When I was in high school there was always talk of implementing a dress code. The kids would get into an uproar for a short period of time, but eventually it would blow over. I, myself, was dead set against forcing students to dress in what was thought to be “appropriate” school attire; however, several years after graduating high school and incidents such as the Columbine High School murders, my opinion has changed. School uniforms should be brought into use to help set a positive attitude, provide a cost-effective alternative for parents, and to insure equality among students.
Students need to have a positive attitude in every aspect of their lives. Often the way one feels reflects in the way they dress. If someone goes into school wearing dirty or unpresentable clothes, their attitude
Not only would the cost of clothing be effective, but it would also insure equality among students. Popularity is often based on money. Getting into the “popular” groups means a student has to dress the part. If a student came to school wearing sweat pants and a grubby shirt everyday because they can’t afford anything else, they would be teased and made fun of. Unfortunately, the popular crowd looks down upon them not for whom they are, but for what they reflect in their appearance. If uniforms were implemented the students who are considered “less fortunate” would be equal to everyone else and this would decrease the chance of them from
may also be unpresentable. Conversely, if a student was dressed neatly and in a more professional manner, he may tend to act that way. Wearing
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