CALIFORNIA, Md. – The use of uniforms in school dates back to the 1500s. It’s also a widely used concept in Europe, especially the United Kingdom. Maybe these older countries are on to something we haven’t fully grasped yet.
It is believed that the Christ’s Hospital School in England in 1552 was the first institution to integrate uniforms. Students were given a uniform that most notably consisted of a long blue coat and yellow, knee-high socks. [1]
A school uniform is worn by students primarily for a school or an educational institution. They are common in primary and secondary schools in various countries.
An example of a uniform would be requiring button-down shirts, trousers for boys and blouses, pleated skirts for girls, with both wearing blazers. A uniform can even be as simple as requiring collared shirts or restricting color choices and limiting items students are allowed to wear. [2]
Typically, private, religious and charter schools implement school uniforms. While they often enforce a dress code, public schools do not provide the same option.
Those who support school uniforms believe that wearing uniforms will increase school safety and decrease instances of bullying among students. Students wearing uniforms create fewer discipline problems, some experts say. They believe wearing uniforms reduces bad and dangerous behavior, such as fighting. [3]
In the Tribune‐Review database, it took into account 134 school shootings from 2000 to 2018. Only eight of these occurred in private schools, while 122 occurred in public schools. The type of school could not be definitively classified for 4 of the shootings. About 94 percent of the shootings that could be classified occurred in public schools, while only about 6 percent occurred in private schools. [4]
The only downside of this idea is cost. This would burden many families as uniforms can be expensive and children are growing, so there is a need to update throughout the years. If public schools could provide funding for this option, then the only argument left would be the idea of “self-expression” being taken away through fashion choice. For your consideration, these fashion choices often prove income, class, status and even violent or derogatory messages that children bring inside the schools. It’s better for everyone to be on an even playing field than navigate a minefield of bullying, gang colors, or offensive messages.
The argument for school uniforms is a no-brainer; It eliminates a lot of negatives and gives a sense of community with the added benefit of better focus and less violence. All schools should bring this information to the attention of the school boards. We want what is best for our children, why not give it to them?
Do you agree or disagree? Share your comments below!
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_uniform
[2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/School_uniform
[3] https://globalacademic.org
[4] https://www.cato.org/blog/are-shootings-more-likely-occur-public-schools
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Yes, let’s make our kids robots.
i agree, enforce rules on what is and is not allowed in shcool and make parnets come get tkids or bring them clothes when the rules are broken. BUT uniforms NO
Some PG Co schools are in uniform. It has helped some. Trust me, it makes a difference in the behavior. Call the parents? They show up wearing the same thing or they say the kid has nothing else to wear. Also, let’s waste admin and instructional time dealing with body parts showing that shouldn’t be. They have enough to deal with.
If you got the jab and made your kid get the jab, you are a robot.
Oooh….go ahead and try that. BLM will be screaming white supremecy.
PG Co does it. Not a peep
School uniforms are a very good way to get back to discipline and morality in ALL of our schools, not just private ones. They would eliminate clothing that was deemed too revealing or inappropriate, and they’d put everyone on the same level while in school. I say: YES to them.
School uniforms == Communism
Might as well, the whole Country has gone leftist mad. Kids better off NOT in school these days.
This absolutely would help.
Agree! Uniforms should be mandatory in all public schools by next school year. Trust me they get ready fast, no thinking about what they’re wearing.
what about the shoes? Are there limits on shoes, or just whats practical to wear? Do you want uniforms “complimented” by $175 air jordans? [is the purpose of uniforms to identify all students that go there + to make all students =?]
This opinion 👃💩🤢