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Dress Codes and School
How students dress affects attitude.
What if students were allowed to wear anything they wanted to school? Are the dress code regulations necessary?
Dress Restrictions
Most schools have regulations on how students dress. The intent is to keep students safe and focused on academics. Teachers have enough on their plate to motivate learning without having to monitor which slogan is affecting who today.
Baggy pants and bandanas could be interpreted as gang dress. Dressing as a gang member intimidates other students and spreads fear instead of focusing on academics. Pants with large pockets are often restricted because a weapon or drugs could be carried in them. Certain colors are often banned if gang colors.
Coats and bookbags are often only permitted in lockers. Again, guns and drugs could be in coat pockets and bookbags.
X-Rated
Dressing seductively is a great distraction to the opposite sex. It only makes sense to put restrictions on what can be worn to school. Sexual thoughts are already frequent in middle school and high school. Most students do not need visual aids. The imagination is active enough. Schools have banned MySpace.com during school hours because of the suggestive content and predators lurking. MySpace has tried to make the site safer but students still make themselves vulnerable by being on MySpace.
T-Shirts
Clothing with reference to cigarettes or alcohol are usually not allowed. Television restricts commercials on these subjects so it doesn't make sense to allow students advertise in school. T-shirts from Hooters are usually not permitted because of the reference made to waitresses. But a new craze is emerging and it is not making administration and law enforcement very happy. The t-shirts say "Don't Snitch."
This latest trend tells students at school to not cooperate with teachers, principals and police. So, you witness vicious harassment--don't snitch. You witness a gun in a locker--don't snitch. You see drugs in the lunchroom--don't snitch. You overhear someone talking about a bomb--don't snitch.
Only Wrong If Caught
This new craze in t-shirts leads already confused middle school and high school students to believe that they must stand behind their friends at all costs. Doesn't really matter if it is morally wrong. You stand by your friends even if they could blow up the school, shoot your friends, or die of a drug overdose. The worst thing you can be is a snitch and cooperate with the police. Police rely on citizens to assist them in investigations. No leads, no arrests, less safety.
The Damage Has Been Done
Even though these t-shirts are no longer being produced, other companies have copied the slogan and sell on the black market as knock offs. But, more and more schools are saying "no" to these slogan t-shirts.
Uniforms
More and more public schools are switching to uniforms. This custom used to be reserved for private and Catholic schools but public schools are finding some positive results. When students wear uniforms to school, no one can tell who has more money. The latest expensive jeans can't be shown off along with the designer polo.
The results have been better attendance because students always have something acceptable to wear. Studies uncovered the fact that some students were missing school because they didn't have "cool" clothes to wear or the one pair of jeans that was "cool" was too wet to wear to school. And, since students are not distracted by who is wearing what, students focus better on academics and their own business.
How we dress does matter. Even entrepreneurs that work out of their home feel their workday is more productive when dressed appropriately rather than working in pajamas.
How we dress does affect our performance.
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Comments
Apr 30, 2008 10:06 AM
Guest :
Uniforms stink.
Apr 30, 2008 10:24 AM
Guest :
I THINK THAT DRESS CODES SHOULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE B-CUZ PEOPLE SHOULD BE
ALLOWED TO EXPRESS THERE SELFES BY WHAT THE WEAR IF THEY DONT EXPRESS THERE
SELVES THEY WONT HAVE SELF CONFIDENCE!!!
SO WE SHUDNT B TOLD WAT TO WER
MIDDLOE SKOOL STUDENT
SO WE SHUDNT B TOLD WAT TO WER
MIDDLOE SKOOL STUDENT
May 1, 2008 6:42 AM
Guest :
we shuld b abl 2 wear wut we wunt 2 cuz it is only fare if u dont have the
muney and sum1 makes fun of u then punch them n the nose
May 2, 2008 6:29 AM
Guest :
if everybody dressed da same no 1 wuld b able b themselves and datz nt fair
to them cuz wen u take away the way they dress u take awy thier freedom
free spirit
free spirit
May 5, 2008 7:29 AM
Guest :
Students should dress respectfully in school. They should be allowed to
wear what they want, but to a certain extent. Students should not be
allowed to wear mini skirts or wear their pants around their knees. Those
looks are sloppy and do not show self respect or self confidence. Also, no
business wants to hire a man who wears his pants down to his knees and
shirts 4 sizes too big. That is not a presentable look. If you want a good
job, then you need to dress properly, it shows self respect. There's many
reasons to why schools have dress codes, its not to "hinder our
individuality" its to promote a better life style and self confidence.
No one is taking away anyone's "free spirit" or
"freedom". If you want a good education, and a well paying job,
you need to dress for it. School is merely preparing you for the future.
Whether you choose to take that opportunity or not is your choice.
May 5, 2008 1:43 PM
Guest :
school uniforms should be in schools because then we would not have a
problem with what kids wear and how they wear it
May 13, 2008 6:51 AM
Guest :
they should be gone forever! their lame and pointless and when you dont get
to dress the way you want your not showing how you feel and your personal
style!
May 13, 2008 8:14 AM
Guest :
Judging from the poor spelling and grammer from students that oppose a
dress code, there could be a benefit to wearing uniforms so students could
spend less time looking at their attire and more time learning spelling and
grammar.
May 15, 2008 10:54 AM
Guest :
Look, I'm thirteen, and quite possibly more intelligent than some of my
teachers. I personally do not feel that inhibiting a students right to
express themselves is a good way to do anything but save up their emotions
for an "explosion" which would be prevented by allowing them to
wear what they choose. This is a stupid, pointless, authoritarian approach
to prevent violence which could be prevented just as well by an intelligent
policy on the part of the school which does not involve destroying our
nation's constitution!
May 15, 2008 10:57 AM
Guest :
Oh, and guest from May 13 at 8:14 AM... you spelled "grammar"
wrong.
Jun 8, 2008 4:51 PM
Guest :
I go to a public uniform school, and have for the past 2 years. I went to
public schools that didn't have uniforms and, mainly for grade 7/8 you
could tell that people were treated differently depending on what they
wear, if you didn't wear American Eagle or whatever then you were treated
badly/ignored, and the people who did were treated better by other
students.
But at the school I go to now where we have a uniform people are treated ruffly the same, although people are still treated differently if they wear name brands (they break uniform policy).
I think uniforms are a good idea (to an extent) but I think students should have the right to be creative with them, for example get to dye them, cut them....., that way students are more creative and can express themselves with that they wear without having the set back of students having expensive name brands that not all students can afford.
My school use to allow that before we changed principals and it worked out well and most people were in uniform and were able to express themselves, now the new principal is trying to crack down on the uniform with not allowing people to be creative with the uniforms so more people are out of uniform trying to be creative with non-school clothes while at the same time are bringing back the name brands that the schools uniform is suppose to stop.
And the other problem with uniforms are that students hate having to change out of them after school since everyone hates them, so some people choose not to wear uniform pants and have a school shirt covering their non-school shirt so they can be out of uniform after school, while others bring non-school clothes to school so they can change in the bathrooms after school, and sometimes even at lunch if they really feel like it, or change into uniform when they get to school. This makes the students late for class which interrupts their, and the other students learning.
So there are two sides to the subject.
and they people who commented on May 1st and 2nd really need to learn not to use msn talk all the time.
But at the school I go to now where we have a uniform people are treated ruffly the same, although people are still treated differently if they wear name brands (they break uniform policy).
I think uniforms are a good idea (to an extent) but I think students should have the right to be creative with them, for example get to dye them, cut them....., that way students are more creative and can express themselves with that they wear without having the set back of students having expensive name brands that not all students can afford.
My school use to allow that before we changed principals and it worked out well and most people were in uniform and were able to express themselves, now the new principal is trying to crack down on the uniform with not allowing people to be creative with the uniforms so more people are out of uniform trying to be creative with non-school clothes while at the same time are bringing back the name brands that the schools uniform is suppose to stop.
And the other problem with uniforms are that students hate having to change out of them after school since everyone hates them, so some people choose not to wear uniform pants and have a school shirt covering their non-school shirt so they can be out of uniform after school, while others bring non-school clothes to school so they can change in the bathrooms after school, and sometimes even at lunch if they really feel like it, or change into uniform when they get to school. This makes the students late for class which interrupts their, and the other students learning.
So there are two sides to the subject.
and they people who commented on May 1st and 2nd really need to learn not to use msn talk all the time.
Aug 21, 2008 4:27 AM
Guest :
students should be allowed to dress freely.how we dress is sometimes a way
to xpress our feelings and it's a mark of who we are...so stay what you are
and dress as you like but remember that the dress you choose looks good in
you and it fitted you as what you really are. uniforms are fine but
sometimes it looks like you cannot differentiate one from the other.
Aug 27, 2008 7:51 PM
Guest :
I find it unacceptable to dictate to children what colors to like and what
colors not to. I am opting out of the dress code. My son is going to
kindergarden and i will not dress him in blue and khaki for the rest of his
life. He likes green and orange and blue and red. He has not worn any
clothes besides GAP or children's place. It does not matter where you buy
clothes however how sensibly you dress. I understand no slogans or baggy
jeans or ripped jeans or belly shirts.... But come on limiting clothes to 3
colors? What is this? a military? I am social worker and i am struggling
with this whole issue as i dont want my son to be excluded or picked on
however it is against my liberties and beliefs and freedom of choice!
Anyone has any suggestions? I am looking for the department of education
state law regarding dress code however i can not find it. Help anyone!!!
Sep 3, 2008 6:40 AM
Guest :
i definitely agree with you.
Sep 4, 2008 6:54 PM
Guest :
I go to a catholic high school and we already have to wear uniforms, which
i am fine with. Although recently at the start o fthe school year they
decided that they were going to take our uniforms to the next absurd level
and make every single student (male or female) tuck in their polo shirts!
Mind you, the lady's skirts are already up to the bust line in some cases,
so you can only imagine how ridiculous we all look. I am rebelling and
making a petition to fight this illogical rule
Sep 12, 2008 5:30 AM
Guest :
I am in a public highschool without uniforms. Some of the girls that go to
my school try to show off their bodies and wear really tight clothes or
short shorts. I don't understand why someone would want everyone to be
staring at them all the time. I hate it when people stare at me!
And the guys that go to my school are even worse, not by how they dress but by how the want to girls to dress.All teenage boys can think about it sex and it shows at my school. You cant walk around a corner without seeing at least one "couple", if thats what you want to call them, all over eachother liplocked and all touchy-feely. Its a bit ridiculous.
I am in a debate class and my team got assigned the dress code for our debate. i honestly think that we should switch to uniforms because then you wouldnt have to see everyones bodies all the time, and im not saying that it would change anything about the whole making out thing, but it would be a lot less destracting. What i do think we should do to the uniforms though is have rules about how we can wear them but still have a little freedom to what they look like to still be able to stand out and be and individual but not to the point to be showing off either.
And the guys that go to my school are even worse, not by how they dress but by how the want to girls to dress.All teenage boys can think about it sex and it shows at my school. You cant walk around a corner without seeing at least one "couple", if thats what you want to call them, all over eachother liplocked and all touchy-feely. Its a bit ridiculous.
I am in a debate class and my team got assigned the dress code for our debate. i honestly think that we should switch to uniforms because then you wouldnt have to see everyones bodies all the time, and im not saying that it would change anything about the whole making out thing, but it would be a lot less destracting. What i do think we should do to the uniforms though is have rules about how we can wear them but still have a little freedom to what they look like to still be able to stand out and be and individual but not to the point to be showing off either.
Sep 12, 2008 5:10 PM
Guest :
at my school we cant wear graphic t-shirts like what u would find at
wallmart or at kohls that cost 20$ but we can wear the oversized ones!
Sep 22, 2008 9:37 AM
Guest :
Students should be allowed to wear what they want because it shows who they
really are inside and out.staff members in school could learn yhings about
them.
Sep 23, 2008 5:05 PM
Guest :
ok. well i personally dont like uniforms, although they have both a
positive and negative outcome. uniforms help keep schools organized but
they also take away a persons right to express themselves. students should
be thought what they are expected to be like and if they dont behave
accordently then hey should receive a cnsequence. and all of you out there
that just dont like uniforms bcause they are tcky and all of that should
look at the bright side. there probably most likely and proven yes in the
past to when i useed to go to a uniformed school it maintains a school
safer and more under controlled then if there are no unifrms. majority of
ppl dont like them myself included but he you like by the rules here and
you cant change them. sry to burst your bubble but its all true.
Sep 24, 2008 5:26 AM
Guest :
I am thirteen years old. I think for the most part, the Dress Code is
fair,except what's wrong with tanktops?! I love tanktops,and wearing them
to school isn't gonna kill anyone! But i also do agree with the mini
skirts, and the pants below the knees, its gross[:
Sep 25, 2008 5:40 PM
Guest :
I am a person who believes that we, as students, should be able to wear
nearly anything that we want, but I think that there should be a slight
restriction. High school is not preparing us for jobs; high school is a
preparation for furthering our education. If high school was to prepare us
for jobs, then we would not be taking classes like World History, American
History, Chemistry, Biology, etc. There is not an application for any of
those types of subjects in jobs that you can acquire right out of high
school. Anyway, it appears to me that most of the writers (of these posts)
need to actually pay attention in their English classes, because your
English class is an important job, even if you end up working at
McDonald's. I mean, personally, I can not tolerate people who have horrible
vernacular, such as "we shuld b abl 2 wear wut we wunt 2 cuz it is
only fare". What does that mean? Truly, I'm appalled.
-High School Student... a.k.a. Hie Skool Student.
-High School Student... a.k.a. Hie Skool Student.
Sep 30, 2008 1:11 PM
Guest :
your clothes don't make you who you are there is something called
character. ask your parents of they remember what they and their friends
wore in school and they will tell you that cool clothes dont get you cool
fiends
Sep 30, 2008 5:22 PM
Guest :
O.K., maybe students shouldn't be told what to wear, but they should be
taught how to spell...
It's apparent that your need to be able to dress in order to express your inner feelings is interfering with your ability to learn.
It's apparent that your need to be able to dress in order to express your inner feelings is interfering with your ability to learn.
Oct 1, 2008 10:54 PM
Guest :
I've read some comments down below and I must say that people's writing
habits are terrible these days. Anyhow, students should wear school
uniforms. It makes a parents life a lot easier as well as a school faculty
member. If students wear the exact same clothing, then there will be less
misbehavior, violence, and more academic focus.
A successful achiever
A successful achiever
Oct 6, 2008 8:21 AM
Guest :
yo0 wut ^ i am very disappointed in the schools these days becuz kids
should be able to wer wut they wana were to express their selves.i mean
cmon lke `the adults uses 2 hav dheir stylesz lke w.e kant we express our
selve PLEEEEZ
Oct 9, 2008 7:21 AM
Guest :
I'm writing a paper for my Enlish class about school dress codes, but I'm
not very sure about exactly where I stand right now. I don't know if I
think shool uniforms would be a good idea for my school or a terrible one.
At my school the whole dress code thing is getting so rediculuos, even some
of the teachers don't follow the rules and they continue to send kids to
the office for dressing inapproprietly when they should really be going
down to the office with them.
~help me choose a side please!! Uniforms or a rediculous dress code?!
~help me choose a side please!! Uniforms or a rediculous dress code?!
Oct 9, 2008 7:47 AM
Guest :
lol
Oct 9, 2008 9:08 AM
Guest :
i think that school's shouldnt be allowed to give us uniforms!!! i am a 13
year old student and i think that the school dress code is unfair because
they wont let the children wear tanktopss!!!!! i love tanktops because they
are cute and come in many diffrent styles.
- an annoyed 8th grader.
- an annoyed 8th grader.
Oct 9, 2008 11:04 AM
Guest :
As I sit here reading this I'm in a uniform. I am a Freshman in college
that just skipped her senior year, and I must admit that I like the idea of
uniforms. I have never gone to a school where uniforms were held, but I
personally like this idea. I'm joining the military, and for my ROTC class
here I have to wear my combat uniform all day every thursday. I personally
believe that I do better on those days because I feel better about myself.
We will always have those who rebel, but at the same time we can't change
it. Uniforms don't solve all problems, and I agree that people should be
able to be creative in them, but at the same time I agree with them. In
many professional businesses you would not be able to wear a lot of what
the kids do these days. My mother for instance can not wear jeans or
anything of the sort. She's in slacks and a dress shirt every day because
of her work policy. My major here in college is elementary education, and
my minor is Military. Granted the military uniform is very strict, like we
can not have strings hanging, we can not wear nail polish, makeup, earings,
or any ring besides a wedding band or a military academy class ring, and we
have to have our hair off our collar, but I never said we had to have
school uniforms that strict. Heck, if I had been forced to keep these
uniform standards all through school I would be so frustrated it's not
funny, but some kind of uniform should be used.
Oct 9, 2008 12:00 PM
Guest :
we should b able to wear watever we want its our life and we shouldnt be
told wat to wear specially by the school... not even my parents tell me wat
to wear
Oct 10, 2008 7:40 PM
Guest :
I can't believe the level of entitlement that is displayed on this site
from students! School is a place to learn, grow hopefully give you tools to
have a successful future. While some will go on to future education, many
in America will not. Students need to be prepared when they leave high
school to enter the working world, which includes having and understanding
of appropriate society standards including those toward dress.
School is not an appropriate venue to express oneself based on their clothing; you should be using your mind and your voice to appropriately express your thoughts, questions and opinions. Uniforms and dress codes are a part of life. I can't think of one job that doesn't have some sort of restrictions or rules that pertain to dress. What are we teaching our children and students if they are already acting like this when it comes to following simple rules at school? How are we preparing them to become successful members of the working world? Are they going to tell their boss they can't wear the uniform or follow the dress code because it doesn't allow them to "express their creativity"?
I am horrified by the comment left on September 4th, where the student said at their school they were "take(ing) our uniforms to the next absurd level and make every single student (male or female) tuck in their polo shirts!" Seriously? In what world does this person live? Walk into a business and see how many working adults have their shirt untucked.
I don't understand why every student (and their parents) feel the need and the right to buck school rules. Especially the rules put in place to benefit the majority of the entire student body. I wonder what will happen to those in the future that always believe rules should be bent for them? What will happen to our society and our country?
Just in case you were wondering... I am 25. I think I am too young to feel the world has changed so much since I was in school but it apparently has.
School is not an appropriate venue to express oneself based on their clothing; you should be using your mind and your voice to appropriately express your thoughts, questions and opinions. Uniforms and dress codes are a part of life. I can't think of one job that doesn't have some sort of restrictions or rules that pertain to dress. What are we teaching our children and students if they are already acting like this when it comes to following simple rules at school? How are we preparing them to become successful members of the working world? Are they going to tell their boss they can't wear the uniform or follow the dress code because it doesn't allow them to "express their creativity"?
I am horrified by the comment left on September 4th, where the student said at their school they were "take(ing) our uniforms to the next absurd level and make every single student (male or female) tuck in their polo shirts!" Seriously? In what world does this person live? Walk into a business and see how many working adults have their shirt untucked.
I don't understand why every student (and their parents) feel the need and the right to buck school rules. Especially the rules put in place to benefit the majority of the entire student body. I wonder what will happen to those in the future that always believe rules should be bent for them? What will happen to our society and our country?
Just in case you were wondering... I am 25. I think I am too young to feel the world has changed so much since I was in school but it apparently has.
Oct 11, 2008 6:59 AM
Barbara Pytel :
You make a very good point. The real world has dress codes. Enter a bank
and the men are in suits and the tellers are also in suits or some other
form of semi-formal wear. Grocery store? Dress code. Fine restrautant?
Servers wear uniforms. Hospital? Uniforms. Medical clinic? Uniforms.
McDonald's? Uniforms. Teachers have a dress code. Insurance companies?
Dress code. Court of law? Codes for dress. Car dealerships? Dress
codes. Most positions in the adult world include dress codes for proper
image. While rebellion is expected, there is a reason for dress codes.
And if you think about it, our dress codes are quite lenient. Check out
the dress codes for men and women in Arab nations.
Oct 13, 2008 8:50 AM
Guest :
Learn how to spell and use proper english then dress codes wouldn't be
enforced. Dress code has alot to do with the focus of students in classes.
Instead of students worrying who is wearing thier outfit, students all look
the same and not have to have those worries.
Oct 17, 2008 8:37 AM
Guest :
dress codes don't help us any with school work
Oct 17, 2008 8:42 PM
Guest :
no matter want you wear kids will always get talk about you even if you
wear school uniform. even if they wear school uniform doesn't mean they
hear to learn or to get a education.
Oct 19, 2008 11:07 AM
Guest :
okay whoever said the stupid 'we have bad spelling and grammer on these
comments because our clothes at school' is on drugs because its the way ppl
talk on the computer its not like were stupid and dont know how to talk
plus no one is distracted by short skirts and baggy pants every one is
sitting down so you cant even see anything...
DRESS CODES ARE WORTHLESS!!!
DRESS CODES ARE WORTHLESS!!!
Oct 20, 2008 6:07 PM
Guest :
i feel personally even though my school doesnt have uniforms they stink and
students not bieng able to express themselves may cause some problems at
home and in school and uniforms creates i think a one track way causing
students to have a one track mind.
Oct 21, 2008 11:09 AM
Guest :
If you are going to have an honest opinion spell it right...dress codes
shouldn't be banned, but they shouldn't be so strict, I got in trouble for
wearing my favorite band t-shirt because it has guns on the front...that's
not right.
Oct 22, 2008 2:15 PM
Guest :
uniforms are dumb and i think if they are supossed to be worn at school i
would'nt wear them i rather move to another place or get home school people
like to express them selfs by how they dress so its really retarted if
teachers think students will wear them when i bet half of them will wear
them
Oct 23, 2008 7:41 AM
Guest :
DRESS CODES SHOULD NOT MATTER WHEN U COME TO SCHOOL
Oct 24, 2008 9:26 AM
Guest :
well i think that you should be adle to wear what u want to school as long
as its not too reveiling..and you should be aloud to havr any type of
pericing yo cuz i have 10 and were i go 2 school i cant wear any of
them....
Oct 27, 2008 3:07 PM
Guest :
I began reading this site for a reference on a research report for my dual
credit English IV class. As I read responses, I wanted to give my own:
I do not agree with full flegded uniforms. Yes, some kids get picked on for the clothes they wear, but alot of it has to do with the way the child carries themself. It's more about confidence than clothing.
When we're at school, we are there because the government requires it, not to be paid. I have worked at a nursing home and was okay with the dress code simply because I was being paid. When I get a job and am being paid with more than just a future that I can acquire anyways, then I will be more accepting of a dress code.
I have spent the first two years of highschool with out a major dress code, and the past two years of highschool, we were given a stricter dress code. I was one of the first to protest at no avenge. Our dress code is not the worst but it causes me the opposite reaction than it is supposed to be intended to do.
I am one of those girls who would prefer to be in jeans and a t-shirt. The clothes that we are enforced to where are not what I would normally wear and I won't wear them outside school which makes me have to buy double the amount of clothes. Also since I am uncomfortable in them, my focus is more on what I'm wearing and how it makes me feel, which is like yet another blob walking around in the controlled hallways. I become much less confident and so uncomfortable that I, even being an A+ student, have great difficulty focusing alot of the time. It becomes more of a struggle.
I do like being able to express myself by wearing what I am comfortable wearing. I like being different and feeling like I can make my own choices without having them dictated to me. But since our dress code was enforced two years ago, I have found other ways to express myself and feel like I'm not just another statistic for the school.
If the decision were up to me, which I know it's not considering the fact that I'm not one of the braniacs in office needing to find some rules to make up, I would enforce a dress code which expresses some freedom for individuality as well as modesty. There is a middle. You don't have to go to an extreme of one way or the other.
Our clothes have nothing to do with our learning. It's your confidence that does. And you get your confidence from how you feel whether it be your clothes being comfortable or expressing who you are.
High School Senior
I do not agree with full flegded uniforms. Yes, some kids get picked on for the clothes they wear, but alot of it has to do with the way the child carries themself. It's more about confidence than clothing.
When we're at school, we are there because the government requires it, not to be paid. I have worked at a nursing home and was okay with the dress code simply because I was being paid. When I get a job and am being paid with more than just a future that I can acquire anyways, then I will be more accepting of a dress code.
I have spent the first two years of highschool with out a major dress code, and the past two years of highschool, we were given a stricter dress code. I was one of the first to protest at no avenge. Our dress code is not the worst but it causes me the opposite reaction than it is supposed to be intended to do.
I am one of those girls who would prefer to be in jeans and a t-shirt. The clothes that we are enforced to where are not what I would normally wear and I won't wear them outside school which makes me have to buy double the amount of clothes. Also since I am uncomfortable in them, my focus is more on what I'm wearing and how it makes me feel, which is like yet another blob walking around in the controlled hallways. I become much less confident and so uncomfortable that I, even being an A+ student, have great difficulty focusing alot of the time. It becomes more of a struggle.
I do like being able to express myself by wearing what I am comfortable wearing. I like being different and feeling like I can make my own choices without having them dictated to me. But since our dress code was enforced two years ago, I have found other ways to express myself and feel like I'm not just another statistic for the school.
If the decision were up to me, which I know it's not considering the fact that I'm not one of the braniacs in office needing to find some rules to make up, I would enforce a dress code which expresses some freedom for individuality as well as modesty. There is a middle. You don't have to go to an extreme of one way or the other.
Our clothes have nothing to do with our learning. It's your confidence that does. And you get your confidence from how you feel whether it be your clothes being comfortable or expressing who you are.
High School Senior
Nov 2, 2008 6:39 PM
Guest :
I think it is easier for everyone in the morning and students can sleep
longer having a dress code.It can too keep kids out of trouble and bullying
and make kids more safe at school.I don't think anyone would want their
child getting beat up at school for what they wear.I Have to wear a uniform
and its just one collared shirt or sweatshirt with our school logo on
it.Its a lot easier for me and for my friends.Its alot easier then picking
out something to wear every morning.ITS NO BIG DEAL i like it !!!!!
Nov 3, 2008 6:08 AM
Guest :
i think that this is good for us studnts these days and i agree wit topic
uniforms
Nov 4, 2008 10:35 AM
Guest :
To all these arguements saying that students cannot express themselves
while in uniforms, I'd like to point something out. Your personality comes
out no matter what you're wearing. When students are wearing the same
clothes, they express themselves in less superficial ways. I went to a high
school with a dress code and instead of seeing elaborate clothing, you'd
look around and find people who played instruments, people who would draw
and paint, and have amazing talents. People were acknowledged by who they
were, not what they wore. Clothing is not the only form of self expression,
and students are still free to dress how they want outside of school, and
after they graduate. This is really not such a big deal.
Nov 6, 2008 10:04 AM
Guest :
this article is filled with holes
i myself 17years old do not conform to wearing only american eagle infact i hate it and im not an outcast
the ability to choose what to wear is what gives students there own personality to so this is not tru is dicules who's to say i cant wear a wife beater and pajama pants to skool if im tired or sick
or whos to say that a "thug" intemidates me from what they wear this article is total asenine
i myself 17years old do not conform to wearing only american eagle infact i hate it and im not an outcast
the ability to choose what to wear is what gives students there own personality to so this is not tru is dicules who's to say i cant wear a wife beater and pajama pants to skool if im tired or sick
or whos to say that a "thug" intemidates me from what they wear this article is total asenine
Nov 8, 2008 8:26 PM
Guest :
Guest from May 15th is a jerk. Schools should require a dress code, not
necessarily a uniform, because it prevents girls from dressing
inappropriate, which most do, and also guys from dressing tacky. Our world
has changed alot, and teens don't exactly act mature. VOTE YES ON DRESS
CODES! :D
Nov 13, 2008 9:57 AM
Guest :
i like when girls wear tight close
Nov 13, 2008 5:35 PM
Guest :
For one notice how all of you who post that there should be no dress code
either use slang words or misspelled a lot of words. Secondly, i am a 14
year old girl who does not necesarily want uniforms but at least dress
code. people say that casual dress "expresses your
individuality", however, it does not. Casual dress only places you
into gruops by your clothing because of how much its costs or how coture it
is. Your apparel gives you status not and expression of your
individuality. -KC.
Nov 17, 2008 7:29 AM
Guest :
Alright. I dont think that dress codes are necessarily bad, but i dont
understand why people cannot wear Holey Jeans in a lot of schools. All the
schools are worried about are "sexual" things. But in reality, if
they were smart enough to give the kids credit, they would know that nobody
is going to get fingered or anything at school. we're smarter than that.
That's left for at home. -- Colie.
Nov 18, 2008 2:42 PM
Guest :
I came from a school with uniforms, it was a public school too, and, yea,
you could tell who had more money. Students hated them because we couldn't
be individuals. We go to public school for a reason in Georgia, you don't
have to pay, making us go buy uniforms didn't go over too well.
Nov 19, 2008 8:56 AM
Guest :
uniforms are boring cause we have to wear them over and over
Nov 19, 2008 12:19 PM
Guest :
I DO NOT LIKE THE DRESS CODES! I LOVE WEARING TANKTOPS
Nov 20, 2008 10:50 AM
Guest :
THE IDEA HERE IS WAY TO BIASED. THE AUTHOR SHOULD'VE THOUGHT ABOUT THE
STUDENTS WHO JUST WANT TO WEAR WHAT THEY WANT CAUSE THEY WOULD FEEL ALOT
MORE COMFORTABLE THAT WAY. I FOR ONE DON'T CARE WHAT OTHER PEOPLE HAVE
CAUSE IT'S NOT IMPORTANT TO ME AND IT DOESN'T AFFECT ME IN ANY SHAPE OR
FORM. THEN AGAIN THERE ARE STUDENTS THAT DON'T CARE MUCH FOR IT EITHER WAY.
THE FACT THAT THERE ARE UNIFORMS MAKES EVERYONE THE SAME. I DON'T LIKE
BEING LIKE OTHER PEOPLE. I'M MY OWN PERSON AND IN THE END THATS ALL THAT
MATTERS. TEACHERS ARE ALWAYS SAYING BE DIFFERENT. WELL I HAVE ONE QUESTION
FOR ALL THE TEACHERS OUT THERE THAT TELL THEIR STUDENTS THAT, HOW DO YOU
EXPECT US TO BE DIFFERENT IF WE ALL LOOK A LIKE? SCHOOLS SHOULD BE
FLEXIBLE, WE AS ADOLESCENCE'S TEND TO BE HARD-HEADED AND I ADMIT I CAN BE
STUBBORN SOMETIMES. SOMETIMES WE DON'T FEEL LIKE FOLLOWING IT BECAUSE WE
DON'T THINK ITS FAIR. SO MAYBE HAVE YOUR INSIPID RULES BUT LET US HAVE A
LITTLE BIT OF FREEDOM ON WHAT WE WEAR.
Nov 20, 2008 10:52 AM
Guest :
i think that dress codes are good AND bad becuase no one wants to see
peoples "junk" hangin out
Nov 20, 2008 11:15 AM
Guest :
It is very important to change the NAMS dress code, for many different
reasons. First, people at Forest Grove High School (FGHS) are aloud to do
wear hats and other things that currently violate our dress code, and they
are in the top one percent of schools in the country, and there may be a
connection. Also, some teachers think that hoods and hats are
disrespectful, but it’s not, and if the dress code were changed things
inappropriate and illegal still would not be aloud. It could make people
feel better about their appearance, thus lowering their social stress so
they can focus more on schoolwork. Again, it is unfair that FGHS has a
dress code with more variety than Neil Armstrong Middle School’s (NAMS).
The students at FGHS are aloud to wear hats, short skirts, lower cut shirts, hoods, and slippers. It is extremely unfair that people one grade ahead of us have such a different dress code. There is some clothing that does promote gangs, but it is also unfair hat just because a few people are in a gang that wears the color red, that the whole school can’t wear anything red. But of course, FGHS can. I never said that there wouldn’t still be limits on the types and styles of clothes that students wear.
There are several things that teachers at NAMS consider disrespectful about the way we dress. For example the think that hoods and hats are disrespectful and distracting. They do not distract people at all, and there is no way that hats are disrespectful. Also, about the dress code, there would still be limits on what people can wear! People would be aloud to wear very low cut shirts, or super baggy pants, or hoods that cover people’s eyes, which are the real problem anyway.
Most importantly, if people have the freedom to wear whatever they want, it could dramatically increase their mood. They will think they look better, boosting their self esteem, helping them focus on school work rather than how they look. Also, people with a high self esteem have a lower chance of doing drugs, committing suicide, and of course failing school. They will also get better grades, increasing test scores, and giving them a better future.
In conclusion changing the dress code just a bit can have a dramatic effect on students. Lots of things can go right, and nothing can go wrong. Changing the dress code is just yet another way to increase test scores, and give people better grades. And if people do wear gang related color
The students at FGHS are aloud to wear hats, short skirts, lower cut shirts, hoods, and slippers. It is extremely unfair that people one grade ahead of us have such a different dress code. There is some clothing that does promote gangs, but it is also unfair hat just because a few people are in a gang that wears the color red, that the whole school can’t wear anything red. But of course, FGHS can. I never said that there wouldn’t still be limits on the types and styles of clothes that students wear.
There are several things that teachers at NAMS consider disrespectful about the way we dress. For example the think that hoods and hats are disrespectful and distracting. They do not distract people at all, and there is no way that hats are disrespectful. Also, about the dress code, there would still be limits on what people can wear! People would be aloud to wear very low cut shirts, or super baggy pants, or hoods that cover people’s eyes, which are the real problem anyway.
Most importantly, if people have the freedom to wear whatever they want, it could dramatically increase their mood. They will think they look better, boosting their self esteem, helping them focus on school work rather than how they look. Also, people with a high self esteem have a lower chance of doing drugs, committing suicide, and of course failing school. They will also get better grades, increasing test scores, and giving them a better future.
In conclusion changing the dress code just a bit can have a dramatic effect on students. Lots of things can go right, and nothing can go wrong. Changing the dress code is just yet another way to increase test scores, and give people better grades. And if people do wear gang related color
Nov 20, 2008 1:09 PM
Guest :
I think there should be dress codes because if kids would dresslike they
wanted, there would be some pretty bad things ou there. Even though
uniforms stink, they keep order and help attain academic excellence.
Nov 21, 2008 7:39 AM
Guest :
Well, first of all, I am a high school junior and I just happen to be
writing a paper for my English class. I am exposing the advantages and the
horrible disadvantages of dress codes. Before I mention the pro's and con's
of both, I would like to say that my school doesn't have a dress code and
we're an accredited high school. We're known for our academics,
sports,marching band, AND chorus. So, the dress code has nothing to do with
academic performance. Now for the pro's and con's. Some cons's include not
being able to express yourself in a way that's different than everyone else
and not being able to be an individual. Some pro's include preventing
jealously, envy, and wearing a uniform eliminates the chance of a person
being robbed or attacked for wearing something that others want.
Lastly, I would like to point out that everyone that criticized people made mistakes in their comments, too. So, before you go judging others, how about you review yours for mistakes? Nobody's perfect.
Lastly, I would like to point out that everyone that criticized people made mistakes in their comments, too. So, before you go judging others, how about you review yours for mistakes? Nobody's perfect.
Nov 21, 2008 9:39 AM
Guest :
You are already in a high achieving school. Many of the schools that are
adopting a dress code or uniforms are in low achieving schools. Not all
schools are the same.
Nov 21, 2008 2:37 PM
Guest :
Hi, i'm a student and i think that its best for children to wear uniforms
to school.
The reason why is because some students get picked on and that's unfair for a child to get bullied for what there wearing.
That's why i believe that students should wear uniforms to school.
AND THAT'S FINAL!!
The reason why is because some students get picked on and that's unfair for a child to get bullied for what there wearing.
That's why i believe that students should wear uniforms to school.
AND THAT'S FINAL!!
Nov 24, 2008 7:01 AM
Guest :
reading the first comments , makes me realize that , first of all they have
really bad grammar no wonder they want 2 express themselves...second of all
they might not even know how 2 dress up
Nov 24, 2008 10:47 AM
Guest :
I think that all schools in the United States should wear what they want to
wear.
Even though sometimes it can be seductive and can affect the other gender,
doesn't mean that there has to be a dress code.And students should be able
to wear cloths that either are not to revealant,or to offensive.That's just my oppinion.
It doesn't have to be different though.Also I also think they shouldn't be able to
come to school in nudity, or in boxers (or any other undergarments).
Even though sometimes it can be seductive and can affect the other gender,
doesn't mean that there has to be a dress code.And students should be able
to wear cloths that either are not to revealant,or to offensive.That's just my oppinion.
It doesn't have to be different though.Also I also think they shouldn't be able to
come to school in nudity, or in boxers (or any other undergarments).
Nov 25, 2008 3:10 PM
Guest :
The topic of school uniforms has been debated over and over again. I have
seen both sides of the argument and my opinion stands firm. School is a
place of learning, growth, and development. While kids may may feel that
their freedom of expression has been stripped from them, a school uniform/
dress code is a positive, and professional way to bring about change in the
school system.
Students need to learn responsibility and professionalism in high school before entering the career world. A note to all of you parents out there that oppose a dress code for your "Little Billy": An adolecent wearing a tattered pair of blue jeans, with a chain hanging off of them, boxers exposed, and a T-Shirt two sizes to large promoting a certain illicit substance, has about as much chance getting a job as an accorn. The unemployment rate is rising, more specialized jobs are being deported to the middle east, and where do you think those thousands of layed of employees are going to look for work? They will take the lower paying jobs having no other choice, and your "Little Billy" will be turned away before he even asks for an appilcation.
The way you present yourself has a huge impact on whether or not your a going to be selected for a job or not. Thus the school uniforms would prepare a student for his coming life ahead.
And as far as "not being able to express yourself", if the only way you can express yourself is through what you wear then you obviously need a tune up on your personality. What if a person is poor, and they are unable to afford decent clothing, should they be subject to ridicule of the more fortunate? A school uniform would help preserve traditional values by instead of judging someone on their apparel, judging the them on the extent of their personality and character that truely shapes who they are.
- One High School Student's Opinion -
Students need to learn responsibility and professionalism in high school before entering the career world. A note to all of you parents out there that oppose a dress code for your "Little Billy": An adolecent wearing a tattered pair of blue jeans, with a chain hanging off of them, boxers exposed, and a T-Shirt two sizes to large promoting a certain illicit substance, has about as much chance getting a job as an accorn. The unemployment rate is rising, more specialized jobs are being deported to the middle east, and where do you think those thousands of layed of employees are going to look for work? They will take the lower paying jobs having no other choice, and your "Little Billy" will be turned away before he even asks for an appilcation.
The way you present yourself has a huge impact on whether or not your a going to be selected for a job or not. Thus the school uniforms would prepare a student for his coming life ahead.
And as far as "not being able to express yourself", if the only way you can express yourself is through what you wear then you obviously need a tune up on your personality. What if a person is poor, and they are unable to afford decent clothing, should they be subject to ridicule of the more fortunate? A school uniform would help preserve traditional values by instead of judging someone on their apparel, judging the them on the extent of their personality and character that truely shapes who they are.
- One High School Student's Opinion -
Nov 26, 2008 10:38 AM
Guest :
i go to a school that has a dress code and i love it
we get outta uniform days,which are awesome but on those days i spend so much time picking out what to wear i couldnt imagine doing that everyday
people at my school still have a since of creativity within our dress code
we are allowed to wear whatever hoodie's we want so that is who u are
so i am all for dress code/uniforms..and they can be cute
*a high school senior
we get outta uniform days,which are awesome but on those days i spend so much time picking out what to wear i couldnt imagine doing that everyday
people at my school still have a since of creativity within our dress code
we are allowed to wear whatever hoodie's we want so that is who u are
so i am all for dress code/uniforms..and they can be cute
*a high school senior
Nov 26, 2008 11:57 PM
Guest :
I never thought that dress was so important. I am a middle school teacher
and I have a few students who come to school wearing clothing that looks
like gang wear. I've noticed that they don't take school seriously. They
don't seem focused and their work is barely acceptable. I've spoken to the
parents. Now I think I might take the next step which is to tell the
parents that restricting the type of clothing their child wears might help.
I know the kids will sneak the offending clothing in their backpack and
then make a quick change when they get to school. But if the parents are
diligent about setting these boundaries, they can help make a difference.
Nov 30, 2008 10:11 PM
Guest :
why can't any students spell?
Dec 1, 2008 12:23 PM
Guest :
whoa students should just be allowed to wear whatever kind of clothes they
want to wear because it makes them express how they're feeling.. i mean
people see what teachers think is not right for school... but then if a kid
wears whatever they feel like it makes the teacher look bad because most
should understand what kids are going through and should just let them wear
whatever.. its not that bad.... i think they should just ban all the
rules saying everything is bad for school when it really isn't.. the
teachers make it sound bad, but truely its not..
Dec 1, 2008 3:04 PM
Guest :
Clothes don't make the character. Or the school, for that matter. You can
dress up 100o poor kids that come from the bad side of town at my school,
but it doesn't mean that they're going to be good or care. Amazingly, no
one at my school picks on you because of what you wear. It's very...
clique-y. But girls still DO where suggestive outfits, boys still DO wear
the giant baggy pants, and gang activity, beatings, drugs, and, yes, sex
are found in the halls (or the bathrooms). I don't think that changing what
they wear will make them any different. They probably wouldn't even wear a
uniform anyway. They don't even obey the dress code now, and they get away
with it.
I think that being able to express one's creative freedom while not causing a distraction to others should be allowed. I wouldn't even mind uniforms if we could alter them and wear them as we want to. It's not fair to some students who are poor to buy expensive uniforms (my friend, who goes to a private school, says her uniforms were $400!!!) when they don't even particularly like them. Uniforms may discourage ethnic diversity and squash students' personalities and individualities.
While I do agree on some terms at my school, like non-mini skirts, I do think that we should be allowed to wear whatever we want without becoming to inappropriate for school. If your parents grew up in the 60s, they could tell you how there was no dress code and they wore micro minis, hot pants, and bell bottoms without getting suspended! No wonder the 60s were so colorful!
I do agree with certain things, but simply installing uniforms in schools will not fix the problems. Sorry.
Signed,
A middle school girl
P.S. And for the love of all that's holy, would you people please check your spelling/grammar? Seriously... "SO WE SHUDNT B TOLD WAT TO WER -- MIDDLOE SKOOL STUDENT" You aren't in AIM. And plus, middole isn't a word.
I think that being able to express one's creative freedom while not causing a distraction to others should be allowed. I wouldn't even mind uniforms if we could alter them and wear them as we want to. It's not fair to some students who are poor to buy expensive uniforms (my friend, who goes to a private school, says her uniforms were $400!!!) when they don't even particularly like them. Uniforms may discourage ethnic diversity and squash students' personalities and individualities.
While I do agree on some terms at my school, like non-mini skirts, I do think that we should be allowed to wear whatever we want without becoming to inappropriate for school. If your parents grew up in the 60s, they could tell you how there was no dress code and they wore micro minis, hot pants, and bell bottoms without getting suspended! No wonder the 60s were so colorful!
I do agree with certain things, but simply installing uniforms in schools will not fix the problems. Sorry.
Signed,
A middle school girl
P.S. And for the love of all that's holy, would you people please check your spelling/grammar? Seriously... "SO WE SHUDNT B TOLD WAT TO WER -- MIDDLOE SKOOL STUDENT" You aren't in AIM. And plus, middole isn't a word.
Dec 3, 2008 5:26 AM
Guest :
What's the point of expressing your style in school? We don't usually go to
our jobs wearing something that expresses our style and/or personal
feelings or beliefs. Do you or would you feel stifled by having to wear a
uniform at work, or a suit or something? Does that take away one's
self-confidence, self-worth? Maybe uniforms are not the answer, but perhaps
a certain dress code should be put in place. Anyway, if you allow your
clothes to dictate who you are, how much personal freedom do you really
have?
Dec 3, 2008 2:01 PM
Guest :
why is dress code so bad? its just the way people dress. if they were so
bad, then people shouldn't sell them !
Dec 8, 2008 6:04 AM
Guest :
i think dress code should be banned becuz students should have the
opportunity to express there style or taste in clothes and dress code
doesnt really distract people from getting there education so that us y i
think that the schools now a days that has dress code (A.I.M.S) should not
have dress code that is what i think and i hope u take this in
consideration
Dec 8, 2008 1:13 PM
Guest :
i hate school dress codes!!!!! I'm a 13 year old and i wish that dress
codes were banned for life. t hey don't let kids express they're
personality and they won't let us be who we are. if i were the head of the
school board, i would ban them from my schools!!!!!!!!
Dec 9, 2008 9:57 AM
Guest :
school uniforms are a waste of time there should be no uniforms because
kids use the way they dress to express them selves ans you should take that
away from kids other wise you never know what a child will do
Dec 10, 2008 5:43 AM
Guest :
i think we should be able to wear what we want..because when we are out of
school it doesnt fase any one soo whty should it in shcool
Dec 10, 2008 5:47 AM
Guest :
we should be able to where what we want when eve we want...we should be
able to express who we are and not how the school wants us to dress this is
a public school come on people.
Dec 10, 2008 5:48 AM
Guest :
ii think we should be able too wear whut we want too because ii think we
should be able too express who we ahre too other people , annd if people
make fun of yu because maybe yu cant afford tha clothesz then yu will tell
dem how yu feel about dem talkinq about yu ... an thell dem dah condition
dhat youhr in and hopefully if dah people have a heart den they will stop
talknqq about yu beacause every bodyy isz diffwerent an not every one can
affodd dah thinqsz dhat yu can ... itsz onlty fair too wearwhat yu wnt too
school , ii think boysz should have more thinqsz too hide in there clothesz
becausee alot more boysz den qurlsz ahre in qanqsz so more boysz have
thinqsz too have more den boysz due !! :D well thatsz myy oppinion
hopefully yu qoo by whut ii say ! :)
Dec 10, 2008 5:18 PM
Guest :
I'm a freshmen in high school and no dress code is deffinatly one change I
wish I didn't have to make. I hate walking up the staris and seeing other
girls undrewear because there skirts are so short. Soffe or boody shorts
that don't always cover there but. Also low cut shirts that causes you to
see there boobs is rediculis. Because it makes them look like slutd, and
not only dose it attract the cut guy in bio's attention but also the creepy
teacher that hits on girls! Because you are attracting everyone's attetion
you ar distracting everyone around you, and some of us what to go some
where in life.
For guys nobody, and not even girls, and espcally not other guys, want to see your boxers hanging out; it's gross. Baggie jeans and oversized shirts make you look dum.
Now I'm not saying uniforms are exactly the answer, but atleast some form of guidelines are deffinatly needed.
For guys nobody, and not even girls, and espcally not other guys, want to see your boxers hanging out; it's gross. Baggie jeans and oversized shirts make you look dum.
Now I'm not saying uniforms are exactly the answer, but atleast some form of guidelines are deffinatly needed.
Dec 12, 2008 8:21 AM
Guest :
Does anybody else think that shorts being "too short" is a
problem in middle school or high school? Anyone find it distracting? Anyone
find it offensive? Anyone think we should be allowed? Anyone think we
should be banned from wearing it? Anyone care? Anybody object? - LET ME
KNOW
Dec 13, 2008 3:43 PM
Guest :
LEARN TO SPELL PEOPLE!!! By having a uniform dress code, people can learn
to do this!
Dec 14, 2008 1:48 PM
Guest :
i have been to both public and parochial school, and though i am only in
ninth grade i am for school uniforms. they make getting dressed in the
mornings much easier, and the also offer a sense of diciple needed to take
school more seriously.
Dec 15, 2008 8:54 AM
Guest :
you guys, I being a freshman in high school. feel alot better about myself
by just reading the comments some of you post.
because I personally,realize how to spell most words. and use moderate grammar, unlike most of the youth on this thread.
i do agree it is kind of pointless, but it's all a question of discretion, if you personally believe its acceptable,
and are willing to give a convincing arguement over it. then go ahead. because NO MATTER what you make kids wear,
they're always going to find a way to push the limits of it. I personally know how to wear my clothes, (they fit)
and have no problems with a dress code being enforced.
but yet again, it's to what extent they enforce it.
because I personally,realize how to spell most words. and use moderate grammar, unlike most of the youth on this thread.
i do agree it is kind of pointless, but it's all a question of discretion, if you personally believe its acceptable,
and are willing to give a convincing arguement over it. then go ahead. because NO MATTER what you make kids wear,
they're always going to find a way to push the limits of it. I personally know how to wear my clothes, (they fit)
and have no problems with a dress code being enforced.
but yet again, it's to what extent they enforce it.
Dec 15, 2008 9:02 AM
Guest :
Dress codes r ok sometimes but not all the time. Kides should be allowed 2
show who they r and not have 2 hide behind a uniform/dress codes. I think
uniforms/dress codes should be more for private and Catholic schools.
Dec 15, 2008 8:09 PM
Guest :
Uniforms or not, students need to improve in their behavior or they will
get uniforms. Can't say whose fault it is. But the bads outweigh the goods,
or vise-versa(however it is). Don't want uniforms? Prove it that it's not
needed. From what I've seen, uniforms seem like a good idea.
Senior 09. :P
Senior 09. :P
Dec 16, 2008 8:49 PM
Guest :
I am doing an essay on dress codes and im against the dress code, but you
guys putting "dis, tha & middol skool" and other stupid
spelling doesnt help you one bit. Its ok to type like that on AIM or
myspace but if you are trying to get your point across spell correctly
other wise they wont take you seriously.
Dec 17, 2008 9:54 AM
Guest :
I'm doing an essay for my class and I remember being in the same situation
as the students today and I still have the same beliefs. I don't think
school uniforms should be enforced. Yes something should not be allowed
because its not appropriate but a uniform for students today is blocking
creativity. I beleive if the students want to have freedom of expression
through how they dress, they should be able to have some courtesy know just
what is not acceptable in a school setting. Both sides of this situation
need to give a little or the same arguements are going to arise throughout
the years.
Dec 29, 2008 2:44 PM
Guest :
For the most part, the comments here present good arguments for both sides.
Some of the people who commented, for example, the first ones, really need
to consider what they are trying to say. I did notice though, that the
foremost and really only argument for the con side of this argument focuses
on the dress code limiting student’s creativity and individualism. I’ll get
to that argument later. One other argument that I saw was the cost of
buying uniforms if a dress code was implemented. One commenter said that a
friend’s uniforms were $400. Now I don’t know if this was just for one
outfit, or all that would be needed for the school year, but I am assuming
that when he says “my friend, who goes to a private school, says her
uniforms were $400!!!” (-December 1st commenter) that he meant all of them,
so I ask, is this a high price for all of the uniforms?
I don’t think so. Let’s see, I’ll calculate the lowest possible costs for a student’s yearly set of clothing. $25 each for 5 pairs of jeans for each day of the school week, (If you want to wear a different pair each day) adds up to $125. Ok, now the shirts. I’ll go $15 for each shirt. 5x15 equals $75. Now add this to $125 which equals $200. So that is half of the uniform bill. But I’m not done yet. The uniform must include socks, undershirts and shoes. So let’s add that to the tab also. $2 each for a pair of socks x 5 equals $10. We’re at $210 now. I’ll estimate undershirts now. About $10 each? Ok. 10 x 5 equals $50. Now the tab is $260. A nice pair of shoes could cost anywhere from $30 to $100. I’ll go with 20 bucks though. (These shoes wouldn’t last very long, but I am trying to show the cheapest possible amount for all of the clothing.) $280. This is the bare minimum. It includes jeans, shirts, undershirts, socks and shoes with no variety from week to week. This is about 3/4ths of the “super high” uniform bill. There are many more things that I could go into such as sweatshirts and jackets and belts and ties, which are on the most part included in the average uniform bill. I hope you get the gist of what I am saying now.
These prices aren’t that high if you think about it and once you pay it; you are set for the year. Do not think that uniforms are too pricey. If you shop around, I bet you could find a lot cheaper sets of uniforms. Also, in the years following the date the dress code policy is incorporated, people would be able to buy used uniforms for a fraction of the price. I will give one more example. What is one thing that almost everyone has? An iPod. Two iPods equal the price of the uniform bill. We have enough money to afford iPods but not a uniform bill. Hmm. These are all things to consider. I believe this covers the price argument related to dress codes. I will elaborate on the individualism problems many people think will be posed by dress codes in my next comment. Tell me what you think.
~RGJ
P.S. Oh, and if you didn’t figure it out, I am pro-uniform. :)
I don’t think so. Let’s see, I’ll calculate the lowest possible costs for a student’s yearly set of clothing. $25 each for 5 pairs of jeans for each day of the school week, (If you want to wear a different pair each day) adds up to $125. Ok, now the shirts. I’ll go $15 for each shirt. 5x15 equals $75. Now add this to $125 which equals $200. So that is half of the uniform bill. But I’m not done yet. The uniform must include socks, undershirts and shoes. So let’s add that to the tab also. $2 each for a pair of socks x 5 equals $10. We’re at $210 now. I’ll estimate undershirts now. About $10 each? Ok. 10 x 5 equals $50. Now the tab is $260. A nice pair of shoes could cost anywhere from $30 to $100. I’ll go with 20 bucks though. (These shoes wouldn’t last very long, but I am trying to show the cheapest possible amount for all of the clothing.) $280. This is the bare minimum. It includes jeans, shirts, undershirts, socks and shoes with no variety from week to week. This is about 3/4ths of the “super high” uniform bill. There are many more things that I could go into such as sweatshirts and jackets and belts and ties, which are on the most part included in the average uniform bill. I hope you get the gist of what I am saying now.
These prices aren’t that high if you think about it and once you pay it; you are set for the year. Do not think that uniforms are too pricey. If you shop around, I bet you could find a lot cheaper sets of uniforms. Also, in the years following the date the dress code policy is incorporated, people would be able to buy used uniforms for a fraction of the price. I will give one more example. What is one thing that almost everyone has? An iPod. Two iPods equal the price of the uniform bill. We have enough money to afford iPods but not a uniform bill. Hmm. These are all things to consider. I believe this covers the price argument related to dress codes. I will elaborate on the individualism problems many people think will be posed by dress codes in my next comment. Tell me what you think.
~RGJ
P.S. Oh, and if you didn’t figure it out, I am pro-uniform. :)
Dec 30, 2008 10:44 AM
Guest :
uniforms are too much, but alot of schools have no respect on what they
wear. it is too distracting.
Jan 5, 2009 10:16 AM
Guest :
I think that the uniform policy is absurd.If thats the way I want to dress,
then I will. Its the way teenagers grow up, they express themselves through
clothing. I really dont get why some people dont understand that. I do,
though, beleive in a dress code. I dont want to come to school and then
look at the boys boxers that sits in front of me in my fourth period. Nor
do I want to look at some girls chest! So, please dont take the dress code
thing to far,okay?
*8th Grader
*8th Grader
Jan 6, 2009 11:40 AM
Guest :
i think that dress codes are pointless cause people find ways around it
already. and like you said if you were revealing stuff. people already have
those thoughts so how does it matter. they already think about it. who
cares if they have a reminder. and nobody pays attention to school anyway.
so. yeah. people should be able to express themselves in any way they
want.
-middle school. girl.
-middle school. girl.
Jan 6, 2009 3:10 PM
Guest :
umm we have the right 2 decide weather or not we need uniforms.it dont
depend on peoples attitude either...so ppl need 2 stop and think do we
really need them no we should b able 2 dress how we want 2 dress.and dont u
think uniforms will change our attitde instead of how we dress 2day yeah
thats wut i dont understand how do ppl no wut we feel like when they make
us wear those rediculouse {how ever u spell it} outfits? thin kof us 4 once
ppl come on!!!!!!!!!
Jan 6, 2009 4:15 PM
Guest :
I think that the dress code in school is a good idea because the way we
dress now will help us in the future. I think a dress code is needed at
schools because if there was no dress code some people would dress very
inappropriate for a learning zone and from that would lead to disrespect
and bullying. I also think that a uniform policy is not the greatest idea
because being teenagers we have to express ourselves. But studies have
shown that students pay more attention to learning when a uniform policy is
in effect than to what others are wearing when we dress all different.
Jan 7, 2009 6:01 AM
Guest :
we should really be able to wear what we want who cares if our teachers
suspend us and stuff im gonna wear wat i want when i want to and i already
do and just for the record ive been suspended over more than 50 times just
for being out of dresscode!!!!
Jan 8, 2009 6:52 AM
Guest :
i feel that making us wear uniforms is a way of taking away our freedom of
being artistic.
i too think that uniforms should be banned
it makes us all look like prisoners
i too think that uniforms should be banned
it makes us all look like prisoners
Jan 8, 2009 9:47 AM
Guest :
wow everybody on this site needs to learn how to grow up!!! I was teased
when i was younger about how i dressed you dont see me crying like a little
girl. everybody should dress how they want to.to a limit though.
Jan 13, 2009 9:44 AM
Guest :
ok i am in 12th grade in public school and because of trends i am not in
the popular croud i am an outsider and really i am proud of it i wear what
i like but i wish that my school had uniforms i would have not gotten made
fun of as much i am a little over wieght but i dont care and if we had
uniforms i would have looked just like every one else and that is the point
you can wear street clouths when your out with friends and your parent or
what ever but you would have to wear a uniform during school thats it is
that so bad you could past your uniforms to your younger siblings cousins
friends anyone that needs it really but you would get up and not have to
worry about what am i going to wear today.
Jan 13, 2009 5:41 PM
Guest :
I don't think we meed uniforms, I just think that we do need a dresscode.
The girls I go to school with, they tend to wear things that show
themselves off, and I don't think it is helpful to all the guys in my
school. All my guy friends say that when a girl walks by with a tight
shirt and tight pants, that they tend to stare at her. And when a girl
with a loose shirt and loose jeans walks by that they just keep on walking.
So I say yes to school dress codes. But NO to uniforms.
Eighth grader:)
Eighth grader:)
Jan 14, 2009 7:22 AM
Guest :
Uniforms make people look the same, plain and borring, everyboby is unique
in many different ways and that's what is important.
Jan 15, 2009 12:22 PM
Guest :
uniforms violate the 1st amendment freedom of speech
Jan 15, 2009 12:27 PM
Guest :
I think that uniforms don't affect additde and if anything they make it
worse, Because whether you wear one or not peple that are gonna be made fun
of will be made fun of.
Jan 27, 2009 9:11 AM
Guest :
In my opinoion i think that dress codes shouldn't even had been invented.
They say that we couldn't wear certain clothing because it's "gang
afiliated" for example they do not let us where white t's because it's
gang related. Truth is gang members wear any and all types of clothes. it
doesn't matter what color they have on, they wear all kinds of colors. What
the schools going to do then, make us go to school naked just becuase they
saw a person on the street wearing certain clothing. So I think that the
school districts are not really stoping any gang afiliations in school.
They're just making it harder for us kids to express ourselves, our
culture, amd what we believe in.
Feb 5, 2009 6:35 AM
Guest :
I think that we should not have dress codes in school. I think that guys
and girls, if they are mature enough, should be able to concentrate, and if
they can't, they should go back to kindergarten.
Feb 5, 2009 12:41 PM
Guest :
I went to a school with uniforms and we had the a free dress day once in a
while..I agree if we want to wear what we want within limits, then it's
fine!
Signed,
8th Grade Girl Sitting In School.
Signed,
8th Grade Girl Sitting In School.
Feb 6, 2009 11:37 AM
Guest :
man.... this grammar is horrible
Feb 9, 2009 9:35 AM
Guest :
I'm a 12th grader and I don't think a change to uniform is necessary in
public schools. I have wore uniforms from 1st grade through 4th and two
years in middle school,its only slightly different than regular clothes.
Uniforms get boring real fast, so wearing something different is always
better. Icould see if scholls were jobs or jail but its not. People say we
wouldn't have to worry about having name brand clothes, well there are a
lot more problems in school than that, and they are even bigger. Kids talk
about you no matter what you are wearing.
Feb 9, 2009 10:23 AM
Guest :
First off, for all of you who are leaving comments in a non-professional
manner and are unable to spell, you are not helping our case any.
Abbreviations and misspelled words make it so people will not take you
seriously. Second, with the case listed above under T-Shirts,
"Clothing with reference to cigarettes or alcohol are usually not
allowed. Television restricts commercials on these subjects so it doesn't
make sense to allow students advertise in school." I for one, have
seen many alchohol commercials on television and find no harm in it. When
I see comments like one listed above "There's many reasons to why
schools have dress codes, its not to "hinder our individuality"
its to promote a better life style and self confidence. No one is taking
away anyone's "free spirit" or "freedom". If you want a
good education, and a well paying job, you need to dress for it." I
always like to point out the wealthiest person in the world, Bill Gates.
Bill Gates wears flip-flops, ratty shorts, and wierd T-Shirts from time to
time and thats only in the office. But hey, you have to be dressed good to
make the money.
Feb 9, 2009 11:29 AM
Guest :
dress code is the dumbest thing in skool.it bothers all the kids in school
.it makes you feel weird
Feb 9, 2009 11:31 AM
Guest :
PSS: You guy's have HORRIBLE grammer.
I doubt you even go to school.
I doubt you even go to school.
Feb 9, 2009 9:56 PM
Guest :
The comments below show exactly why school uniforms should be mandatory.
These kids can't even spell and have no idea how to hold a proper
conversation because they are more focused on clothing than education
Feb 10, 2009 11:44 AM
Guest :
dress code shouldnt be band because it not safe......wen u wear the cloths
u want it affects ur performace nd ur atttitude!!!
Feb 10, 2009 12:06 PM
Guest :
It also shows that you need to learn how to spell for many of the guests
commenting on this article. I agree with the article, I'm currently writing
an issue paper for one of my classes about dress codes in school. This
article posts some really good points. Who wants to see a girls thong
sticking out of her pants or her in a super mini skirt. It just shows that
you disrespect the school, teachers and other students. No teacher (male or
female) wants to see your underwear, cleavage or anything else thats
sexually related. Mo one says you have to dress the same. Usually when a
school has uniforms, there are different choices you can choose from or you
can use accessories to show your individualitly. You can also use your
hairstyle and many other ways to express yourself. But you don't have to
use vulgar slogans or show a bunch of skin to do so. You're at school to
learn and get an education, not to be in a fashion show or to show off your
new designer clothing, thats what the weekend is for.
Feb 17, 2009 12:34 PM
Guest :
Its all about individualty.
but to a point; when in school it is your duty to keep focused on school rather than what someones wearing.
but to a point; when in school it is your duty to keep focused on school rather than what someones wearing.
Feb 18, 2009 10:43 AM
Guest :
After reading the comments below I am convinced that uniforms probably do
help students focus on their education. Perhaps if you wore a uniform your
spelling and grammar might improve at least. :-)
Feb 18, 2009 11:41 AM
Guest :
DRESS CODE IS STUPID AND ALL YALL WHO AGREE WIT IZ STUPID 2
DRESS CODE IS A WAY THE SUPERIORS TRY TO TAKE AWAY OUR FREEDOM I WANT TO BE ABLE DECIDE WAT I WEAR TO SCHOOL I'VE GOTTEN WRITTEN UP 78 TIMES 4 DRESSCODE AND I AINT GON STOP TILL I SEE SOME RESULTS
DRESS CODE IS A WAY THE SUPERIORS TRY TO TAKE AWAY OUR FREEDOM I WANT TO BE ABLE DECIDE WAT I WEAR TO SCHOOL I'VE GOTTEN WRITTEN UP 78 TIMES 4 DRESSCODE AND I AINT GON STOP TILL I SEE SOME RESULTS
Feb 19, 2009 1:50 PM
Guest :
The people who say that we should have uniforns are wrong and I think girls
should show off what they have got.
Feb 20, 2009 6:27 AM
Guest :
I think that uniforms violate our rights. Some people have tattoos and
nose rings for religious belifs and that shouldnt be tampered with. I have
been studying the good and bad points of school uniforms for a month now
for my junior project and I have come to find that not only is there more
bad than good but some schools have taken this issue to extreme levels.
For instance in Oklahoma a Muslim 6th grader was suspended twice for
wearing her head scarf because it violated the dress code. Also on Aug. 27,
2009, more than 200 male students were forced to line up a cafateria and
lift their shirths so that school officials could see if their pants were
too low or if their underwear was showing. I have at least 30 more cases
of extreame dress codes. After hearing these things I quickly came to the
conclution that dress codes are just as "harmful" as free
dress.
~Stephanie~ :Age-16:
~Stephanie~ :Age-16:
Feb 23, 2009 5:22 AM
Guest :
i agree with the april 30th all caps comment!!!!! how can you tell a person
what they can and cant wear?? one of the main ways that a person expresses
their thoughts and themselves is by the way that they dress. yall trying to
take away another part of our freedom.
Feb 24, 2009 11:13 AM
Guest :
I personally believe that uniforms are not a good idea. It is more
expensive to buy new uniforms and a new set of regular clothing with the
economy the way it is now. You cannot express yourself and show how you
feel because everyone is dressed the same. I understand the reasons why we
do wear uniforms but I believe that we should be allowed to wear regular
style clothing to a certain extent.
-high school student:)
-high school student:)
Feb 25, 2009 10:31 AM
Guest :
i think uniforms are a good idea. you don't have to stress bout what ur
gunna wear in the mornin. just as long as they don't look dorky.
Feb 25, 2009 11:09 AM
Guest :
Dress codes are bad because it takes away from a person's freedom. I
understand dress codes for adults because they want to look profesional but
seriously.... school is a place to learn and if a kid sees only plad skirts
and tan pants, they wont know what creativity is. If scientists all had the
same ideas, we would be in the stone ages people!!! School is a place for
kids!! Not ROBOTS!!!! School is not the U.S.A Army either!!!
Mar 1, 2009 4:11 PM
Guest :
students should be allowed to do whatever they feel like doing. if they
want to dress like gangsters so what? if they want to play basketball let
em play basketball. they should not have to sit in class with teachers who
think they can tell them what to think. dress codes dont mean nothing. if
one girl is so cute when she wears her high heels and mini skirt so what?
or i saw that one with the pink, sparkly fairy princess dress was very
cute! and the boys love it too. let kids be kids. teachers got better
things to do. like TEACH so they can go to college and be ready for the
real world. the kids dont be good looking when they wear school uniforms.
Mar 2, 2009 6:20 AM
Guest :
I am Doin a school controversial issue powerpoint and personally, my friend
says it increases teen pregnancy
Mar 2, 2009 9:04 AM
Guest :
I think kids should be allowed to wear what they want as long as you can't
see too much skin ... Your good
Mar 2, 2009 10:42 AM
Guest :
i think that students should be able to wear what they want to because if
not then they cant exprees them selves.
also were i am when you get into high school you can wear spaghetti straps and mini skirts with out any one saying anthing! so why cant we wear what we want in middle school or in elemenary!
-lauren
also were i am when you get into high school you can wear spaghetti straps and mini skirts with out any one saying anthing! so why cant we wear what we want in middle school or in elemenary!
-lauren
Mar 2, 2009 7:07 PM
Guest :
I love my high school uniform. It is very traditional and pretty on any
girl. I am strongly agree with this article about how we dress has a great
effect on our performance. Plus, I believe that the main purpose of going
to school is learning to be better person and focus inside. I also think it
is good to make everyone look the same and equally.
Vietnamese high school student
Vietnamese high school student
Mar 4, 2009 8:43 AM
Guest :
First off - 2 is not a word. To is. Plus, it doesn't hinder what you
express for the fact that you all the in the same manner in the groups you
hang out with. I can honestly say that I never seen a "prep" or
"jock" wear something from Wal-Mart. I'm a girl myself, I don't
understand why girls show theirselves off and yell at guys for looking.
Plus, their not asking you to dress that way on weekends. They are
preparing you for the buisness rule. As a student going to a school without
uniforms, I've noticed that if you don't dressed nicely your called a
"Dirty". That must be fun for them.
Mar 4, 2009 7:19 PM
Guest :
I just want to say this, my school was selected along with a couple other
schools from New Hampshire to take the NEAP tests for the united states of
america and these tests are so our leaders know what we are learning and
what we are struggling in etc. and our school only has regualations on
cloths so they are apropriate for our age.
*-Micheal
*-Micheal
Mar 4, 2009 7:41 PM
Guest :
Personally, guys who wear their pants below their butt need to think about
what pants are really for and for all you big tough guys who think wearing
wife beaters in public are cool and they show off your ripted muscles, get
over yourself.
Sure, school is a place for learning but it is also one of the only (if not the only) places a huge group of girls and boys socialize together. I personally love hot girls and find them very atractive and thats just how nature goes. I am not saying that schools should be tolerent towards kissing, indecent body exposior or sexually related conduct but you also have to realize schools is about LEARNING even if it is about the oposite sex and i am sure that a lot of people that have responded to this article have taken sex-ed classes or health classes. I mean, things like these are going to occure ALWAYS and there is nothing any one can do to stop it so you people who are so caught up in trying to get kids to wear uniforms becuase you think it will stop kids from being actracted to one another so they will focus on school work, dont waste your time.
Sure, school is a place for learning but it is also one of the only (if not the only) places a huge group of girls and boys socialize together. I personally love hot girls and find them very atractive and thats just how nature goes. I am not saying that schools should be tolerent towards kissing, indecent body exposior or sexually related conduct but you also have to realize schools is about LEARNING even if it is about the oposite sex and i am sure that a lot of people that have responded to this article have taken sex-ed classes or health classes. I mean, things like these are going to occure ALWAYS and there is nothing any one can do to stop it so you people who are so caught up in trying to get kids to wear uniforms becuase you think it will stop kids from being actracted to one another so they will focus on school work, dont waste your time.
Mar 5, 2009 7:38 AM
Guest :
Well, as a teen i belive that what you wear makes you who you are. So YOu
should be able to wear what you'd like. Others may be disgusted but what
you wear is who you are. Guys who sag are fine with the way they wear their
clothes. As long as you are not showing skin or nasty boxers. And girls can
wear whatever they like. It's not anyones else's choice. And uniforms are
fine to but only some of them.
Mar 5, 2009 10:43 AM
Guest :
School uniforms DO NOT help us learn more.
Mar 11, 2009 5:56 AM
Guest :
I think that if there are uniforms, then we as students wont be able to
express ourselves. My school has banned spikes and studds, and I get into
trouble for wearing those. If it were a full uniform-I wouldn't be able to
bear it. Our clothes are our personality. What we wear is what wear are. If
there were uniforms thats just another thing taken away from us in our
teenage years. I don't believe in uniforms.
Mar 11, 2009 6:59 PM
Guest :
I belive all schools should have some form of dress code. My school has a
very relaxed dress code, no hats, no non-natural hair colers ( pink, lime
green, blue, purple, ext.) no facial hair, skirts must be at most 3 inches
above the knee (no shorter) and you canot show your underware or bra
straps. Now i belive that is a reasonabled dress code. Except for the no
hat thing, i have no problem with it. Dress code are put in place for the
students benafit, it keeps us from being distracted by Bill Bob's neon blue
hair and boxers with smily faces. We can sill express ourselves, but not
distract others. I am glad my school has a dress code, and i think most
schools should have something similar to it.
High School Sophmor
High School Sophmor
Mar 12, 2009 11:25 AM
Guest :
I think that it is stuped that the kids cant express them selfs and cant
were what ever thay want to were to school. But ya they need to were proper
cloths to work or something like that . But haveing a dress code that is
stuped.
let us express our selfs
let us express our selfs
Mar 13, 2009 6:34 AM
Guest :
Learn how to spell. This is amazing how idiotic you all can be.
Mar 13, 2009 6:36 AM
Guest :
Learn how to spell. This is amazing how idiotic you all can be.
Mar 13, 2009 8:25 AM
Guest :
i hate that we cant wear ripped jeans at my school
Mar 16, 2009 4:48 AM
Guest :
Where is the evidence to back up these claims?
Mar 16, 2009 9:21 AM
Guest :
Meh. I like uniforms. I dont see why everybody is being mean about it. But
yea being different is awesome. I just think that uniforms aren't lame.
Mar 16, 2009 9:26 AM
Guest :
Another thing: What is with the grammar? I've never seen so much mispelling
o_< and caps wow. But I wont be a grammar snob.
On a personal note, I kinda think uniforms are cute o_o"
On a personal note, I kinda think uniforms are cute o_o"
Mar 16, 2009 9:43 AM
Guest :
Dress Code is unnecessary unless it undoubtedly inapropriate.
Mar 16, 2009 8:40 PM
Guest :
I love how the kids saying that "uniforms suk" OBVIOUSLY need to
focus more on school and their writing and grammar skills rather than
worrying about what they should have to wear.
What gets you further in life?
A) expressing your feelings by what you wear in what should strictly be a learning environment (when you can easily dress however you like from 3 pm til the time you go to bed and on the weekends)
OR
B) going to school in a focused and motivated environment to learn and get ready for your future.
I think B, kids.
Your school isn't putting restrictions on you to be mean or just because they have authority.. It's for your own good, so you can focus and become the best you can be.
Just THINK! When you get out of school and IF you find a decent job afterwards.. Do you honestly think you won't have restrcitions in the workplace?? Well, you will! And you'll have to abide by those rules or else your boss is not going to like you very much, and you will more than likely get fired unless you learn. Why not learn early, like in SCHOOL, where you're suppose to be learning anyway??
-Restaurant Employee(where we have uniforms) and High School Student (where we have a decent and understandable dress code AND teaches us how to spell and write)..no offense.
What gets you further in life?
A) expressing your feelings by what you wear in what should strictly be a learning environment (when you can easily dress however you like from 3 pm til the time you go to bed and on the weekends)
OR
B) going to school in a focused and motivated environment to learn and get ready for your future.
I think B, kids.
Your school isn't putting restrictions on you to be mean or just because they have authority.. It's for your own good, so you can focus and become the best you can be.
Just THINK! When you get out of school and IF you find a decent job afterwards.. Do you honestly think you won't have restrcitions in the workplace?? Well, you will! And you'll have to abide by those rules or else your boss is not going to like you very much, and you will more than likely get fired unless you learn. Why not learn early, like in SCHOOL, where you're suppose to be learning anyway??
-Restaurant Employee(where we have uniforms) and High School Student (where we have a decent and understandable dress code AND teaches us how to spell and write)..no offense.
Mar 16, 2009 9:02 PM
Guest :
I love how the kids saying that "uniforms suk" OBVIOUSLY need to
focus more on school and their writing and grammar skills rather than
worrying about what they should have to wear.
What gets you further in life?
A) expressing your feelings by what you wear in what should strictly be a learning environment (when you can easily dress however you like from 3 pm til the time you go to bed and on the weekends)
OR
B) going to school in a focused and motivated environment to learn and get ready for your future.
I think B, kids.
Your school isn't putting restrictions on you to be mean or just because they have authority.. It's for your own good, so you can focus and become the best you can be.
Just THINK! When you get out of school and IF you find a decent job afterwards.. Do you honestly think you won't have restrcitions in the workplace?? Well, you will! And you'll have to abide by those rules or else your boss is not going to like you very much, and you will more than likely get fired unless you learn. Why not learn early, like in SCHOOL, where you're suppose to be learning anyway??
-Restaurant Employee(where we have uniforms) and High School Student (where we have a decent and understandable dress code AND teaches us how to spell and write)..no offense.
What gets you further in life?
A) expressing your feelings by what you wear in what should strictly be a learning environment (when you can easily dress however you like from 3 pm til the time you go to bed and on the weekends)
OR
B) going to school in a focused and motivated environment to learn and get ready for your future.
I think B, kids.
Your school isn't putting restrictions on you to be mean or just because they have authority.. It's for your own good, so you can focus and become the best you can be.
Just THINK! When you get out of school and IF you find a decent job afterwards.. Do you honestly think you won't have restrcitions in the workplace?? Well, you will! And you'll have to abide by those rules or else your boss is not going to like you very much, and you will more than likely get fired unless you learn. Why not learn early, like in SCHOOL, where you're suppose to be learning anyway??
-Restaurant Employee(where we have uniforms) and High School Student (where we have a decent and understandable dress code AND teaches us how to spell and write)..no offense.
Mar 18, 2009 9:25 AM
Guest :
Ok people let's face it, Teens these days tend to dress quite
inappropiately inside or out of school. But that's just trends, you can't
stop that. Although uniforms are for jobs and schools. So what are you
going to do when you have to wear a uniform then, huh? I'd say the dress
code is here for a reason! Everybody here is basically saying the exact
same thing as the first comment. I believe in free expression but it does
NOT go against the 1st admendment (comment from Jan 15, 2009 12:22 PM). I
won't rant on here so you can take this comment or leave it.
Mar 18, 2009 9:33 AM
Guest :
I was reading this post, and I thought I would add my opinion...
1) 75% of detentions given out are for Dress Code. If we all had uniforms, that wouldn’t be a problem.
2) Students can “express” themselves through other things, not their trashy tacky clothes. If you want to actually BE SOMEBODY, play an instrument, paint a picture.
3) MAKE SOMETHING OF YOURSELF THAT DOESN’T HAVE THE HOLLISTER TAG ATTACHED TO IT!!
4) The “Higher Beings” on the social ladder tend to shun, and or look down upon those less fortunate, and can’t afford to buy every single item of clothing in Acrombie or Hollister stores.
5) Not everyone is as skinny and incredibly short, to be able to wear those designer skinny jeans.
6) There will ALWAYS be Gangs, whether or not in school or out, there will always be gangs, and there really is nothing we can do to stop that. Clothes don’t really make a difference. They can still have tattoos, hats, or wristbands that indicate they are members of a gang.
7) Uniforms do prevent the opposite sex from getting a high on others clothing. We are here to learn, and get an education, not make booty calls.
8) And so what if you have to change out of the Uniforms every time you get home? I go home and change anyways, because I’ve got a job, and a uniform for that.
9) If students don’t get used to uniforms, they won’t be able to get a business job, because in the real world – yes there is a real world outside of the Juicy Couture department – you wear a Suit, or a business dress. Not a shirt that’s 4 sizes bigger than two people, 3 thousand undershirts, skinny jeans and flats or you’re trippin’ new sneakers.
10) Furthermore, I applaud those who are using PROPER GRAMMAR! Again, this is not AIM, or Yahoo chat. I have noticed that almost all the people who are against uniforms, cannot even spell the simplest words right. (i.e. – what, to, two, too, wear, you, why) Seriously people. Get a grip on your life!!
1) 75% of detentions given out are for Dress Code. If we all had uniforms, that wouldn’t be a problem.
2) Students can “express” themselves through other things, not their trashy tacky clothes. If you want to actually BE SOMEBODY, play an instrument, paint a picture.
3) MAKE SOMETHING OF YOURSELF THAT DOESN’T HAVE THE HOLLISTER TAG ATTACHED TO IT!!
4) The “Higher Beings” on the social ladder tend to shun, and or look down upon those less fortunate, and can’t afford to buy every single item of clothing in Acrombie or Hollister stores.
5) Not everyone is as skinny and incredibly short, to be able to wear those designer skinny jeans.
6) There will ALWAYS be Gangs, whether or not in school or out, there will always be gangs, and there really is nothing we can do to stop that. Clothes don’t really make a difference. They can still have tattoos, hats, or wristbands that indicate they are members of a gang.
7) Uniforms do prevent the opposite sex from getting a high on others clothing. We are here to learn, and get an education, not make booty calls.
8) And so what if you have to change out of the Uniforms every time you get home? I go home and change anyways, because I’ve got a job, and a uniform for that.
9) If students don’t get used to uniforms, they won’t be able to get a business job, because in the real world – yes there is a real world outside of the Juicy Couture department – you wear a Suit, or a business dress. Not a shirt that’s 4 sizes bigger than two people, 3 thousand undershirts, skinny jeans and flats or you’re trippin’ new sneakers.
10) Furthermore, I applaud those who are using PROPER GRAMMAR! Again, this is not AIM, or Yahoo chat. I have noticed that almost all the people who are against uniforms, cannot even spell the simplest words right. (i.e. – what, to, two, too, wear, you, why) Seriously people. Get a grip on your life!!
Mar 18, 2009 12:59 PM
Guest :
dress code is not kool because it is getto. we should wear what ever we
want
Mar 18, 2009 2:05 PM
Guest :
I dont think cloths should have any thing to do with how smart kids are,i
mean come on i dres pretty "out there" and i smart enough to make
a good life, i think we should be able to express ourself the way we chose
with little to no limmits...we are who we are dont try to change us
Mar 19, 2009 6:58 AM
Guest :
i dont like them they are bad
Mar 19, 2009 8:07 AM
Guest :
the whole expressing yourself argument is the only one you have. There are
so many more reasons why to wear uniforms than not. i went to a school with
uniforms and i loved never having to think about what i was going 2 wear
the next day. and parents save wayyy more money getting uniforms once in
the beginning of the year than new clothes throughout the year.
Mar 19, 2009 1:37 PM
Guest :
this country was built on our rights. the right of freedom of speech is
intended for people to express there beliefs and clothing is a great way to
do that and telling people what slogans are and aren't acceptable is taking
that right away from us. if someone wears a shirt that says "don't
snitch" they have the right to say that and the 5th amendment to do that but if you don't like it you shouldn't be able to tell them they can't wear it you should wear a shirt that says snitch for saftey
snitch" they have the right to say that and the 5th amendment to do that but if you don't like it you shouldn't be able to tell them they can't wear it you should wear a shirt that says snitch for saftey
Mar 20, 2009 11:09 AM
Guest :
kids should be able to wear what they want cuz they shouldnt have to wear
the same uniforms for the whole school year so lets get it cracken cuz.
Mar 22, 2009 9:46 AM
Guest :
Look im thirteen and I don't need to be told what to wear. Because im going
to wear what ever I want anyway so why waste your breath to tell me that
what im wearing is innapropriate. When you know that im going to wear what
ever I want anyways.
Mar 23, 2009 6:44 AM
Guest :
dress codes are lame
but i have to do a school debate about how they are good
but i have to do a school debate about how they are good
Mar 24, 2009 4:49 AM
Guest :
having your own style in school in like saying that your not just another
face in the crowd, but a individual person.
Mar 24, 2009 2:25 PM
Guest :
I don't think a dress code is nessecary because it's up to us to make good
decisions with our life
PS this is from a 6th grade student
PS this is from a 6th grade student
Mar 24, 2009 2:33 PM
Guest :
i have a billion reasons why this is true. UNIFORMS ARE POINTLESS AND LOWER
FREEDOM AND SELF CONFIDENCE. -from a sixth grader
Mar 24, 2009 2:43 PM
Guest :
you know what?! im 12 and i strongly loath uniforms. if its such a problem
of being "too revealing or skimpy" it should be the parents
responsibility to approve of what the child is wearing. Why do we all have
to suffer? plus uniforms usually require a person's shirt tucked in and
pants up to your waist. grose. disturbing. discusting.etc. To all adults
who disagree. Most of you i hope have watched some kind of fashion related
tv program.What not to wear for example. What do you think they would say?
yeah problably would lose their appetite and remember how thankful they are
to have a spouse that isn't as goofy as students are. I don't have to wear
uniforms. Thank the lord!!!!! but just thinking of this makes me lose my
appetite. -from a sixth grader.
Mar 26, 2009 5:25 AM
Guest :
uniforms are 4 losers. we as kids need express our styles with different
colors, not khakis & a button down
Mar 26, 2009 1:57 PM
Guest :
i go to a privet school and i like our uniforms it a polo and what ever
pants and shoes we want to wear i love having them
Mar 30, 2009 10:05 AM
Guest :
good article but what about the people who dress to express them
selves???(and i'm not talking about people who wear all black) i know that
banning certain clothing items is to protect people but still hear me out
dress codes are ok but still listen to the teens who have to follow the
dress code
Mar 30, 2009 2:28 PM
Guest :
express yourself? i thought that school was for learning! if you want to
express yourself pick up a pen and paper.express yourself through creative
writting. i am tired of all of this whinning and complaining...i want to
express my self!!! in the real world there are uniforms..there are dress
codes...you cant walk into your job wearing whatever you want...no matter
how fasionable you might think it is. even if your job is at burger king
guess what theres a uniform!!!
Mar 31, 2009 5:53 AM
Guest :
I think people should be able to be free and show their colors their
clothes make them be themselves and make them feel good about themselves
people should should not be so judgemental pants are pants who cares if
they have holes in them what if that is all that the student or person has
just holy pants so they should let holy jeans in public schools especially
the school that I go to Lakota High School =) from: Shane Skates
Mar 31, 2009 7:50 AM
Guest :
Freedom of expression is shown through clothing. let kids wear what they
want as long as its not slutty.
high school student
high school student
Apr 1, 2009 7:42 AM
Guest :
i think that if we are asked to have dress codes or uniforms, we are forced
to surrender our freedom of expression. We are all United States citizens
are we not?? We, even kids, are still citizens and we are entitled to all
the rights adressed in the constitution such as freedom of speech,
expression, press, etc. SSTOP SCHOOL UNIFORMS AND DRESS CODES!!!
Apr 2, 2009 6:11 PM
Guest :
People who think dress code should be banned is crazy. No, they aren't
taking away your rights because it only applies to school. ( And isn't it
funny how no one cares about learning about the constitution or social
studies, but cares when it's actually 'appling' to them ? )Dress code is
school rules, just like no using your cellphones during school hours. You
can use it all you want until you are in school. No one can judge you by
your clothes at all since everyone has the same clothes ! As long as
uniform rules aren't so overrated, I think it's fine to wear them. You
won't die from not dressing in your normal clothes. I bet that there will
be a difference in many schools when students stop worrying about how they
look or how others look and focus in their school work. As a student, I
witness other students get off topic during class because one girl is
wearing short shorts. If everyone wore the same clothes, no one would talk
about those in class. People might hate uniforms, but if you actually start
to wear them, you wouldn't care that much about it anymore.
Apr 2, 2009 8:40 PM
Guest :
well look... i know the school uniform stinks and all but hey it keeps kids
out of fights... most of the time, pervents gangs and helps you focus more
on you school work than what you wearing :)
Apr 4, 2009 1:05 PM
Guest :
For those who are opposed to uniforms on the basis that it violates 1st
amendment freedom of speech: The U.S. Supreme Court asserts that minors do
not have rights equal with those of adults, and consequently the state
(school) could exercise greater control over students than it can over
adults. Also in U.S. v. O'Brian the court held that wearing of a particular
type or style of clothing is NOT seen as expression of speech in a
constitutionally protected sense.
Law student
Law student
Apr 7, 2009 5:22 AM
Guest :
I have many problems with dress codes. First of all a local high school
has banned sweat pants ripped jeans shorts above the knee and capri styled pants. The reason they are banned is because they wish to prepare us for the real world, the last time I checked fitness trainers don't go to work in suits. Not only are these restrictions un practical but they are unfair aswell, the "man" is taking our personalities and destroying our lifes styles. In Washington DC a boy was kicked out of school for promoting the anti war movement.
has banned sweat pants ripped jeans shorts above the knee and capri styled pants. The reason they are banned is because they wish to prepare us for the real world, the last time I checked fitness trainers don't go to work in suits. Not only are these restrictions un practical but they are unfair aswell, the "man" is taking our personalities and destroying our lifes styles. In Washington DC a boy was kicked out of school for promoting the anti war movement.
Apr 10, 2009 1:58 PM
Guest :
Uniforms do not affect the attitudes of the kids but there friends that
they hang out with/
Apr 14, 2009 4:13 AM
Guest :
Students go 2 sch 4 studying or 4 fashion show? It does not matter what you
wear as we have to study the same thing as everyone else. Confidence is
build in our heart not because of our clothes. Dressing do not help you
score hundred marks for exams! I think uniforms is better as we do not need
to waste time choosing our clothes. And sometimes, friends may make fun of
us if we wear the same clothes. we might be emotional hurt.
Apr 14, 2009 2:12 PM
Guest :
School uniforms are stupid
Apr 15, 2009 10:20 AM
Guest :
I personally believe that school uniforms suck because you can't express
yourself and they're really uncomfortable to wear, not to mention that
you'd have to buy two sets of clothes, one for school, and one for outside
of school. Girls would start to wear make-up sooner if they couldn't were
the clothes they wanted to.
All in all, vote NO! for uniforms and dress codes
All in all, vote NO! for uniforms and dress codes
Apr 15, 2009 9:20 PM
Guest :
I think dress code isn't a bad think students should not express
themeselves as a gang members in school. uniform will be even better
because just like what Pytel said students will no longer focus on who's
wearing what?
Apr 16, 2009 4:24 PM
Guest :
People have to understand that uniforms and dress codes do not make the
person. Also peoples claims for schools being better is might also be
false. We just have to know how to dress properly for certain things. Being
scared of what someone is wearing is unthinkable for me some people do not
have a choice of what they wear. Cliques are still going to from no matter
what people will always find way to stand out
High School Student
High School Student
Apr 19, 2009 12:42 PM
Guest :
i hate all school uniforms..i had to wear one from kindergarden through
5th...i no dont have uniforms but they bn us from wearing ripped jenas..it
sucks
Apr 21, 2009 11:44 AM
Guest :
wow very srong oppions!!!!!!
High school student.
High school student.
Apr 21, 2009 11:47 AM
Guest :
NO UNIFORMS UH-UH NO WAY!!!!
High school student.
High school student.
Apr 22, 2009 6:14 AM
Guest :
im currently attending lee high in staunton virginia. in my opinion dress
codes are one of the most pointless rules crafted by the creative minds of
the people we now refer to as 'administrators'. they repress indeviduality,
and ive found having had to dress properly for several years previous to
entering the public school system, that i am easier attentive and less
likely to act out when dressed how i like. i generally wear allot of black
make-up tripp pants chains, etc. i even own a straight jacket. skulls
snakes finger armor and several piercings also are included in my wardrobe.
the way that i dress is how i express who i am. im not strapping chains to
myself so that i can tear them off when a teacher upsets me. ive actually
been beaten several times, as has my friend who goes to gap, for the way
that i dress. my religion is also a major factor however. because of how i
dress people instantly infer im satanic or aethiest. i was christian before
the beatings and before i realized that christians were full of themselves.
i had other christians come up to me and tell me i had to turn my life
around. not even following their own preachings and prejudging me turned me
away. and after that my life took a major turn. i met an amazing girl.
found a great new group of friends and found my place in society. im
apprenticing to become a body piercer and tattoo artist and have dedicated
myself to my arts and my music. my freedoms of dressing helped me to become
who i wanted to be. dress codes should not exist. you can say you should
"dress for success", but whose success? ours of course but who
decided exactly what success is? having a good high paying job? or being
happy with who you are? dress for what you want to do in life and whatever
makes you feel the most comfortable while trying to achieve that. i am 15
years old and currently attending my final year of highschool.
Apr 22, 2009 10:55 AM
Guest :
we should be able to wear what we want....nobody can make us wear sweats on
a hot day
we will get expelled..okay??
then everyone will
then there will be no students to teach
soooner or later we will have to wear what we want if teachers wanna teach...right??
ive made my point....
we will get expelled..okay??
then everyone will
then there will be no students to teach
soooner or later we will have to wear what we want if teachers wanna teach...right??
ive made my point....
Apr 23, 2009 7:55 AM
Guest :
Learn how to spell!i think uniforms are better for our education,and not
every one dresses the way they act so you cant like a selfish perso because
of the way they dress!
Apr 24, 2009 6:17 AM
Guest :
we should be able to wear what we want yes, but don;t get mad at the
adults, get mad at the people who take advantage of our right/freedom to be
able to dress in our choice, cause they are the reason why we have
uniforms. We are old enough to know what is appropriate and what isn't.
Uniforms stink yes, but tell it to those who ruined it for all of us by
wearing inappropriate outfits
Apr 24, 2009 8:10 AM
Guest :
dress codes shouldnt b allowed bc we cnt express ourselves and sum kids
loose their self confidence!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
=(
but u also dn thve to b "sluty"
=(
but u also dn thve to b "sluty"
Apr 27, 2009 5:32 PM
Guest :
School uniforms are a great thing. I wore them in Private School. I hated
them at the time, but when I got to high school I had to do more laundry
and spend more time deciding what to wear. When you have uniforms your out
fit is set and your laundry is reduced. I also want to write that at
elementry, and middle school level when your in school it doesn't matter
what you wear because your there to learn, not for a contest for whos more
hip in their clothes. Thats why at that age you go to the movies and wear
what ever the heck they want.
Apr 27, 2009 9:18 PM
Guest :
what kind of idiot is noticeably distracted by what others are wearing?
"dressing seductively is a great distraction to the opposite
sex." yes, because of course everyone knows that teenagers are nothing
but raging cesspools of hormones and dirty thoughts. not coming to school
because your "cool" pair of pants aren't available? really?
my mind. it's boggling.
also: attacks on grammar and spelling? are they really relevant?
something i liked from another site:
"This is about the communication, not the formality of spelling and grammar... but on the other hand, it makes me feel so powerful and so superior to ridicule others, and it compensates for my otherwise dismal assessment of myself. It's a delicate balance."
my mind. it's boggling.
also: attacks on grammar and spelling? are they really relevant?
something i liked from another site:
"This is about the communication, not the formality of spelling and grammar... but on the other hand, it makes me feel so powerful and so superior to ridicule others, and it compensates for my otherwise dismal assessment of myself. It's a delicate balance."
Apr 28, 2009 6:47 AM
Guest :
Students should be allowed do dress how they want Maybe if they could then
the opposite sex wouldn't be so distracted and could actually focus on
learning. Seriously, we spend 7 hours at school 5 days a week and we
should be able to dress how we want. And when it's hot outside you can't
expect students to dress in jeans and hoodys. My mom spends good money on
my clothes and I should be able to wear them.
-MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT
-MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT
Apr 28, 2009 6:50 AM
Guest :
there better than getting pushed around by people in school >.> trust
mei went through it and still am so shutup
Apr 29, 2009 6:16 AM
Guest :
well i think that the kids should have right to what they wear. well what
would fashion be if the kids didn't show what they had. And thats why we
have prvite schools to have uniforms and everything else proper i mean if
yuu want uniforms that bad then send yuur kid there. School would be boring
if the kids could not dress how they wanted it to. !
Apr 30, 2009 7:01 AM
Guest :
No uniforms is a good idea. But I agree with the dress code, you don't have
to dress like a slut for attention. And guys don't need theit butts hanging
out of their pants. Its unattractive!! Girls don't have to have their boobs
hanging out or really short skirts and shorts to look good. And tanks-tops
are for summer ladies not for school. And whats up with the guys wearing
t-shirts 10x their size. Did you know you look soo stupid like that?
Freshman with a voice.
Freshman with a voice.
Apr 30, 2009 7:37 AM
Guest :
hello internet,
students, please. if you want to be taken seriously you have to use correct grammar. no one is going to listen to you if TaLk LiK DiS?!?!*&^ get it?
students, please. if you want to be taken seriously you have to use correct grammar. no one is going to listen to you if TaLk LiK DiS?!?!*&^ get it?
Apr 30, 2009 11:00 AM
Guest :
the only thing i like about uniforms is it does not allow others to judge
you based on what you wear, and how rich or poor you are, but other than
that i think students should be allowed to dress how the want, we need to
express ourselves somehow.
High School Senior
'09 BABY!!!
High School Senior
'09 BABY!!!
May 1, 2009 9:20 AM
Guest :
uniforms are dumb. never make them required at every school!
May 1, 2009 9:24 AM
Guest :
I dont think anyone can specify what cloths they wear cuz they want too.
Its what they wear that makes it you... shouldnt have to hide
yourself....if you want to wear a t-shirt with logos that
"police" dont like......wear it!
May 4, 2009 2:29 PM
Guest :
Notice how everyone who is against uniforms have horrible grammar and
spelling, for example "There Selfes," "abl 2 wear wut we
wunt 2 cuz it is only fare," and "datz nt fair to them cuz
wen..." just to point out a few. Those who are for it seem to at
least be mildly educated.
May 5, 2009 5:40 AM
Guest :
Schools should have a dress code. I am a middle school student and my
school has a dress code, no tank tops, no holes above the knee, ect. and i
hate it! but its a good reason why they do this. so that the boys in our
school aren't paying attention to other areas and things.
May 5, 2009 9:12 AM
Guest :
their shouldnt be skoo dress code cuz we go to skoo to learn no to look
good or anything like that
May 5, 2009 11:15 AM
Guest :
lol pplz it doesn't matter how you spell it is completely on whether or not
dress codes are any good. my point should be reasonable.
1. set a moderate dress code, not banning too many things but as long as nothing provocative shows.
2. if some1 finds a students outfit offensive and wants to bann it let the student speak out about it and have them write a paper on how this outfit will not get in the way of anything and does not offend anyone.
This should be pretty easy and might work.
I don't get whats wrong with tight jeans >.>
1. set a moderate dress code, not banning too many things but as long as nothing provocative shows.
2. if some1 finds a students outfit offensive and wants to bann it let the student speak out about it and have them write a paper on how this outfit will not get in the way of anything and does not offend anyone.
This should be pretty easy and might work.
I don't get whats wrong with tight jeans >.>
May 6, 2009 6:35 AM
Guest :
I think that the dress code should not be uniforms, but i think that having
girls' chest areas hanging out and there butt cheeks barely fiting into
their already short shorts...but little did you know that guys barely get
into trouble with their clothing, i think that schools should crack down on
guys' underwear hanging out of their pants, i am a girl, and yes some guys
can pull of the baggy pant idea vary well, but i dont want to see more than
half of their boxers....if girls get caught for cleavage and short
shorts...guys should have their pants stapled to their shirts then!!!!
-high school sophmore
WI
-high school sophmore
WI
May 6, 2009 8:36 AM
Guest :
haha this is good stuff
May 6, 2009 9:13 AM
Guest :
school uniforms is making every one like robots are school has talked
about it but i dont think there gonna start them at our school but they
are making the dress code strickter. like not being able to where holy
jeans or tang tops... including flip flops? theres no point in it and i
dont like it! i never said i knew it all i just wanted to share my point!
im only a middle school student so i dont spell very well but it doesnt
mean i dont get a say in it? i think in the beginning of the year we
should have a vote and all the teachers get to count for two. then kids in
like 6th grade will get to vote because there not use to the type of
bevavior like 7th and 8th graders. that way they can choose fairly. but
there should be some no duhh ones. im not a good student if you get to kno
meh. but still i think my say is important. i just saw this as i was
looking for info on a report i have to do for language arts grrrr!
student at
GMSW
student at
GMSW
May 7, 2009 6:43 AM
Guest :
I go to a school that doesn't have uniforms. I like dressing the way i want
to dress. But I dont know why everyone thinks uniforms are bad. I mean, i
wouldn't mind wearing them. The way you dress doesn't make you who you are,
its your character. If you have a great personality then no one will really
look at your clothes or your hair. People that freak out about that are
insecure because they think they have to impress people by the way they
look. That's stupid.
May 7, 2009 11:08 AM
Guest :
First me and my friend r doin a debate on dress codes and not dress codes.
well we think that we should just no uniforms i mean all uniformss are
dorky and who really wants to wear the same thang every day man u can
express urself within da dress code stop bein so "showy"
PLEEeez!!
~~~~~~~6th grade students!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
PLEEeez!!
~~~~~~~6th grade students!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~`
May 12, 2009 8:17 AM
Guest :
I LOVE UNIFORMS
By Love i mean HATE!
May 12, 2009 9:06 AM
Guest :
i think we should be able to express ourselfs but some people with no money
cant do that. if we all have uniforms we will pay attention to the way
people act and not the way they dress. then we will find out whos fake or
real. and money is only paper. wats the use if we buy nice clothes when
were not nice people. poor people see the real people because they learn to
trust people by actions and not money or clothes.
-Grateful
-Grateful
May 12, 2009 11:52 AM
Guest :
I Agree and dissagree, no uniforms, but stick with the dress code.
Cynthia
Cynthia
May 13, 2009 7:07 AM
Guest :
i think that all the school dress codes are stupid . like for real , qet
somthinq better than it'll attract the opposite sex . either way , whether
its what your wearinq or how you look , your bound to attract someone ;;
May 13, 2009 8:02 AM
Guest :
school uniforms should be banned from all schools because when we have our
freedom to dress how we like then we can express ourselves and be more
comfortable in our own skin, not acting as if you are some fancy shmancy
kid. i don't get why it's such a big deal, i get it that dressing
seductively gets our imaginations going but there should at least just be a
limit on what we can wear. no boxers showing and no cleavage showing. it
would make a lot more sense than just banning all clothes except ugly
uniforms.
May 13, 2009 10:51 PM
Guest :
For all of you who feel that your right to express yourself is being taken
away. A dress code provides equality to the students who cannot afford
designer clothes. School is not there to provide you with a place to show
off your fashion sense. It is there to provide you with an education and
prepare you for life. Every job that one of you non-spelling wannabe
fashion models will be able to obtain will require you to were a uniform.
Try telling your boss at the local drive-thru that he's taking away your
right to express yourself and see how long you last. Go to school to learn
and stop worrying about what you look like. I'm pretty sure Bill Gates
didn't give a rats rear-end what he looked like in school and he's doing
just fine.
May 15, 2009 10:51 AM
Guest :
I really don't have a strong opinion on the dress code but can't people
just wait until after school to show their shoulders and bra straps and let
their pants hange off their butts? And at least your parents are paying for
your own education. <well, most are>
High School Junior
High School Junior
May 17, 2009 10:04 AM
Guest :
IM NOT SAYING THAT WE SHOULDN'T WEAR APPROIPRIATE ATTIRE BUT WE SHOULD AT
LEAST WHERE SCHOOL PANTS OR JUST SCHOOL SHIRTS, BUT ITS ALSO IMPORTANT
CAUSE WHAT IF YOUR CLASS OR SCHOOL GO TO KINGS DOMINION, AND YOUR SCHOOL
BREAKS INTO GROUPS AND ONE OF YOUR STUDENTS GET LOST HOW IS HE GOING TO
KNOW WHAT THE GROUP LOOKS LIKE COME SEARCHING FROM THEM. I MEAN ITS REALLY
IMPORTANT TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE PART OF SCHOOL UNIFORM. THANK YOU!
May 17, 2009 10:22 AM
Guest :
If people do not know how to dress respectfully on their own,the
administration has the right to force them to do so.
-high school student
-high school student
May 18, 2009 7:03 AM
Guest :
i hate the dress code.
May 18, 2009 11:16 AM
Guest :
some of you need to worry more about your spelling than dress codes
May 18, 2009 11:20 AM
Guest :
• One reason, of many, is Safety of the Students. For example: During a
natural disaster Earthquake, Tornado, etc, how would a Parent I.D. their
child? By the clothes that they were wearing, when they left home. What if
a senior decided to attack a 9th -or- 10th grade student? How would the
victim describe the attacker? Let's see, Khaki Pants - Navy Blue Shirt -
Brown Shoes. You get the picture. This was, is, and will ALWAYS BE a VERY
BAD idea.
• I THINK THAT DRESS CODES SHOULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE BECAUSE PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EXPRESS THERE SELFES BY WHAT THE WEAR IF THEY DONT EXPRESS THERE SELVES THEY WONT HAVE SELF CONFIDENCE
• They should be gone forever! Their lame and pointless and when you don’t get to dress the way you want your not showing how you feel and your personal style!
• It would be gross to wear the same uniform every day; you don’t get the chance to wash your clothes every day. Even if you did wash your uniform everyday it wasting energy and raise your water bill.
• Self-expression is an important part of child development and some experts believe that curbing it with uniforms can be detrimental to a child.
• Experts believe that children need to feel comfortable in order to maximize learning. Uniforms reduce one’s ability to choose clothing that fits individual comfort needs.
• If you have to wear a skirt in cold weather you would be cold because you are not allowed to wear track pants or jeans.
• I THINK THAT DRESS CODES SHOULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE BECAUSE PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EXPRESS THERE SELFES BY WHAT THE WEAR IF THEY DONT EXPRESS THERE SELVES THEY WONT HAVE SELF CONFIDENCE
• They should be gone forever! Their lame and pointless and when you don’t get to dress the way you want your not showing how you feel and your personal style!
• It would be gross to wear the same uniform every day; you don’t get the chance to wash your clothes every day. Even if you did wash your uniform everyday it wasting energy and raise your water bill.
• Self-expression is an important part of child development and some experts believe that curbing it with uniforms can be detrimental to a child.
• Experts believe that children need to feel comfortable in order to maximize learning. Uniforms reduce one’s ability to choose clothing that fits individual comfort needs.
• If you have to wear a skirt in cold weather you would be cold because you are not allowed to wear track pants or jeans.
May 21, 2009 6:47 AM
Guest :
Yes yes of course people should be able to express their selves blah blah,
but really? Really, do you have to act like that? You don't have to act
like that. And type correctly or people will think that your a stupid kid
who has absolutely no idea what their doing. I'm in middle school and i
know how to type right. Don't say this please "WHAT I THINK IS DAT DA
PPL SHOULD B ABLE TO WEAR WAT THEY WANT B-CUZ I"M SPECIAL".
Really? no. Don't sound stupid please.
Really? no. Don't sound stupid please.
May 21, 2009 11:32 AM
Guest :
you should be aloud to wear what you want because if you don't you cant
show who you are like some kids will wear something formal to show they are
serious about school then someone might wear shorts to show their more of a
laying down relaxing type of person I think strongly about this and support
my thoughts and I think the school dress code should be changed so you can
wear what you want thank you for listening and please help drop the dress
and please drop the dress code for good and for the.
May 27, 2009 5:41 AM
Guest :
I go to a private school. And as for public schools i think they should
switch to uniforms because thier equalizers by everyone wearing the no one
bother being critisized who wears the most expensive clothes or whose the
most fashionable.
May 28, 2009 11:53 AM
Guest :
Uniforms do not let you express how you feel like dressing.
Jun 2, 2009 11:23 AM
Guest :
you cant even spell correctly. (one comment down)
"I THINK THAT DRESS CODES SHOULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE B-CUZ PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EXPRESS THERE SELFES BY WHAT THE WEAR IF THEY DONT EXPRESS THERE SELVES THEY WONT HAVE SELF CONFIDENCE!!!
SO WE SHUDNT B TOLD WAT TO WER
MIDDLOE SKOOL STUDENT"
Maybe if you had a dress code you would pay attention in English.
High School Student-Paige Bercik
"I THINK THAT DRESS CODES SHOULD BE BANNED FOR LIFE B-CUZ PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO EXPRESS THERE SELFES BY WHAT THE WEAR IF THEY DONT EXPRESS THERE SELVES THEY WONT HAVE SELF CONFIDENCE!!!
SO WE SHUDNT B TOLD WAT TO WER
MIDDLOE SKOOL STUDENT"
Maybe if you had a dress code you would pay attention in English.
High School Student-Paige Bercik
Jun 2, 2009 12:01 PM
Guest :
you guys really think if we have school uniforms people will wear them
right? the boys will wear there pant baggy and the girls will wear there
skirts short or not even at all. the dress code at my school is stupid. you
cant show your sholders, you cant have holes in your pants even at the
knees, your shorts/skirts have to be to your middle figers with your hands
down, and you cant wear flip flops. the worst part is that the adlut GUYS
that are werid give you dress code. so that means they stare at your butt
and/or chest. it is just weird. i think we should only get dresscode if
your shorts or skirts are super short or if you chest is hanging out of
your shirt. dress code is stupid!!!!!!! i hope they just get rid of it
From a unhappy student!!!!
From a unhappy student!!!!
Jun 3, 2009 7:20 AM
Guest :
uniforms r the stupidest things i have ever seen in my life!
i feel bad for those prep skewl kids cause they have to wear em.
the whole blazer for grls and guys one size fits all thing just doesnt cut it for me. grodie.
i feel bad for those prep skewl kids cause they have to wear em.
the whole blazer for grls and guys one size fits all thing just doesnt cut it for me. grodie.
Jun 3, 2009 10:23 AM
Guest :
I think you should be able to wear what they want
Jun 3, 2009 10:23 AM
Guest :
bann uniforms let kids ware what they want
Jun 3, 2009 11:20 AM
Guest :
uniforms are WAY easier!!!!!
Jun 5, 2009 11:15 AM
Guest :
we should be allowed to dress in what we want because it's our parents who
raise us school isn't a business place for us its a learning place we'll be
distracted by anything in school
Jun 11, 2009 8:06 AM
Guest :
I think dress codes are ok, except for a few things. I think we should be
able to wear flip-flops, because people at my school often wear gladiators,
which are just as dangerous for your toes as flipflops. also we should be
able to wear tank tops because who really cares if you can see an extra
inch of your shoulders?
-8th grader with a point
-8th grader with a point
Jun 12, 2009 8:15 AM
Guest :
I kind of agree with some of the people who are saying others should pay
attention to their English classes. But i do not think people are typing
like that because they aren't paying attention or anything to do with the
clothes you wear - that's absurd. I think they're typing like that because
we text, and I know it was kind of difficult at first for me to kee
switching back and forth from texting to typing, but I got it. so for all
the people who are writing - at least TRY to type normally so the people
who don't know how to read our text lingo can understand what we're saying
=p
Jun 13, 2009 12:29 PM
Guest :
Hello..I just wanted to say that for those who think that it's bad to have
uniforms think about it..If you didn't have dress codes you would have to
worry about a person asking you.."Hay what gang are you
from?"..no child should live by this question for the rest of there
life the child should be able to live free just like how you want to
express threw your clothes..Think about it...it does make sense...cause
this is what builds in safe confidence in a child...
Jun 18, 2009 9:14 PM
Guest :
Ive gone to private christian school where you have to wear a blue white or
green shirt with a jean dress to your knees. we werent allowed to have
earings ... hair coloring of any sort no makeup no nothing. i understand
they made it this way 1. so people dont get made fun of ya ok but i went to
the school for two years and i relized thats not all they cared about they
thought its was a sin for a woman to wear a short skirt or pants ands to
cut their hair and thats ok i wont judge but it made me so mad when my
boyfriend thought he could tell me what to do because he was the man in the
relationship or when we went on a date (with his parents) i had to waer a
long skirt to my knees just because that was what they belevied in but i
dont want to try and dress like some1 im not you know. and at that
school(dove christian) my PRINCIPAL TRIED TO SUSPEND ME FOR NOT TAKING MY
SWEATER OFF AND WHEN I DIDNT HE HARRASED ME AND SAID OH SO UR NOT THE girl
I KNOW THAT WAS JUST A FAKE AND THESE ARE UR TRUE COLORS HE MADE ME SIT
IN A VAN FOR AN HOUR AND DIDNT CARRE I WAS CRYING EVEN THOUGH I WAS
APERFECT STUDENT ALL THE TIME AND ALWAYS TRIED MY BEST iN P.E. HE FAILED
ME.... so yes i agree WE SHOULD WEAR WHAT MAKE US COMFORTABLE TO A CERTAIN
LENGTH> AND WHY cant we wear muscle shirts in pe no one wants to see are
sweat marks right?????
Jul 1, 2009 7:38 AM
Guest :
I also agree that school uniforms aren't the best way to go about things,
but you could try to state your point by sounding educated.
Jul 2, 2009 11:28 AM
Guest :
i also think students should be able to express them selves also uniforms
are gay
Jul 13, 2009 7:28 AM
Guest :
School uniforms are a good idea. It keeps students focused on their work,
instead of worrying whether their clothes look good or not.
School is a PLACE TO LEARN.
School is NOT A FASHION RUNWAY TO SHOW OFF YOUR CLOTHES.
~Highschool uniform-wearing student
School is a PLACE TO LEARN.
School is NOT A FASHION RUNWAY TO SHOW OFF YOUR CLOTHES.
~Highschool uniform-wearing student
Jul 23, 2009 4:19 AM
Guest :
I think that the schools overexagerate on what kids like me would wear to
school. They probably saw a show that had students dressing that way. It
makes me mad because they are sterotyping students. I'm a 13 year old
middle school student and I could care less what people think about me. I
think they should allow students to wear whatever they want to a certain
extent. When I was in the sixth grade I moved to a school with dress code.
I think dress code is okay but I would really like to wear what I want like
what I'm doing in my new school!!! Wearing what you want is actually a
great way to express your freedom. I'm actually pretty smart and I don't
think that anyone in my old school would wear anything bad to school.
Peace :)
Peace :)
Jul 23, 2009 1:12 PM
Guest :
How about we show creativity and individualism through our school
projects: essays, art,and school work, they way we treat others and
ourselves, instead of through our clothing. Just a thought! Its obvious
looking at these posts that the majority value clothes more so than
education. The world is not only about the here and now its also about
6moths,4yrs, 10 years from now.
Jul 27, 2009 8:05 PM
Sarah Thompson :
Kids self esteems are ruined everyday by kids who put down by the way other
kids look by making fun of them because of their clothes. If all school had
uniforms that would eliminate of the big issues today that is happining
with kids everywhere. At the school i went to, that was the biggest problem
and i got D's and F's, because i was out shopping because i didnt want to
be made fun of because my clothes wernt cool enough. well now there are
uniforms and i havent heard one mean thing about how people look.
You can say "uniforms stink" "uhgg.. who ever came up with this is retarded". but you have to remember that they are doing it to help people. they are not here to ruin your life and everyone elses.
You can say "uniforms stink" "uhgg.. who ever came up with this is retarded". but you have to remember that they are doing it to help people. they are not here to ruin your life and everyone elses.
Aug 1, 2009 2:21 PM
Guest :
Ok like uniforms are ok, but cutting your hair (boys) ? that's what REALLY
SUCKS ! get over yourself like i would give everything to live in the US,
like seriously. I do think uniforms are ok like, i just go with grey pants,
black shoes, a school's shirt and like those maui school sweatshirts, but
they're like marine blue ? like for schools, but cutting your hair makes
you, in this case me, have really low selfsteem, like shoot me. bleh~
Aug 18, 2009 10:24 PM
Guest :
i think we should keep thm bcuz they help our education and so we dress
proply other wise kids could show up at school looking scanky and
unappropriate for school. and if some people dont have anything to wear
then they sumtimes dont go to school and it helps people fit in with every
one else bcuz people could make fun of what u were wearing if it wasnt kwl
so we should keep school uniforms bcoz its the principals desision any way
so we basicly hav no say and it will just couse caos like the anti smacking
law!!!
from a middle school student
from a middle school student
Aug 21, 2009 5:48 AM
Guest :
I honestly think that all schools should have uniforms. If they dont then
children will be made fun of and teased because they are not wearing
"name brands." I am a 14 year old girl and I wear all the name
brands, but DO NOT TREAT OTHERS DIFFERENTLY! It is wrong and immature.
Uniforms would make us students more focused on our educations and not as
much on what we are wearing or how "cool" we look. In my high
school, Theres a group of "gangsters" and all they wear is baggy
pants and show off the blood and crip signs. They are breaking the dress
code. It states "absolutly no sagging." They should be given a
belt and if they dont wear it, they are sent home! Girls wear revealing
shirts and really short skirts/shorts. They should be made to wear their
gym shorts! Its against the rules and they know that. Read, Follow, Have a
good future. Thats my motto.
Aug 24, 2009 6:46 AM
Guest :
i would die if we had school uniforms!
Aug 24, 2009 6:49 AM
Guest :
i would die if i had to where a uniform...i hate them and they are ugly!!!
Aug 25, 2009 10:58 AM
Guest :
school uniforms are retarded. . . we should be able to wear our
personality. . .its badd enough that we have to goto skool for stupid
reasons why should it be even more torture???
Sep 2, 2009 2:36 PM
Guest :
I Think that school uniforms are a great idea... Kind of boring, but that's
what you go to school for, yeah? I'm generally a person who LOVE LOVE
LOVESSSS colors, but it wouldn't kill me to wear a school uniform :D
I'd love to wear them! Especially if they have different colors available!
I'd love to wear them! Especially if they have different colors available!
Sep 3, 2009 3:16 AM
Guest :
I think that you are right but the studence might listen better in there
classes and not keep moving around because they feel uncomfertabal in their
uniforms. And they will pay mor attention if they can wear what ever they
want, but you put really good reasons why they should, so good job
Sep 4, 2009 9:16 AM
Guest :
really good..i think we shuld wear what we want wen we want..maybe we jus
like the clothes and not trying to go for the opposite sex
Sep 8, 2009 9:54 AM
Guest :
I THINK THAT WEARING UNIFORM WONT BOOST OUR ACADEMICS NOR MAKE US A BETTER
STUDENT. BEING ABLE TO WEAR WITH WHAT WE FEEL COMFORTABLE MAKES US FEEL
BETTER AND IN A WAY MAKES US CONFIDENT OF WHO WE ARE. EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT
SO THEIR SHUDNT BE A DRESSCODE TELLING US WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT NOT...WE
SHUD ALL HAVE THE FREEDOM OF SELF EXPRESSION BECAUSE WEATHER EXPRESS THEIR
SELVES THROUGH FASHION THAN WORDS
Sep 8, 2009 1:15 PM
Guest :
I would like to point out that those of youwho wrote voicing an opinion
against a dress code demonstrated deplorable spelling and grammar in your
posts. Every single post had spelling and punctuation mistakes. While those
in favor of uniforms showed exemplary writing skills. That only reinforces
that theory that a dress code does help students focus on learning instead
of the latest trends.
Sep 23, 2009 12:12 PM
Guest :
i think having a dress code is totally unfair..... it enclosures a students
personality and their freedom!!!!! not being able to wear what you want to
school is not being yourself!!! school district people their should be NO
DRESS CODE DURING SCHOOL HOURS!!!!! =] please take time to read this and
change your mind about school district dress codes!!! thankyou and have a
nice day!!!! :)
Sep 25, 2009 2:45 PM
Guest :
Uniforms at all schools should be banned!!!!
Sep 29, 2009 8:40 PM
Guest :
For the three people who made the last comments, once you learn to write
then maybe i will listen to your points. A certain amount of conformity
needs to be learnt in life, and the best time to tecah that is during
school. You have your whole lives and after school/weekends to express who
you are and be what you want to be, but why you are at school then you need
to be a part of it. School will be over before you know it and after a year
or so, you'll look back and not even remember anything about the uniform.
You'll have better memories to think about (like recess and lunch with your
mates and getting up to mischief!) I like the idea of uniforms in school, i
didn't when i was there, but now i look back and realise it's not such a
bad thing, and people don't get judged as easily if you're all dressed the
same, kids are harsh enough as it is!
Oct 2, 2009 6:52 AM
Guest :
Hi i am a high schooler and personally thinkg that dress codes are stupid
it does not affect wehat you talk abdout or how u get get talked about it
is just the clothes you wear. Half the kids in my school that get made fun
of is not because of what they wear it is because how they act or how they
are just as a person. I can see the one thing about dress codes is that so
students cant concentrate in class because girls can wear some pretty loose
clotheing that reveals a lot of body parts but if they want to dress like
that then go ahead a and let them they are just expressing their feelings
and the real person they are inside.
Oct 2, 2009 7:01 AM
Guest :
Okay, all you that are pointing out that spelling and grammatically errors
are showing the lack in education for those that don't want a dress code
are being extremely ignorant. Many shorten words and other things to make
things easier. If you're going to criticize those for making mistakes,
maybe you yourself has to grow up...
I personally think that Dress Codes are ridiculous and it should be upon the student to decide how they want to physically appear to others in a social environment. Uniforms and other required things that must be worn in a school is un-necessary due to the fact that we are in a FREE COUNTRY, and it is not the schools fault if someone appears to be "slutty" or appear "whoreish".
In conclusion, I say that all students should be given the responsibility to choose what they wear and take the risk of either getting criticized or made fun of for what they wear.
Thank you, and stop being so ignorant!
I personally think that Dress Codes are ridiculous and it should be upon the student to decide how they want to physically appear to others in a social environment. Uniforms and other required things that must be worn in a school is un-necessary due to the fact that we are in a FREE COUNTRY, and it is not the schools fault if someone appears to be "slutty" or appear "whoreish".
In conclusion, I say that all students should be given the responsibility to choose what they wear and take the risk of either getting criticized or made fun of for what they wear.
Thank you, and stop being so ignorant!
Oct 6, 2009 10:30 AM
Guest :
the dress code is so wack its not even funny i dnt know why they even
invented it if they knew we were gonna break it!
Oct 9, 2009 5:19 AM
Guest :
they are starting to ban tight jeans, they should only ban baggy jeans not
tight jeans.
High school student.
High school student.
Oct 12, 2009 7:44 AM
Guest :
I went k-12th grade without wearing a uniform. I was not a well off
student, i wore non-name brand hand me downs. Sometimes i was pointed at
and talked about for the kind of clothing i would wear, while all the other
students were wearing newer, in style, some name brands...things i just
could not afford. I believe it had a tiny affect on my academics. I believe
it played a part in why i didn't feel so accepted. I also think if we had
uniforms at my school, then i would not have been much different.
Other students still would have noticed that I couldn't pay for things that they could. Lunch, field trip money, book funds, snack day, t shirt sales,..... even if we were all dressed alike, they still would have known that i had a smaller amount than they did.
We need to teach kids at the start to treat each other better. whether in a uniform or not, the students can be shown that the amount of money u have in ur family, doesnt count for what happens in the future.
Other students still would have noticed that I couldn't pay for things that they could. Lunch, field trip money, book funds, snack day, t shirt sales,..... even if we were all dressed alike, they still would have known that i had a smaller amount than they did.
We need to teach kids at the start to treat each other better. whether in a uniform or not, the students can be shown that the amount of money u have in ur family, doesnt count for what happens in the future.
Oct 13, 2009 1:52 PM
Guest :
I think students should
dress the way they want
to because in the real world
we dont all dress the same
and if you guys are trying
to prepare us for the real world
let us be ourselfs and see who
we really are you guys arent
the ones buying our cloths
so stop trippen about how much they cost
dress the way they want
to because in the real world
we dont all dress the same
and if you guys are trying
to prepare us for the real world
let us be ourselfs and see who
we really are you guys arent
the ones buying our cloths
so stop trippen about how much they cost
Oct 14, 2009 9:51 AM
Guest :
I am using this page for a source for a debate in language, thank you. it
has been much help! :)
Oct 19, 2009 6:35 PM
Guest :
i think we should be able to dress in any way we want to.
but have a limit!
a student!:-/
but have a limit!
a student!:-/
Oct 27, 2009 12:57 PM
Guest :
i think uniforms are rong because some people cant even buy food for their
family. so that is sickening to know that people would make poor people pay
200 dollars when they should be using that for food
Oct 30, 2009 7:28 AM
Guest :
i think the dress code is a good thing in our learing ares...it will help
use look clean and stop destractions...those who dont respect nor take the
dress code seriously should eather quit school or just get over it and shup
their mouths cuz the dress code is a great way to learn and feel or look
good.....:)
Oct 30, 2009 7:29 AM
Guest :
cool kid i think we sould be able to were what we want but have some rules
to the dress code but no as strick as they are now so come on let us were
what we want!!!!!!!!!!!
from: a girl at harris middle school
from: a girl at harris middle school
Nov 2, 2009 7:46 AM
Guest :
If you want to voice your opinion, feel free to do it. But if you want to
sound credible, I suggest using correct grammar and type out at least 50%
of the word so the viewers can decipher what you're saying. Two words:
Spell Check. :)
Nov 5, 2009 4:00 PM
Guest :
If you are goint to try and make a point in your comment, the least you
could do is not type like "0mG's dreSS c0dez SUK! bAn dem 4
LIFE"!
More people will listen to you if you at least act like you know what you are talking about.
More people will listen to you if you at least act like you know what you are talking about.
Nov 9, 2009 9:12 AM
Guest :
Uniforms stink.i think that school's shouldnt be allowed to give us
uniforms!!! i am a 13 year old student and i think that the school dress
code is unfair because they wont let the children wear tanktopss!!!!! i
love tanktops because they are cute and come in many diffrent styles.
- an annoyed 8th grader
Read more: http://educationalissues.suite101.com/topiclist/article.cfm/dress_codes_and _school#ixzz0WNqCm0LF
- an annoyed 8th grader
Read more: http://educationalissues.suite101.com/topiclist/article.cfm/dress_codes_and _school#ixzz0WNqCm0LF
Nov 9, 2009 9:33 AM
Guest :
If you need clothing to express your individuality you are not individual.
Your "free spirit" is displayed by your quality and ideas as a
person. Schools should promote the use of fine uniforms to avoid all the
conflict individual's clothes tend to bring about. Besides, a boy should
learn to tie a tie and a lady should not have to exploit herself through
shanty clothes for popularity.
Nov 24, 2009 1:42 PM
Guest :
I think that we should be aloud to wear hats in school because it is more
of a twenty first century thing and almost everyone wears hats these days.
Nov 24, 2009 1:56 PM
Guest :
I think that if you are making a school wear uniforms, you are making them
think that they are the same as other people and they are probably going to
revolt because you shouldn't make people think that they are the same.
Nov 30, 2009 11:51 AM
Guest :
OK, i go to a private school now. i hate the dress code. when i went to
public school, i could wear comfortable clothes. i would only have to dress
up for important occasions. now i have to dress up everyday. i had to waste
money to buy new clothes. i spent over $1,000 dollars on new clothes just
for school. and ill probably grow out of them by next year. i believe that
we should wear what we want, but appropriately. like nice jeans, or nice
shorts. like basketball shorts and a nice t shirt. i dont want to wear a
polo and dress pants for the rest of my life. its boring!!!
Dec 1, 2009 1:30 PM
Guest :
OK, to me, I don't like the dress code. My school has to wear polo's and
nice dress pants.. everyday. I would like a little freedom. And I have
noticed something else too, maybe it is a good thing we have a dress code
because i was reading these comments and all of the kids who don't have a
dress code have bad spelling grammar. It's spelled grammAR, not grammER! I
have also seen it the other way around too, but not half as much. And for
anyone that says," That's gay." Never ever say that. I'm not a
gay person myself, but that is offensive to the gay community, because when
you say that's gay, your meaning that's stupid. So your referring gay as to
stupid. The gay community is not stupid, it's a lifestyle they have chosen.
I <3 donkeys
I <3 donkeys
Dec 3, 2009 7:54 AM
Guest :
dress code should be inforced
Dec 10, 2009 6:09 AM
Guest :
Hey my school doesn't have uniforms, but they're considering it...and I'm
against it because I'm in middle school, and clothes are a BIG part of my
life...and it'd be a waist of money only being able to wear my clothes (I
like) on Saturday and Sunday...and soooo many people are suffering from the
economy, and unifrom woukd just be another think some people can't afford
currently! WHO AGREES???? :) Kels (7th grade)
Dec 12, 2009 11:47 AM
Guest :
dress code has NOTHING to do with spelling,my schoolhas a dress code and i
dont mind it
Dec 13, 2009 9:51 PM
Guest :
1st of all i would like 2 say that people like 2 use shortened and slang
words when they're on the computer 2 type faster or they just like it, ok?
Is that ok w/ ya'll? Or do we all have 2 type perfectly? Ok sorry anyway, i
think we shouldn't have uniforms and that dress codes should be more
reasonable. Yeah, yeah dresscodes r good 4 us u say, but really the clothes
don't change our behavior or grades ok, and we like wearing what we r
comfortable and confident in. i do agree that there should be SOME
dresscode, ya know, no super short shorts, saggy pants (i absolutely HATE
those), reveiling tops, and stuff like that, but not all this 2 different
colors of shirts, 3 different kinds of pants, and, all that, times have
been hard recently and it is sooooo much easier not having to buy extra
special clothes just for school that we don't WANT to wear anywhere else. i
do understand SOME of the reasons 4 dresscodes and uniforms, but i think if
the students had more say in what they wore they would do better in school
cuz they wouldn't be whining about the dress codes all the time.
8th grader that can spell but WANTS to use slang and doesn't like dresscodes. there,that 'bout sums it all up. :]
8th grader that can spell but WANTS to use slang and doesn't like dresscodes. there,that 'bout sums it all up. :]
Dec 14, 2009 8:19 AM
Guest :
i agree... we have to wear uniforms WHO CARES WHAT WE WEAR
Dec 14, 2009 10:23 AM
Guest :
i dont like dress codes
Dec 14, 2009 1:00 PM
Guest :
this article is wrong! it says that with uniforms you cant tell who has
more money and thats not true. hwat about american eagle, hollister,
abercrombie, and ralph lauren? who make clothes in uniform colors. . .that
would indicate that not everybody can afford these brands.
Dec 14, 2009 1:20 PM
Guest :
i hate uniforms, they itch.
Dec 15, 2009 4:26 PM
Guest :
One reason to have school uniforms is the debated subject of judging a
student by what he or she wears. As a result of school uniforms not being
present is that students judge other students by what brand they wear, what
logo they wear, and where they got the clothing. School uniforms suggest
since no one will be focused on clothes that the students will be more
focused on the other student’s personality and who they are rather then
what they wear. All students will be treated the same while wearing
uniforms. School is also not an acceptable location to express one’s self
based on their clothing. School prepares students for a working environment
that requires some sort of uniform or strict dress code. School is designed
to better a student’s education and prepare them for the adult world.
Allowing them to dress the way they want will not teach them how to look
presentable when applying for a job or for proper image depending on the
occupation.
Dec 16, 2009 8:46 PM
Guest :
Oh, and guest from May 13 at 8:14 AM... you spelled "grammar"
wrong.
^^from guest on Mayb 15th.!
HAHAHAHAHAHAH that's funny.
But truthfully, we SHOULD NOT have a dress code at all, because okay we are supposedly "free to express ourselves" but we are TOLD by teachers and administrators what we can and can't wear?! That's just stupid and messed up. EVERYONE should be able to wear whatever they want and express themselves. Teachers act like SOME girls don't dress like sluts and the whole sagging pants thing, well that's just how it is. They just have to deal with it. I'd rather see a guys' boxers than his butt. So why should it matter so much anyways? Mainly everyone violates the dress code anyways, so what's the point?
^^from guest on Mayb 15th.!
HAHAHAHAHAHAH that's funny.
But truthfully, we SHOULD NOT have a dress code at all, because okay we are supposedly "free to express ourselves" but we are TOLD by teachers and administrators what we can and can't wear?! That's just stupid and messed up. EVERYONE should be able to wear whatever they want and express themselves. Teachers act like SOME girls don't dress like sluts and the whole sagging pants thing, well that's just how it is. They just have to deal with it. I'd rather see a guys' boxers than his butt. So why should it matter so much anyways? Mainly everyone violates the dress code anyways, so what's the point?
Jan 5, 2010 10:25 AM
Guest :
most of the people who are commenting on this issue can't spell and are
obiously middle school students who have not matured yet and most likely
don't understand that muffin top showin, belly button low-cut skin jeans
are a distraction.
Jan 5, 2010 1:44 PM
Guest :
Thank you for the help! This article was a good use of information and it
help me with an essay about dress code! I believe students should wear
uniforms to stop inturrupting others students education. Again thankyou for
the help!
A middle school student at Ruth o harris middle shcool in bloomington california.
A middle school student at Ruth o harris middle shcool in bloomington california.
Jan 5, 2010 6:23 PM
Guest :
as a jr. high student myself I see where some of it makes sence but most of
it is stupid! :p
Jan 6, 2010 9:19 AM
Guest :
I think we should be able to wear whatever we want within reason because
tanktops are not seductive and neither are sleeveless shirts when guys look
at you the least thing they're imagining is your shoulders and back. I can
see short short skirts and shirts that are too revealing but not anything
else.
Jan 7, 2010 10:37 AM
Guest :
I think there should be no dress codes for school because it doesn`t let
you express yourself so people know what kind of a person you are
Jan 7, 2010 10:44 AM
Guest :
I think that uniformes should be band, They are violating the 1st
amendment. Freedom of expression. You should wear what you want. Read about
the 1st ammendment. Your disreguarding the constitution. -8th grader.
Jan 7, 2010 12:11 PM
Guest :
I think that what they are doing is wrong we as Students live in a free
country that we should have the right to where what we choose its wrong to
take away who we are. Kinda like my school they let us where Hat's and alot
of other stuff but starting next week they are taking hat's away from our
Students. I feel do that is a crime it is so not fair because last year and
all the years before that got to where their hat's to school and now out of
now where they want to take them away. So No i don't like this Article and
i will stand for my student rights i will wear what i choose to where what
we want i will fight for what is right and if i get kicked out of school i
will just Sue the school for not putting the no hat's rule in the dress
code. Witch by the way is alegal!
Jan 9, 2010 8:13 PM
Guest :
dress codes and uniforms are there to help students in the long run. Having
everyone wear what they want has removed the unity and focus on education
at schools. Everyone is their own individual and there is no sense of
school pride or togetherness. If we wore uniforms,people would get over
themselves and focus on the real reason we go to school.
Jan 11, 2010 6:32 AM
Guest :
I think we should have dress codes
Jan 11, 2010 8:07 AM
Guest :
it is awesome and reasonable.
Jan 11, 2010 7:40 PM
Guest :
There are negative and postive effects for wearing dress codes. It helps
students focus, but it also doesn't express yourself. I think they should
do one month with dress codes, the next none.
Jan 13, 2010 8:53 AM
Guest :
I go to a public school, and we do not have uniforms. They are not needed.
Students should be allowed to wear whatever they please. They are
expesssing themselves by the way they dress. Uniforms are not even pretty,
they definintly are not giving you any style. [:
Jan 13, 2010 11:32 AM
Guest :
This is stupid there is always a risk of someone bringing guns or drugs to
school. making a dress code wont help.
Jan 13, 2010 4:27 PM
Guest :
uniforms/ dress codes are dumb. if girls want to wear mini skirts and guys
sag there pants let them. why does it matter to you what other people wear?
if you don't like it, don't look at it. it's our money, we're paying for
it. i shouldnt have to pay for uniforms and be forced to wear something
that i don't want in the first place.and anyone who ever said that it's
preparing you for a job, just stop. we're at school, not at work.
Jan 16, 2010 9:03 PM
Guest :
I think uniforms should be enforced in all schools. And I think that had
uniforms been enforced in the schools of some of the people that are
leaving these comments, their grammar and spelling might be better.
Jan 18, 2010 3:48 PM
Guest :
I think dress codes are okay just not uniforms. This is because kids and
teens can't express themselves.
Jan 19, 2010 6:15 PM
Guest :
Yeah I totally understand with the self expression stuff, but I feel so
uncomfortable when I am walking down the halls and girls are wearing these
sick outfits because they aren't comfortable with themselves. Then guys
wearing there pants so baggy to get attention and who knows what else.
It just makes me upset.
It just makes me upset.
Jan 28, 2010 1:32 PM
Guest :
Although the other teenagers don't agree with them. I think that the dress
codes are an ingenious idea. Kids are cruel, its the way it is. As for
uniforms, sure, they may seem abit strange at first, but, as we all know,
they /DO/ help with morality. This allows people to be equals. It allows
the other kids, who "don't have cool clothes" to be accepted for
who they are, not what they are. Kudos to the writer.
~Nathan~
Age 16
born, Sept 30th, 1993.
~Nathan~
Age 16
born, Sept 30th, 1993.
Feb 1, 2010 11:27 AM
Guest :
Kids have the right to express themselves and dress how they want to dress.
its there body and their clothes, so i disagree about this article. Kids
can be depressed from not being a loud to dress how they want. Wouldnt u
rather kids dress how they want than cut theirselves.
Ashworth Middle School Student!!
Ashworth Middle School Student!!
Feb 3, 2010 12:22 PM
Guest :
Students should be able to choose freely what they would like to wear. If a
student dosent want to pay attention,they're not going to pay attention.
That is they're problem,students how are smart enough to wear what they
want and do they're school work should not be penalized.
Feb 3, 2010 4:03 PM
Guest :
I think that some students do overreact to their dress codes. Think about
it rationally. You shouldn't be exposing yourself because it shows a lack
of self-respect. Clothing that glorifies poor lifestyles shouldn't be
allowed in schools. Although, I don't completely agree with uniforms. I do
believe that they can make getting dressed in the morning less of a burden
(and if you already know what to wear in the morning, you can sleep in a
little later). I also think that there isn't enough evidence to support the
belief that uniforms reduce violence and increase academic performance.
Until there is proper, unbiased research done to prove this, I cannot
completely support uniforms. And as for the people who make all these
errors with grammar, I believe that this is more of a lifestyle choice and
less of a lack of focus and education (but I do find most of it difficult
to read and slightly annoying). Oh yeah, I'm 13, almost 14.
Feb 8, 2010 6:45 PM
Guest :
Before anyone posts a comment on here, please check you're spelling. People
will take you more seriously if you spell the word "Middle"
right. Honestly, the whole article is about trying to get kids minds off of
things other than their education at school. If you can't stop staring at
some chick's butt during spelling class then maybe we do need uniforms. I
don't like the idea either. I am in high school, my freshman year, and I do
not like the idea of restricting our freedom of expression. It's in the
Constitution and we are citizens, just minor ones. It kids are the future,
then we should be treated with all of our rights now.
No school uniforms. But some restictions. Like: No booty shorts. No half shirts (must be down to the beginning of your bottoms) Skirts at your fingertips. Shirts at your finger tips too, for those of you who like to wear them long and baggy. As for the baggy pants on guys, I think their should be some restrictions. Would you honestly want someone hiding a gun, knife, bomb, ect. in their pants? If you said "Idk" then what if they came after you first? Don't deny the fact that it could happen. It is possible.
I don't think the "Don't Snitch" shirts are a problem. If someone hears about a bomb, they are going to tell. There are anonmous tip lines available and you can call them for no charge anytime. Save a life, maybe even your own, and tell if you know there will be an attack on your school.
Grow up. Learn to spell. Andd if you're too distracted, then move so you can pay attention and keep schools uniform-free.
Freshman.
No school uniforms. But some restictions. Like: No booty shorts. No half shirts (must be down to the beginning of your bottoms) Skirts at your fingertips. Shirts at your finger tips too, for those of you who like to wear them long and baggy. As for the baggy pants on guys, I think their should be some restrictions. Would you honestly want someone hiding a gun, knife, bomb, ect. in their pants? If you said "Idk" then what if they came after you first? Don't deny the fact that it could happen. It is possible.
I don't think the "Don't Snitch" shirts are a problem. If someone hears about a bomb, they are going to tell. There are anonmous tip lines available and you can call them for no charge anytime. Save a life, maybe even your own, and tell if you know there will be an attack on your school.
Grow up. Learn to spell. Andd if you're too distracted, then move so you can pay attention and keep schools uniform-free.
Freshman.
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