Dress codes and uniforms in schools

Hello my friend smoochess to you I think school uniforms are the best thing since banana pudding, not only do they look nice when you see all the kids dressed in their uniform it saves a lot of money for the parents, and like you said it cuts down on the teasing for kids that might not be able to afford the expensive jeans or whatever it is others kids may wear, I love the idea

Hi PeacefulWmn9, Where we live now there are no school uniforms they dress as they wish this only applies to the public schools though. One or two private Colleges make the children wear School Uniform although there is no strict dress code either. Not the same when we were at School and you had to wear the School Uniform just so. Not one thing out of place. If you broke the dress code you were sent home from School and you had to go back wearing the correct uniform. Dress code was School Uniform only, no earrings, no rings no incorrect hairstyles, no other shoes except school shoes and no stockings except the School Ones. Dress code was included for the Blazer which had to have a School Badge on it and the Beret you had to fasten it on your hair with hairclips. The beret also had to wear the School Emblem as well. Dress code again you were sent home if you came to School unduly dirty or untidy. Our School Uniform made us all equal as there was a lot of poverty then so I would say it was pretty fair rules about the dress code and all that. You always had a lot of girls trying to get into School wearing earrings and things and makeup and they were punished sent home to wash it all off and then they had to come back and make up for lost time. This kind of dress code using School Uniforms is great but not taken to extremes like ours often was. This also applied to the boys as well.

In my opinion a uniform is far preferable, we had a dress code at our school and had to wear all the right clothes, failure to do this meant we were either sent home or letters to our parents warning us about the rules of wearing the correct clothes, and jewellery too, boys weren't even allowed to wear earings, that's how far I go back! I do believe this is for the greater good, because if you were able to wear your own clothes there would be added bullying for families who were not able to dress their children in the latest fashion or with designer labels and tags would be subject to bullying and called names. Bullying was bad enough at me school, believe me I was the subject of it, I think if we didn't have uniform then I would have got bullied even more, as my family were not rich, far from it. It also distinguishes the school by the uniform so if there is any trouble outside school it reflects badly on the school and the perpetrators can easily be named and shamed by the uniform they are wearing, so it teaches them that their behaviour is not only monitored in school but outside too. I do hope they never decide to do away with uniforms especially in this day and age where designer labels are a must and sadly bullying goes on.

Hi Karen! Here in our city, almost 95% of schools of uniforms and all students are required to wear uniform. I suppose it makes sense the when all students wear same uniform, there looks a uniformity and they look similar. If they get to wear different dress, they might feel the difference in their financial status and that may affect their relations with each other.

hi karen, in our place most of the convents(private education institutions) follow the dress code i think this is for the recognition of the school,bout our govt. institutions will not follow the dress code,have a nice day

there are some schools in the philippines that don't prescribe uniforms to their college students but i've been a personnel of a college and during days when students are allowed to wear civilian clothing they are given a penalty or a warning from the guidance office to which i run. the reason is we're grooming professionals so students are limited by the dress code. individuality and even creativity can still be expressed through colors and plain creativity itself in trying to bring this out even with dress codes . peace .

Hi Karen! How are you doing? Miss you. Coming to the discussion, I am in favour ofa dresscode till school level. I feel itsessential in the growing process of a child.The feeling of being one and also not being distracted by prosperity andextravagance is very important. This also instills in us a feeling of oneness,decorum and obeyance.

I believe uniforms are better than a special dress code. That way parents and kids don't have to stress about buying particular clothing. They can just buy what is provided by the school bookstore. It saves a lot of time and money.

Hi Peaceful...I can understand the case against dress codes but I believe that there is more of a case for them especially in the situations of recent years. I think that with more cases of bullying and labeling there is cause for concern as the dress of a student can single them out as being poor or "not in". Although my son is not even of elementary school age I wonder what will happen when he has to go to school and is not wearing the "right" sneakers or other item of clothing. I remember a story a colleague once told me about her daughter - I believe she was in high school at the time. The daughter pleaded with the mother to purchase this particular bag for her - and it was expensive. The mother finally purchases the bag and the daughter gets teased anyway because that particular bag was "last week." It's sad that so much is placed on what you have instead of who you are but in this day and age that's my best argument for a dress code.

Most schools in my area wear uniforms. It is neat and gives the student an identity. It is also a marketing tool for schools especially those schools that perform well. Most schools have their logos on their jumpers or blaizers. I think schools should wear uniform. It helps to identify students in large. crowds.

It is better to have uniforms either in school or offices because there is equality in dress and save you more money in buying more clothes. And you are right, using uniform you cannot identify who are rich and poor.

If you would have asked me this question when I was a teenager years and years ago I would have been against the uniform issue. We had a dress code that wasn't really strict on what to wear it just covered the basic common sense issues like skirts not too short, no tank tops or tube tops, appropriate shoes, no shorts and things like that. My kids schools have pretty much the same thing although I've noticed some kids can break those rules while others can not. It was that way when I was a kid as well. Anyway, after being out in the work force I've become more accustomed to the idea of uniforms or even a very strict dress code. Just about every job I've had has had some kind of dress standards. From only certain color and type of slacks and tops to professional looking attire. One Job I wasn't allowed to wear tennis shoes or socks. It had to be casual or dress shoes and nylons. So I guess what I'm saying is that the kids might as well get to use to it because we're told how to dress for more than just school. I think the nice thing about wearing a uniform is that if it's still clean you can wear it more than one day and nobody would know. Unlike regular clothes.

It is always better to have school uniforms during school days as it will be crucial growing day for any of the indiviuals in the world.During college days there is no need to have uniform.As college days are the most beautiful days in th world

I wouldn't have such a big problem with uniforms (especially at private schools) if they didn't cost so bleedin' much!! Some students on scholarship (like myself) are only at these schools by the grace of someone else's generosity and seriously should not be expected to fork over $100 for a blazer, $50 for a regulation boater not to mention skirts, shirts, ties, shoes and stockings.

From 5 years old until I was 17 yrs old I wore a school uniform and I am definitely 100% all for it. After seeing all that went on with my own daughter attending a school that had no uniform code there is so much distraction and competition where the kids all take notice of what is being worn instead of learning.

We have a uniform policy at the elementary school my grandsons go to and we like it. It's convenient to be able to send them to school in a uniform because it looks tidy and no one can really tell that we don't have much money and buy a lot of our school uniforms at thrift stores. If we really needed the help, the school helps out those kids that can't afford the uniforms by holding uniform drives to collect uniforms. Overall, we've been really happy with the uniform policy and neither one of the boys seems to have suffered from a lack of individuality.

When I was still studying we have school uniforms and many prefer to wear it so we would not thinking what to wear in school everyday. If you have a uniform you would not buy clothes very often for school so it is much cheaper. Not all students can afford to buy new clothes even if the public schools don't requiring the students to wear uniform as long as the clothes they are wearing in school is clean and decent.

Yes we have dress code for college students and uniforms for school children in India. And for the very same reasons of uniformity and decency. I am a die hard conservative and support both despite the protests the young people put up. At school or college a student is participating in a mass activity of learning. It is simply not possible to be individualistic in that atmosphere. All the teaching and the rules have been designed on regional averages in learning parameters and are very relevant. The only way individuality can be projected is to standout in the very purpose of schooling, learning. If clothing were to determine individuality, then individual tutoring is the only way. As far as dress code is concerned, the whole purpose of going to school or college is to learn. It is not as if schools or colleges are fashion shows where young individuals can flaunt the latest trend in fashion industry. Yes "Feel good" factor is necessary, but diverting attention from learning to fancies is simply not desirable. If fashion is a consideration, after school hours are always there for it. Chill out then.

i remembered my school days because of ur discussion.ya my school has dress code but i enjoy bunking my dresscode and wearing colour dress. i find two strange ideas which is related to dresscode 1 according to teachers or lecturers dress codes means uniformity as such all are equal in school no rich no poor etc 2 according to students its a regular routine booring stuff which you have to wear even though ur not interested in it but some cool dudes like me enjoy bunking the dress code n be different from others

When I was in school I went to a private school, so I had a uniform, then going into high school I was lost. There was no uniform and no dress code. I had to figure out my individuality the hard way. However, I am torn on this debate. On one hand I think that people should be able to choose what they wear and where they it, as long as it is within reason. Like the movie with Adam Sandler when he found out he was a dad supposedly. He let his son choose what to wear, I think his son went overboard on his outfit, however he was being unique and expressing his individuality. Now on the other hand, some people do take it too far with what they wear. Now a days kids go to school half clothed or with their pants hanging below their knees. That I feel is inappropriate. Pretty soon we will have to blindfold our kids just to walk down the street. I don't think that if a school enforces a dress code or uniform that it should cost the parent extra money though. That should all be provided for. Maybe then there won't be as many objections, especially in times that it's harad enough to get food on the table, little own buy a uniform. It would also save on cost of a "school year" wardrobe. They wouldn't need as many new clothes at the start of a new year. Great discussion, thanks. Have a Blessed Day!