School Uniforms

School uniforms have been a raging controversial topic for ages now. The trend had started in many public schools since the late 90’s. They have a many pros and cons. Can uniforms be more of a good or bad thing? In my opinion having uniforms is an excellent idea. For most teenage girls picking out an outfit in the morning is one of the stressful things to do. There are so many clothes to choose from and making sure that everything goes together. It’s hard to dress to impress. This helps reduce judgment of students because everyone are wearing the same outfit.  It releases stress and saves time in the morning because there aren’t a lot of clothes to choose from. A sophomore student from Coyle Cassidy High School, Gianna Fistori, says. “They’re easier because I don’t have to pick out outfits and it’s less stress because everyone looks the same and no one is getting judge for what they wear.” In the economy we’re in now it would help break down the social barriers at school. Economically speaking parents less money on their children’s clothing compared to school supplies. It would be easier if they just bought uniforms it would save more money. Some students feel that they are pressured into buying designer brand clothes just to fit in with their friends.  Statics show that when Long Beach, CA adopted school uniforms in 1995 the overall crime rate dropped by 91%. As of 2009 in the United States, 21 states with public school systems require their students to wear uniforms.  A survey of Teachers regarding the implemented use of school uniforms shows that 95% of the teachers “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” that uniforms have promoted positive student behavior. Also according to statistics 81% of teachers “Agree” or “Strongly Agree” that it has minimized disruption and distractions. Having uniforms might not be such a bad idea. It depends how strict the dress code is because some schools are. Most school allows students to accessorize. Schools let students wear any type of shoes and accessories that they want. That’s where individuality would come in. Everyone is wearing the same thing, but they can be different by little things. A junior at Norton High School, Erin Kennedy, says “I wouldn’t mind them cause they take no time to pick out in the morning but I must be allowed to accessorize!” Overall, uniforms might not as be as bad as people make it out to be.