Do you think that a student should have to be afraid to walk home from school because he might wear the wrong gang color? Or even be afraid in school. Do the clothes on a student's back tell whom that person really is? These are only a few of the questions that need to be asked when considering school uniforms. School uniforms are a good idea because they restrict distractions in the classroom , reduce socioeconomic status , promote less violence , help ensure safety , instill discipline, and eliminate unnecessary choices.
Why should students wear school uniforms? There are many reasons that a student should wear a school uniform. One reason is that "Teachers and students believe uniformed students are better behaved and more academically successful than students who do not wear uniforms."�(1) Distractions In The Classroom With fewer distractions in the classroom the students will pay more attention to the academic aspect of school.
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English: British school children in London, Englan...Students will not be looking to see who is wearing Tommy Hilfiger or Polo. They will not see who is wearing the same outfit for many days in a row. With the older students , the females will not be able to wear tight pants , short skirts , or revealing blouses. These types of clothing could distract the other students in the class. If the students focus is on the girl with a short skirt , then there is no way they can be paying attention to the teacher. School uniforms will also keep students from trying to persuade teachers sexually , and will hopefully help to eliminate the sexual distraction from the classroom. "Research now shows that school uniforms do significantly affect students perceptions of school climate,"� says Richard Murray , a principal in South Carolina. (5) Reducing Socioeconomic Status School uniforms...