Wouldn’t you like to save money, avoid humiliation, already be prepared for a job, and have pride in something? If you were to think about it, these are actually a few of the ingredients needed for a happy and successful life; so why not prepare our children for such a life? I remember when I was young, around the age of 16, year 2004, a freshman in high school, Miami-Dade County Public Schools District enforced an official mandatory dress code policy stating that every school which falls under its district must wear uniforms, to include all students and faculty members. There were whispers or rumors for years of this policy coming. It took a while for the schools district to enforce the policy due to arguments between the students, their parents and the district on why or why not students should wear uniforms. Now I, coming from humble beginnings, I was all for the wear of uniforms so the ill-mannered, lack of home training brats of children (who I often got in fights with) would stop talking about my clothing appearance.
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In addition, it would financially assist my family. President Clinton once said in his State of Union Speech, “If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms.” In which I totally agree with till this day. The wear of uniforms is also a way of instilling discipline; it prepares children for future careers, in which most do require their employees to wear uniforms. Part of the wearing a uniform may be covering up derogative and explicit tattoos, removing unprofessional piercings, and requires the employee to be well groomed at all times. We as adults know that this is the way of the real world and people do judge off ones appearance. Uniformity also give someone the since of belonging to something bigger than themselves; it gives them a since of pride. Everyone would like to fit in and what better way can feel such sense of belonging to an organization than to all look as one. “Without helmets and uniforms, it’s impossible to tell their nationality; their naked bodies mark them only as human beings.” said by Adam Hochschild. This quote alone puts in perspective the cohesion and pride wearing uniforms can bring amongst students. So in my opinion, I agree that public schools should have a dress code because doing so would decrease costs to parents, decreases humiliation for students, increase future job preparedness and promote pride. To begin with, let’s talk money. How much does it cost on average for a uniform vs. a unique outfit. According to Lisa Rung, it cost on average $249 for ten uniforms (shirt, pants and shoes). This isn’t a bad price for that many uniforms. And the cost for non-uniform school clothes on average is around $635 according to Rebecca Klein. The difference in price is about $400; the price alone should make one decide to go with the wear of uniforms in public schools. To add on to that, clothes rip and tear throughout the year; if a parent couldn’t afford to buy another non-uniformed school outfit, then at least the parent would have the choice to dress their child in another uniform and save money or not have to worry about spending money. According to Helen Dent, Chief Executive of Family Action, “It can 't be right that going back to school breaks the bank for some families. Too many families struggle to make ends meet over the expensive summer months in preparation for September. We have some good examples of local councils supporting vulnerable families, but for many families there is no such help and going back to school is squeezing family finances.” As I’ve stated earlier in this essay, I come from a family of humble beginnings and yes even during the summers when school wasn’t in session we were only surviving. The wear of uniforms in public schools was a blessing to my family. Keeping up with the Jones’s wasn’t for us. To continue, the wear of uniforms in public schools will decrease humiliation for the children of the less fortunate. “Bullying is a serious and escalating problem in public schools across America” written by Essex
In addition, it would financially assist my family. President Clinton once said in his State of Union Speech, “If it means teenagers will stop killing each other over designer jackets, then our public schools should be able to require their students to wear school uniforms.” In which I totally agree with till this day. The wear of uniforms is also a way of instilling discipline; it prepares children for future careers, in which most do require their employees to wear uniforms. Part of the wearing a uniform may be covering up derogative and explicit tattoos, removing unprofessional piercings, and requires the employee to be well groomed at all times. We as adults know that this is the way of the real world and people do judge off ones appearance. Uniformity also give someone the since of belonging to something bigger than themselves; it gives them a since of pride. Everyone would like to fit in and what better way can feel such sense of belonging to an organization than to all look as one. “Without helmets and uniforms, it’s impossible to tell their nationality; their naked bodies mark them only as human beings.” said by Adam Hochschild. This quote alone puts in perspective the cohesion and pride wearing uniforms can bring amongst students. So in my opinion, I agree that public schools should have a dress code because doing so would decrease costs to parents, decreases humiliation for students, increase future job preparedness and promote pride. To begin with, let’s talk money. How much does it cost on average for a uniform vs. a unique outfit. According to Lisa Rung, it cost on average $249 for ten uniforms (shirt, pants and shoes). This isn’t a bad price for that many uniforms. And the cost for non-uniform school clothes on average is around $635 according to Rebecca Klein. The difference in price is about $400; the price alone should make one decide to go with the wear of uniforms in public schools. To add on to that, clothes rip and tear throughout the year; if a parent couldn’t afford to buy another non-uniformed school outfit, then at least the parent would have the choice to dress their child in another uniform and save money or not have to worry about spending money. According to Helen Dent, Chief Executive of Family Action, “It can 't be right that going back to school breaks the bank for some families. Too many families struggle to make ends meet over the expensive summer months in preparation for September. We have some good examples of local councils supporting vulnerable families, but for many families there is no such help and going back to school is squeezing family finances.” As I’ve stated earlier in this essay, I come from a family of humble beginnings and yes even during the summers when school wasn’t in session we were only surviving. The wear of uniforms in public schools was a blessing to my family. Keeping up with the Jones’s wasn’t for us. To continue, the wear of uniforms in public schools will decrease humiliation for the children of the less fortunate. “Bullying is a serious and escalating problem in public schools across America” written by Essex