A public school wants to go to wearing uniforms like a private school..

I've always gone to public schools and they have always said that we should wears uniforms. It's not only about the bullying but also about the stealing because whenever a kid wears something really nice some other kid might want it and end up stealing it. It kind of sucked to wear uniforms but I got used to it. The high school I went to also required uniforms but I didn't have much problems because I bought some snazzy suits so that I could wear them and like hot and sexy. LOL. But yeah I didn't agree with it either but there was not other choice.

our school had us vote on this issue this past school year. it is a public school and i was very much opposed to school uniforms. if i wanted my son in a uniform he would be in private school which by the way i cannot afford. most of the students voted against it, most of the teachers voted for it and most of the parents voted for it. so essentially it was passed but because the students were so against it they decided not to do it for now. if it does pass at some time in the future i will send my son in his regular clothes and if they send him home i will home school him. if they keep on taking our rights away what the heck is going to be next?

in our place both private and public school had uniform, they may be different in reappearance but they had. so i can't relate very well why the public school can't have? what is actual difference between private and public school dress in your locality.

our schools were debating making it mandatory-to stop fighting among kids over clothes trends.it got voted down,some parents couldn't afford the uniforms. that's usually stops uniform programs though.

I know what you are saying, but quite frankly, with some of the trash kids wear these days to school and the parents allowing it - like the girls in super short shorts and skimpy, strapless tops showing nearly everything, and the boys wearing their pants so low on their hips that their you-know-what shows.. I'd have to go along with some kind of dress code.

Here in the UK all senior schools (11-16yr olds)have uniforms whether public or private. Even a lot of the junior and infant schools have them. I don't think it stops bullying but it does stop the fashion 'bullying' where those who can't afford designer label clothing are picked on. For some children it can make school a traumatic experience! At one time it stopped a lot of bad behaviour out of school too, as you knew it would be reported to the school! Nowadays letting your school down doesn't seem to bother anyone! It's no more expensive and can really save you money as the clothes are cheaper to buy than 'fashionable' clothing. It also saves time in the mornings. You don't have to decide what you are going to put on and you know that your friends will be wearing the same as you. It's a lot easier and you don't get an irrate teenage daughter yelling because you've put the one thing she MUST wear today in the washing! I wore school uniform all my life and I've worn them for work too and I can honestly say I never found it a drawback. It certainly doesn't make children any less individual or anything similar. My children had no problem accepting wearing uniform but their Dad was in the RAF so it was 'normal' behaviour. I find it hard to see what you find objectionable about it or why you think only Private schools should have them!

Toledo Public Schools in Ohio went to wearing uniforms several years ago and as a teacher, at the time, I did not agree with the idea. I still do not think that it is necessary but the "powers that be" feel that it decreases the amount of teasing and bullying and such that goes on due to the differences in the clothing that the students wear. I found that what it became for me was a discipline problem when the students did not wear the proper uniforms and it was up to me to write them up for discipline or otherwise turn them in. It didn't matter to me that they didn't have their shirts tucked in or that the shoes they had on were not of the type in the "rules". I wanted students who were there, on time to class and willing to listen to the lessons and do the required work. I agree that it does look nice for all But I did not agree with the policy of uniforms. I think that the clothing a child wears expresses his or her individuality.

Hi cream97! I really can't see how wearing uniform could stop or minimize bullying in public schools. All I know is that discipline and strict enforcement of rules and regulations regarding bullying should be enforced. Here in our country, public and private school students wear uniforms but both schools have some reported cases of bullying. Take Care and God Bless! Happy Mylotting!

Hi cream, School uniforms have been a hot topic for a long time, and I don't believe that it will stop bullying. I know that there are arguments to be made on both sides of the issue. Blessngs.

Here in Australia public schools have had compulsory uniforms for years. I think there were a couple of reasons for it. The first reason was bullying. Kids were bashing other kids over a pair of reeboks. Others were being teased because their parents either couldn't afford or would allow their kids to wear name brand clothing. By introducing a uniform all students wore exactly the same clothing so it eradicated that problem. The second reason is for identification purposes. It's easier for teachers to see if there is a stranger in school grounds because their clothing will be different. During school excursions it's also easier for teachers to round up children when they are all wearing uniforms. Personally, I agree with it.

I definitely agree to this. Kids nowadays would prefer to wear there own clothes that express the person that they are. Forcing kids to wear uniforms tends to only make a child rebellious. Kids seems to adapt better in school when they are able to express themselves, and people seem to understand more about that person from the way they dress. Why would you force a child to wear something to make them feel uncomfortable. The school themselves will find that children's grades will drop, their attendance will become less frequent, and their attitudes will change. This is not good for a school that has not been under uniform policy before.

Hi Cream, In my country both public and private wear school uniform, so It is quite different for me. But it may help reduce the bullying to a point. But it is up to the bullies to stop if they want too.

I think they need to draw a line and inforce it with whats appropriate to wear to a public school. I don't think they should have to wear a uniform, because yes that would be a private school. But it is getting out of control how teenagers are dressing these days, not so much the boys as the girls.

Uniforms are a great idea, we had them and it made things easier and more affordable. No fighting over what to wear and running around looking for a specific shirt -- just grab your uniform kids and lets go. To me, the uniform does not define whether a school is public or private its just that the private schools have been using them longer.

Well, I have been hearing of a lot of schools switching to this ideal lately, and not sure why they are choosing this, unless it is too eliminate some of the other type of clothing out there that could be Gang colors, or clothes that might seem to offend or be inappropriate as well. Personally when they choose to switch to this I feel they should offer help for any parents that cannot afford this additional expense, or provide the clothes for Free to those ones as well. I have seen the costs of some of the uniforms they choose and especially in today's economy I wonder how parents can afford to keep on doing this as well.

I totally agree with you. I think that is absolutely crazy. I went to a Catholic School (I'm not Catholic, but i still went to the school) and we wore uniforms, but that's a different story. The school always had uniforms. I agree that it is not right for a PUBLIC school to suddenly switch to uniforms. For the record, there was plenty of bullying at the school I attended, where we all wore uniforms.

I don't know what country you from but in our country many public schools are wearing uniforms, wearing of uniforms is one way of identifying students by it's school institutions. many parents here agree that wearing of uniforms is one way of minimizing expenses in buying clothing, which i also agree. i know this is not in general because some country don't agree with this.

I don't like that idea. I think kids need to have their individuality. Plus I know uniforms are very expensive, many people can not afford that. When kids can where what ever they want parents can work with what ever budget they have instead of being forced to pay high uniform prices. Kids are going to pick on other kids weather they are wearing uniforms or not. That is just silly. Not to mention it will only hurt the retail businesses even more if no one is buying clothes. I think it is a rediculas idea, that makes no sense, and it sounds to me like somoene is only looking to make some money by pushing uniforms on to people.

well... in singapore all primary schools and secondary schools have to wear uniforms... i think it is because some families have very little money and some are filty rich... so the rich ones are able to buy really fashionable stuff while the poor ones are wearing the same old shabby clothes... so uniforms are good as they will force them to have the same clothes..

I really don't think this is right. I don't think the school has the right to dictate how the children should dress, beyond a basic dress code. As a parent it is your right to decide what your children to wear, particularly if you are paying for the clothes! Also I have to say, the bullying argument is nonsense. Take it from the fat girl who had to wear a skirt with blouse tucked in in 8th grade, whereas I could have dressed in a more flattering why if I had had the option. When everyone dresses the same, it is much easier to find physical attributes to pick on. So it does not address the bullying issue, just shifts it around a little.