Why I think Uniforms Are Bad

                   Why I Think Uniforms Are Bad

Hmm.. Are uniforms bad? Are we making the wrong decision to be wearing uniforms EVERY week day? Do you EVER wonder if uniforms are good or bad in our world? Well here we are, here YOU are, to find out whether uniforms are good or bad.

Firstly, I know, I know, uniforms make the school look very tidy and neat, but… What do the kids think of it? The kids ARE the people that are actually wearing the uniforms, don’t you think they should have been at least part of the discussion whether we should have them or not. Many kids have been and are complaining that their uniforms are too itchy, or too tight, or it makes them feel uncomfortable. Many kids HATE uniforms because of many different reasons like the ones I just said before. Kids don’t get to spread identity, individuality, self expression and those are just some of them that can’t be seen because of uniforms. Since everyone is wearing the same clothes and all look the same, kids and even adults can't see through each other to know who that person REALLY is and what they are REALLY like. It’s so bland and drab because it seems like you're pretty much just looking in a mirror. People EXPRESS themselves through THEIR choice of clothing.

Secondly, WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE PRICES!! So many schools have their uniforms selling for more than $100, and you also have to buy new sizes and new uniforms because your kid might lose a jacket, or their jumper. Lots of people can’t afford to get their child a uniform because they don’t have the money, and you know how strict schools are with uniforms. So some people don’t even get to go to school JUST because the uniforms are too expensive. There are families that would much rather have their kid wearing hand-me-down clothes or just clothes they already have at home. So if you're a principal, a teacher or basically ANYONE, if your school is gonna have a uniform, please tone down the prices so more people can go to school and parents don’t have to keep buying one thing that is SUPER expensive.

Lastly, Many, if not all children don’t like rules or being told what to do and they tend to rebel against things that they don’t like or don’t want to do. Students could feel stifled because of having to wear uniforms and they might end up wanting to rebel against this in any way they can. Some children get so irritated and annoyed at their uniforms that they start to make any alterations they can to make it more their style to make them feel more comfortable and special, maybe even to be or feel different to everybody else that goes to their school. Many people say that wearing uniforms stops or helps create less or even no bad behavior, but that's not true, as I said before kids make alterations to their uniform to feel more special, but they also do bad behavior because that helps them feel different to all the other kids as well.

These are just some of the reasons why people and I think that uniforms are bad. What do you think? What is your opinion? What do you think about these reasons? This has been a debate for a while and I don't think it will end anytime soon.