Should Mnadatory School Uniforms be implemented in public schools?
- Date: May 06, 2004
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Should Mandatory School Uniforms Be Implemented In Public Schools?
This question is one that comes up often. In some countries, especially in the Caribbean, uniforms in public school is standard practice. Even in New York, there are some school districts that use uniforms in public schools. Another question that goes along with this one, "What are the benefits, if any, of wearing uniforms?" After all, if there is no perceivable benefit, why bother?
It seems to be experienced that when uniforms are worn, there are indeed benefits to it. For one, it has been cited that school performance is improved. Second, it has been seen that behavior is also improved. There can be psychological explanations ...
... the arguments against mandatory school uniforms that were used during the voting in New York was the cost. After all, uniforms can be somewhat expensive. However, is really that much more expensive than the designer clothes many students wear to school now? Also, there could be put in place a "clothing allowance" or stipend that could be available for lower income families.
Another consideration is that there is much less pressure on students to fit in. There are no pressures of having to but $100 sneakers and the like since everyone is dressed exactly the same. This can be a huge relief to students, and their families. The parents
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