Pros And Cons Of Wearing School Uniform

Should students be forced to wear a uniform? School uniforms have been a widely popular topic of discussion with many viewpoints both for and against it. Based on information collected about the percentage of public schools that require uniforms to be worn by its students, the number of schools requiring uniforms is increasing each year at a rate of about a three percent. I think that students should not be required to wear school uniforms because they are ineffective. They do not help to reduce problems, but instead cause unnecessary new ones. There are numerous reasons why school uniforms are unfavorable, and here are three main reasons why. First, a school uniform prevents students from expressing themselves, including showing their independence. Next, school uniforms come with high costs that create problems for the students and the school. Lastly, they are ineffective in reducing the rate of violence and bullying on school campus. To begin, a uniform stops students from being able to express themselves. According to Health Guidance, “At the same time they might feel that it takes away for children to express themselves and can be more creative.” Uniforms stifle the individuality of a student by preventing them from being creative and liberal, and having independence. It restricts expression because clothing plays a large role in a student’s creativeness, expressive culture, and personal style. By wearing a uniform, students cannot show who they are and their unique