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Wearing Uniforms In Public Schools

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Wearing Uniforms in Public Schools Introduction There have been many debates on whether wearing uniforms in public school is considered appropriate for students and should be implemented as law or not. Uniforms are considered easier for administrators to enforce than dress codes. The movement towards uniforms in public schools has spread to about a quarter in elementary schools while the number of middle schools and high school is about a half of the number of elementary schools. Although if uniforms are considered to reduce and stop violence, the number of crime rate is more prevalent in middle and high schools. Unprofessional dress of students has some sets backs both the student 's behavior, safety and they became more concerned with how …show more content…

In conclusion, the debate over uniforms in public schools encompasses many larger issues than simply what children should wear to school on a daily basis. It also touches on issues such as freedom of expression and cultural wars. There are many critics of school uniform, but they are usually seen to be fighting many lost battles in schools. The concept of school uniform will with the safety in schools decrease the disciplinary issues facing schools and promote a positive school climate. Research has shown that lack of individuality and comfort among student results due to student wearing uniforms. Deciding on whether uniforms are right for your child depends on individual circumstances. There have also been a lot of questions about whether public school uniforms are excellent for children. The choice to implement a school uniform policy is viewed as difficult and will likely be the topic of debate for years to come. References Anderson, Wendell (2002). School Dress Codes and Uniform Policies. Retrieved February 2004, from http//:www.eric.uoregon.org Character-education.info,. (2016). School Uniforms. Retrieved 18 January 2016, from http://www.character-education.info/Articles/Case_for_Uniforms.htm Lane, Kenneth (1994). Student Dress Policies. Retrieved February 2004. Retrieved from http://ericfacility.net Wilde, M., & Wilde, M. (2016). Do uniforms make schools better? | GreatKids. GreatKids. Retrieved 18 January 2016, from

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