School uniforms are expensive
- The average cost of school uniforms is $110
- Although some students who do not wear school uniforms desire brand name clothing, those children are most likely quite wealthy already.
- Some families cheap clothing for their children and go to a regular public school because the school that does require school uniforms might be the only or best school around.
School uniforms limit self expression
School uniforms manipulate and distract students
- Students use the way the dress to express themselves and to identify their social groups.
- Uniforms make students think that they will always be based on their intelligence rather than their appearance.
- Some might think that intelligence is the most important aspect in getting a job but, during a 2003 survey research has discovered the number-one reason for rejecting an applicant after the first interview was poor personal appearance.
- Wearing school uniforms will deprive students of one of their first rights as stated in the Constitution.
Uniforms can be uncomfortable
- School uniforms can be seen as boring and depressing. That can lead to suicidal thoughts which is way worse than bullying.
- The discomfort of school uniforms could cause a distraction among students, which could lead to them missing part of a lesson.
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Negative effects of school uniforms
Negative aspects of school uniforms
- Alter the way students think and can greatly impact their future.
- Change the mentality of a student and usually uncomfortable.
- Cost a boatload of money and can be detrimental to big families.
- School uniforms cost a lot of money.
- Uniforms take away a student's right to express themselves freely.
- Most importantly, uniforms limit students' self expression.
School Uniforms
By: Tyler Pham