for uniforms, but given the evidence against them, there are undoubtedly better ways to spend
that money. Another inconvenience with school uniforms is that you have to wash them every day or
every few days. Really, do you want to sacrifice that time in your day?

To summarize, school uniforms are creatively limiting, and why would you spend money on something
that will not benefit your child academically? Parents continue to buy these uniforms for their children,
despite evidence to the contrary.