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I wasn't being sarcastic.
I know clothes are important to some people but outside of being clean and presentable they're not to me. I try not to judge people based on outward appearance...I've met too many people who don't fit the mold, so to speak.
I get you position on dress codes, there isn't a right or wrong...I just don't get why you'd send your kid there given your fervent opposition.
I don't see how that's related.... Are you saying that if they don't wear uniforms in school they're likely to end up in an orange jumpsuit?..
If the whole idea for uniforms in school is to handle situations where children taunt or attack other children over fashion, the the children who were not taking part in taunting or attacks are now forced to wear uniforms for no good reason. Impose something on the children who cause the problems, not all the kids.
Honestly, it's not that big of a deal. But it's infringing on me and my child so I'm a bit aggravated about it. It's not going to kill my son to wear the clothes and it's not killing me to buy them. But it's pointless because my child wasn't getting into or starting trouble and the uniforms have had no positive impact on us. So all I get out of it is the expense and and my son loses 3 years worth of his freedom to express himself through appearance.
What I am referring to is why is wearing a uniform is such a big deal? There are larger issues to worry about. If that was the least of my worries than I would prefer it than having my child end up later in life in jail. I was never making a correlation between the two. Uniforms at school was never intended to be a punishment. But again that is what some have interpreted them to be and that is unfortunate.
I would like to point out the difference between dresscode and uniform. I had to wear a uniform. Standard school skirt and shirt. Expensive and purchased through licensed "vendors". Now more stores carry these. I find that people here say uniform, but it is more of a dress code. Khaki pants and green shirt is not a uniform to me. You can buy an khaki pants (cheap or expensive) or any navy blue (or whatever school color) shirt. I am not aware of any schools here in NC that were the standard uniform. Usually it is khaki pants and a school shirt. I have taught in schools with and without uniforms and I have seen a definite difference in the kids attitudes at school. Students in "dress code/ uniform" schools, in general, seem more focused, better attitudes, less bullying, and have more parent involvement. I love it at the school I teach at- I see a lot of potential problems being averted by having it.
Kannapolis City Schools require uniforms for elementary, intermediate, and middle school students. At each grade level, the students have more than one shirt color choice--not true everywhere. Then there is the issue of students being allowed to wear sweaters, jackets, sweatshirts during the school day and what color(s) will be allowed....what about words or insignias on the sweaters, jackets, or sweatshirts--allowed or not? I can see where uniforms are a positive contribution to the learning environment. Hopefully, students will be more focused on learning. I am thankful that as a result of my parents' parenting, I didn't need to wear a uniform to stay focused on learning/academic achievement. I wasn't one wearing expensive clothes either.
To CharlotteBoundfromMiami--with a uniform requirement, if the students are going to judge each other, they can look at the footwear everyone is wearing unless those are also part of the uniform.
How many high school male students are going to be more interested in academics than viewing one of the four B's revealed by some female students. On the other hand, when you see what some parents are wearing when they visit a school, you no longer wonder why some students dress in revealing clothing. IMHO, none of the four B's should be showing at school either by students or adults.
Actually, there is very little well-designed research on either. The research that is touted about uniforms usually is at schools where many new programs are implemented with uniforms only a part. The only well-designed longitudinal research study actually showed a small, not statistically significant detrimental effect.
I can see more benefit in some boys/girls classes ( not schools) than I can with uniforms.
Actually, there is very little well-designed research on either. The research that is touted about uniforms usually is at schools where many new programs are implemented with uniforms only a part. The only well-designed longitudinal research study actually showed a small, not statistically significant detrimental effect.
I can see more benefit in some boys/girls classes ( not schools) than I can with uniforms.
Catholic schools the world over have required their students to wear uniforms for generations.
They do this because they know and understand the place uniforms have in providing a disciplined, studious environment. Catholic schools are known for their standards of excellence in the classroom. They have a formula that works, and many public schools have come to understand the importance of this formula.
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