What is good about school uniforms?
Many parents, teachers and school officials believe that wearing school uniforms is a good and creative way to reduce discipline issues as well as to increase safety at schools.Peer pressure decreasesStudents don’t feel the pressure to buy expensive and trendy clothes.Economic and Social Differences ShatterStudents experience less envy towards kids with more money. Students with less money don’t feel so much like outsiders. Self esteem goes up.Eliminating Gangs in SchoolsGang colors and logos are not allowed, and therefore would not be seen by other students at school. This reduces the incidence of violence at schools.Increase of UnityBy wearing the same clothes, students feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school.Identifying IntrudersSchool uniforms can help schools identify people who don’t belong on campus.Eliminating dress codesTeachers and school officials don’t have to enforce any dress codes.
