Conclusion
In short, whether or not to implement school uniforms in public schools has been an ongoing debate in America. Although some schools that have adopted a uniform policy have reported several advantages, there are other infringements that are not beneficial to students. School uniforms dissuade individuality as they require students to express themselves verbally. They are also very costly, which may not be affordable to some lower class families. Furthermore, a school uniform doesn’t necessarily prevent school violence nor improve student achievement, though most proponents think otherwise. To date, only 23 percent of private and public schools in the US combined have a uniform policy ("School Uniform Statistics," n.d.). However, many have a dress code policy of some form. In conclusion, a public school that intends to implement school uniforms needs to understand that the policy could hinder one’s freedom of speech, wreak costly burdens, and that the cons of the debate are significant.
In short, whether or not to implement school uniforms in public schools has been an ongoing debate in America. Although some schools that have adopted a uniform policy have reported several advantages, there are other infringements that are not beneficial to students. School uniforms dissuade individuality as they require students to express themselves verbally. They are also very costly, which may not be affordable to some lower class families. Furthermore, a school uniform doesn’t necessarily prevent school violence nor improve student achievement, though most proponents think otherwise. To date, only 23 percent of private and public schools in the US combined have a uniform policy ("School Uniform Statistics," n.d.). However, many have a dress code policy of some form. In conclusion, a public school that intends to implement school uniforms needs to understand that the policy could hinder one’s freedom of speech, wreak costly burdens, and that the cons of the debate are significant.