Why Are School Dress Codes Too Strict

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Are school dress codes too strict? Over 75% of schools have harsh dress codes, that means only 25% of schools have reasonable dress codes for students. “Students should have freedom but there should be boundaries”(Fiske). Harsh dress codes can cause students and parents to think it is stupid and schools should not have a dress code but then there would be too much freedom for the kids that are still maturing. This shows that it is best for kids to have dress codes that are reasonable.
Schools with reasonable dress codes are good but there are so few. Here is an example of a kids dress code, “My dress code is so unfair girls aren't allowed to wear shorts at all and no skirts or dresses but the boys can do whatever they want a boy had his pant