School Uniforms
Are school uniforms a good idea? Read what other girls had to say, then share your opinion!
Are school uniforms a good idea? Read what other girls had to say, then share your opinion!
I think that you shouldn't have to wear a school uniform because everybody has a different style, and one way kids show their style is through clothes. Sometimes your clothes can show your emotions and expression. I've heard that sometimes uniforms make you feel equal, but they can also make you feel less independent because your clothes are just like everyone else's. And you should be happy that you are different!
—Maryam, age 9, Va.
My school went to uniforms three years ago. At first I didn't like the idea of the school telling me what I could wear. After we started wearing them, though, I noticed that more people were becoming friends based on who they were inside, not on what outfit they had on. We have plenty of chances outside of school to wear whatever clothes we want, if that's how a person expresses herself. Wearing uniforms ends some of the peer pressure—one of the many worries we have to face. I think they are a good idea.
—Katie, age 11, Ky.
I think uniforms are not a good idea because how someone dresses shows what kind of person they are. And if the uniforms require girls to wear skirts, they're usually too short! What if the girl is a tomboy who hates skirts, and the colors are disgusting? People should have choices!
—Ashley, age 13, Wis.
Yes! I think that school uniforms are a very good idea. They prevent people from being teased or made fun of. Clothes shouldn't matter so much, but even though we all know that, we can still be mean a lot of the time. I think if schools had uniforms, it might help prevent hurt feelings. My school is thinking about getting uniforms right now, and lots of kids think they're ugly and don't want them. But I secretly like them. Shhh! Don't tell!
—Abby, age 13, Pa.
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Uniforms = thumbs down
They say uniform can stop bullying when really it doesnt help anything. Kids will still find something to pick you out on.I think a uniform is a great
I think a uniform is a great idea! If you wear a uniform then no one can bully you about how you dress because they are wearing the same thing!Yes!!
I go to a private school, and we have uniforms. Yeah, so they seem drab. It doesn’t matter though, because sometimes in everyday clothes(a.k.a. non-uniform clothing)I feel insecure. In a uniform, you don’t have to worry about the exact same outfit because everyone the same gender as you is wearing your outift. We have free dress days, but personally I like our uniform. Some schools make sure that all girls wear jumpers and all boys wear a polo shirt and pants, but my school lets girls wear pants if they want!No
No I think we should have the freedom to express ourselves,we shouldn’t have to dress the same,everybody has their own style and you should have the freedom to express it.you go girl!
you go girl!No!
I don’t think schools should have uniforms were told to be creative!definetley not!!!
I dont think that school uniforms are a good idea because everybody has their own special taste in clothing and accessories and they should be able to express it!!! If everyone is dressed the same then they won’t feel one of a kind!!! :)We're Unique!
Girls are unique, and we should be allowed to express ourselves through style. If everyone dressed the same, you would not be able to show how you feel through clothing. Plus, what if the colors were drab? I think uniforms are a bad idea if you are trying to express yourself and your emotions.Whatever happened to originality?
As a teen, I think that originality and freedom of expression are two of the greatest things you can show. I don’t really stick to a certain style - I wear whatever’s in my closet - but I think uniforms take away that freedom that teenage girls really need in their style.your right....
YOU ARE SOOOOOOO RIGHTNo Uniforms!
School uniforms don’t let people express yourself!No Uniforms!
At my school we were uniforms,I hate them we were the same thing every day and there really dull looking and I can’t express myself because i can’t even wear colored socks. Soooooooooooo Unfair!Thank you
beka2000 is soooo rightt!In Between
I honestly don’t have a school uniform, but no one gets made fun of. I think it could be yes because then we are all equal and don’t have to worry about what we ware. Also if we are in a hurry it doesn’t take long to get ready unless you can’t find it. I also say no because kids have a right to dress freely and express themselves. We don’t all want to be clones. That would be boring.i think both are great ideas
uniforms are good because if u wear a uniform u dont have to worry about being talked about and teased about your clothes. regular clothes are good because u can express yourself through clothes. but i prefer both. 50/50 chance for me.NO UNIFORMS!!!
I understand that some people are made fun of because of what they wear but I still think that uniforms are a bad idea. Without uniforms kids can express themselves and be unique. And think about the money side of it. If you went to a school where you had to wear uniforms your parents would have to buy a bunch of sets of uniforms, but still buy some normal clothes for the weekends and summer. Overall, I think having no uniforms is a better idea.NO Way!
I don’t think uniforms are a good idea: 1.kids should be able to express them selves 2.Not all kids are fit. Some kids are a little over weight and schools can’t waste mony and won’t on fixing a kids uniforms just to fit them. 3. Schools will waste alot of money and that will take away from education supplies and fun things for the rewarded students. So to me no it ain’t a good idea.uniforms???
yes we should have uniforms because they promote good behavior but they should at least be stylish! :)No.......and..........Yes
I think the should so other girls don’t make fun of how u dress. I say no also ‘cuz we should have freedom of expression.So with you
I completely agree!I agree!
I agree!Yah Same
I agree too! I’m on Team KatnissYeah
I am all for the dress code, because i used to get made fun of because of what i wore, and now that i have a uniform i am no longer made fun of.i wish
i get made fun of what i wear all the time sometimes i wish we had school uniforms you are so lucky!No
Girls should be able to show off their personality!Sorta with you
I understand your point;my school has uniform-free Fridays so kids can do that.I also like uniforms in the sense that no one can get bullied or teased because of clothes.Exactly!
Short and sweet, that’s it! Exactly the point!Right!
Both of you are SO right! I have a uniform, and I am not able to show off my fashion skills! Who says yes?!?!No!
I think that school uniforms are a terrible idea! Everyone expresses themselves through clothes & it’s gonna be gross & boring if you wear the same thing every day!NOOO!!!
i think girls should NOT have to wear uniforms they should be able to express there selfand dress the way they want!School uniforms
I think school uniforms are to formal they don’t let you express your style. Who wants to walk around in a uniform and look the same as everyone? Kids should be able to dress the way they want.To Abbiewarmheart51
That’s exactly how I feel!Glam up your supplies!
You can decorate your supplies with some glam, girl! Peace!No!
I don’t think that you should have a school uniform. No school uniforms could let you express your style! Yeah, you could wear funky bracelets or necklaces, but a whole outfit does it all! So, I don’t think we should have school uniforms!Uniform
I agree very much with you, but I would always like to have a uniform because sometimes people copy you and think they are cool but they were ok before and cool anyways. I also sorta like the way uniforms look.Yes
I go to an all girls public school.We are requiered to wear our school’s shirt which is white with the school logo.We can wear any bottoms we want.For intance today I wore the shirt ,a pair of dark washed denim cuffed capris,and my brand new red flats.The girl next to me wore the shirt with a knee length kaki skirt and mary janes.Both outfits were ok.With a uniform like this you still look good and unifed as a school but are able to express your personality.i used to go to that school
i used to go to that school but im too old now it was k-6 i guess i forgot to mention itNo...
No, because you can choose what to wear, and how to express yourself! Wearing the same thing everyday like everyone else can’t tell someone you like cats, or the color purple!nooooooooooooo waaaaaay
if you make kids wear uniforms your taking all creativity away and besides uniforms are ugly and expensive! some kids dont have the money! you could still have a dress code!not a good idea
I don’t like that idea because people should be to express yourself and be the real you.No
No because everyone always says, you should be unique, and not be afraid to show the real YOU, and its really hard to do that when everyone is weraing the same thing! ~GirlyButSporty!NO
i think uniforms are a bad idea because you have to wear it every day and you cant express yourself through itNo
I think school uniforms are not a good idea because everyone likes something different. Also different things are comfortable to different people. I have to have things perfectly comfortable or else I won’t wear them.Hear of ORIGINALITY?
I personally think NO uniforms, because clothes reflect on your style, and when you get new clothes, you want to wear them! Uniforms take away the diversity of middle school kids.school uniforms?
girls usually have to wear skirts when you have a school uniform and I dislike skirts so i personally would be really upset if my school had a school uniformNo and yes...
Think again about what represents girls, my friends. Nail polish, makeup and of course making OUR own signature style! Nobody can take away a girl’s style!!! But then again, boys don’t have that much enthusiasm for making an outfit…Not really necessary
I don’t think that you should wear uniforms (not to mention you won’t wash them for five days) If you get to choose what you decide to wear, that could express your feelings, and the way you like to dress. So that’s what i think.COMPROMISE!!!!!
My school has uniforms and I hate them. In winter the kilts are freezing and there is nothing we can do about it. I think the students should vote on whether or not we have uniforms. I, personally would like no uniforms. I like my originality, and I never get a chance to show my friends my style, or the clothes my parents spend money on. They even make you spend a lot of money on the uniforms they force you to wear. ~~~Watch Daneboe on YouTube. <3 bunniesYes and No...
Kids shouldn’t have to wear uniforms to school because your personality is the way you dress and its a way to express yourself! But it can also be a better thing to wear them because kids who can’t afford clothes won’t get bullied.No!
Because i think people should express their selfs with their clothes. Clothes say how they are and if you wear a uniform you can’t express yourself