Question: Should Pupils be Required to Don School Uniforms?

School Uniforms: A Barrier to Individuality or a Necessity?

The debate over school uniforms often raises questions about individuality and freedom. Many argue that uniforms stifle a child's ability to express their unique self, as they crave originality and the freedom to showcase their personality. Children yearn for a sense of autonomy, and the ability to choose their clothing is a fundamental aspect of that. It's not just about material possessions like money; it's about the right to be different, to stand out from the crowd.

Uniforms, some claim, are a significant aspect of a child's daily life, but removing them could be beneficial. Children should be encouraged to retain their childlike qualities, such as silliness, humor, joy, and happiness, and the freedom to choose their attire contributes to this. The pressure of homework is already substantial; why add the constraint of uniformity? Before casting your vote on this matter, consider the importance of individuality and the impact of uniforms on a child's freedom. A vote for uniforms might be seen as a vote against the freedom to be oneself. In my view, students should not be required to wear uniforms, and I hope you will agree. Thank you for considering this perspective.

we should not have school uniforms we have freedome for a reason for goodnes sakes freedome people fawght for it and now we have it

My opponent states that, "people don't want to wear uniform because they have to wear it. If they were allowed to wear what they want then they would soon get bored of it. " Look at almost any school where people are not forced to wear a uniform. Do they wear uniforms? No. Do you know why? Because they don't like uniforms, whether they are enforced, or not. If you bring up the point of JROTC, they only wear it once a week, which is different from a full time uniform. My opponent then states, "you should be proud of the school you attend and should be willing to wear part of the uniform so as people know which school you go to and that you are proud to. " I am not proud of my school. Not at all. Why should I be forced to wear the uniform? The only reason I don't trandsfer to a different one is because of certain classes only offered at this high school in my area. If you want to wear you school colors of red and gold (or whatever they may be) then go right ahead. I have no problem with that. That is your CHOICE. However, when it becomes a mandate, not a choice, then I have a problem with that, as it takes away my right to expression of self. Also, if people know what school you go to, and they hate all members of that school, because they got beaten by them in a sports game or something, you could get beaten up for wearing that uniform. I await my opponents next argument.

I have seen you debating this with baus and I find it unfair you only gave him 15 minutes. Also, you just copy pasted from your previous round. Because of this injustice, I challenge you to the same debate. You will be arguing that school uniforms should be banned. BoP is on you. Rules: 1. first round you introduce your opening statements, last round you write no more than "no round as agreed upon". This gives us an equal amount of rounds. 2. no plagiarism 3. no using the same argument from other debates, or previous rounds in this debate. When I say this, I mean no copy pasting other arguments you have already done. 4. No profanity Breaking any rules will result in a 7 point deduction. The first rule only applies to pro.

I believe that students should not be required to take tests in school if they don't want to. The purpose of tests are to show how smart students are with the specific topic they studied and to get them to work/study harder to get better grades. The students should be able to decide weather or not they want good grades by putting their chosen amount of effort into their work and if they put their all into it, their work will pay off with good colleges, jobs, etc. On the other hand, if they don't want to put any effort into it, then that's their choice and in return they'll receive a harder time to get into a college, a hard time finding jobs that pay well, etc. As long as their amount of effort they put into their work gets them what they deserve, students shouldn't be required to take tests if they don't want to.

As i said people don't want to wear uniform because they have to wear it. If they were allowed to wear what they want then they would soon get bored of it. Also you should be proud of the school you attend and should be willing to wear part of the uniform so as people know which school you go to and that you are proud to.

Not true that statistics are required to debate, formal debate competitions can have impromptu motions. Anyway, my first source states that self-management CAN be learned from professionals, but such aid is not always necessary. My second source merely gives an example of such a lesson. Also, of course my sources have nothing to do with the public school system, I'm arguing THAT STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE OF MANAGING ON THEIR OWN which only requires you to observe your peers. Additionally, by stating that you are STUDYING psychology, you acknowledge that you are also not qualified in that field. The fact that my sources have been stated has no bearing as your sources have also only been stated. I understand that I objected to my opponent doing this earlier. However, I believe that such behaviour should be reciprocated. As for school nurses conducting psychological tests, that is a ridiculous proposal. I find it alarming that my opponent, who claims to be studying psychology, does not realise that psychology is a specialised field. School nurses would be trained in first aid and clinical emergency treatment, but certainly not psychology! Upon reflecting on the debate, I have realised that my opponent has still failed to refute my points, instead claiming that they are "invalid" due to a lack in evidence. She has also failed to present new substantives or elaborate on her existing ones when I prompted her to do so. Therefore, I will reiterate the debate in full. My Opponent has: Claimed that mental disorders are directly linked to depression, suicide and drug abuse Assumed that all students are incapable of self-management over their mental disorders Failed to realise the financial issues of hiring a professional psychologist Clinged to the belief that it is impossible to learn self-management of mental disorders by oneself I have: -Refuted my opponent's claim regarding the link between mental disorders. Just because there is a trend is no reason to assume that a direct link exists. -Refuted my opponent's assumption that students are incapable of self-management People have been historically capable of doing this and my earlier sources do support this. Additionally, schools are supposed to preach self-management and self-reliance. Enforcing aid for mental health when individuals are capable of self-management defeats this purpose. In conclusion, the proposition has demonstrated a lack of awareness in the area of mental disorders resulting in her argument being blown out of proportion. The fact that mental disorders have varying degrees dictates that certain cases will be manageable while others will not. Side proposition has also disregarded the financial problems that will arise in hiring professional psychologists as well as displayed an alarming level of ignorance regarding the specific nature of the field despite her position as a student of this discipline. I repeat once again that many people are capable of managing their own mental disorders without external aid and the employment of professional psychologists will alienate students of an unstable financial background. For these reasons, I urge you to vote for Opposition.

This debate is about should schools in the United States (grades K-12) have their students go barefoot and not allowing having any students to have any footwear on school campus would be a helpful tactic for student's education (not including swimming classes or sports activities). For an example, students can't wear any footwear like shoes, socks, and sandals on campus for any reason so a student must go barefoot at the start of the school hours until the end of school hours, even if it rains or snows. I am against this rule for a couple of reasons… First reason is weather conditions. Students can get sick if they go barefoot in an inappropriate weather for a certain length period of time. Schools are usually 6-8 hours a day, a bad weather conditions for going barefoot would make a student sick, most likely with the flu. In the northern part of the United States, they get snowy weather. Students can get frostbite if the students go barefoot in snowy weather. In the Midwest, they can get unexpected tornados while students are in school. If there were an unexpected tornado, then kids would have to walk barefoot on hazardous debris. Earthquake can go for that same reason too, students would have to walk barefoot on hazardous debris, especially walking home. Second Reason, students would have a high risk stepping there bare feet onto something hazardous. One of those risks is a sharp object where the student can cut their feet and students can get hookworms on a wound on the feet (http://www.cdc.gov...). Plus kids can step on gum with their bare feet. Third reason is many of the PE activities. Other than swimming, there are may things can go wrong while going barefoot in PE activities. First off that school often have baseball or softball as one of the PE activities. Running on the dirt a little too much would cause kids to have cuts on their feet. Barefoot during PE on the blacktop would also cause barefoot scrapes and injuries on the foot, http://www.flickr.com.... Sometime students take the public city bus to school or to home. These buses have that "No shirt, no shoes and no service" policy. If transportation is out of the question, then the kids would walk barefoot to school or home, and they would have to walk more than a mile towards school or home. Along the way, who knows they will be stepping on with their bare feet. One time, I almost step on a snake. I hope Kleptin accepts my challenge, as I like to take on the best debater with this debate. This is my only second debate so I am beginner debater taking on the master debater with a easy debate.

First off, I guess this is a controversial issue so I'll do it. Bear in mind that this is my first time. ~~ You say that school uniforms are expensive, you think non school uniforms are much cheaper? Finance regarding buying both school and non-school uniforms will always be a problem. Also, kids aren't the nicest nowadays; I know for a fact that the richer kids will bully the poorer kids for not wearing popular branded clothes. So by saying you want non-school uniform all the time, you're indirectly promoting bullying. You say and I quote "Having kids all wear the same thing can make a harmful envirement for kids to learn." It's actually the opposite As sad as it is to say, you can tell how a person is doing financially by what they wear; kids don't want their peers to know their parents may be having financial problems. If everyone is wearing the exact same thing, no one will find out about any of the problems they may have outside school. The idea of expressing yourself clothes-wise is ludicrous. When in school, that's not the way you should be expressing yourself; you SHOULD be expressing yourself with vast knowledge of the subjects you learn, playing well in sports. Of course there's the fact it'll improve general appearances for the future but that's not a very strong argument so you can disregard that. But now, here's the gruesome part: What if there was a major accident and a kid was lost? How would you describe that kid? See, if they were wearing a designated uniform, it would be a lot easier to pin-point those who ever appeared in situations like that. And believe it or not, these things do happen often. In conclusion, everyone wearing the same thing will prevent bullying, save lives and you don't need to express yourself via clothes. I agree that non-school uniform days should happen every so often but not everyday; we don't need that at all.

Before I delve into my argument, I will post two definitions. School: An institution for educating children. Schooling: Education or training received, especially at school. Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university. Schooling and education are distinct concepts, and not explicitly congruent, but very closely related. Based on the definitions posted above, education may or may not take place in a school setting, but schools are intended to be places of education. Education may not explicitly mean that every human must "go to school" in order to be successful, but school is arguably the best source for education. Public schools provide education in language arts, mathematics, sciences, social studies, and arts. This is a tremendous resource in education that is far more accessible than attempting to find these lessons in the real world. Outside of school, you are typically forced to focus on job-specific learning, rather than true, mind expanding education. To suggest that education is nothing more than a reference of trivial facts is to confuse education with some sort of memory game. For example, keeping with Pro's Twain reference: if I ask you "what does The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn mean to you?" First, if you are not in a school program, this book will likely be unfamiliar. The only people who will have interest in this book are those who have specifically been introduced to it at some point. Second, if education is to be an "encyclopedia of dry facts," then you may as well look up the book's meaning on Google and repeat it as your own. However, being that this is not what the book means to you, the response is dishonest and void. Education is about understanding, rather than simply remembering. Being that I do not know which particular period of school Pro intends to be debating, I will focus on both high school and college education. According to the National Dropout Prevention Center, high school dropouts face exponentially more adversity than those who finish their high school education. High school dropouts are four times as likely to be unemployed as those who have completed four or more years of college. Alternatively, graduates earn $143 more per week than high school dropouts. Dropouts are also more likely to be dependent on public assistance than graduates of high school. Finally, about 75% of America's State prison inmates, almost 59% of Federal inmates, and 69% of local jail inmates did not complete high school (Harlow, 2003). All of this, in addition to having less opportunity to pursue legitimate and meaningful education. Finally, a survey was taken by an organization known as Career Connections. This survey revealed that 74 percent of high school dropouts wish they would have stayed in school, and 76 percent admit that they would happily re-enroll if they were able. Moving on to the college level, I first am compelled to tell you that, if you are hoping for real mind expanding education, then college is far more interesting than high school. College allows you to pursue your interests and choose classes that you will genuinely enjoy. However, in order to reach college education, you have to make it through high school so that you can earn the opportunity to attend. That being said, entering the job market without a wealth of experience or a college degree is simply suicidal in this current economy. Employers are only looking for the best candidates for each position, and the employee market has already saturated most positions with applicant after applicant. Because of this, college degrees, especially reputable degrees, are absolutely critical to being successful in the current economy, and to suggest otherwise is deeply misleading to future generations; this misleading concept has arguably ruined millions of potentially successful lives. This isn't difficult to believe when we consider that college graduates earn $336 more per week than high school graduates ($479 more per week than high school dropouts), totaling a difference of $17,472 per year. If the average person works from age 24/25 until retirement at this steady pay rate, then you will make roughly $700,000 dollars more in a lifetime than someone who did not attend college. School may not always be the most effective form of education, but I refuse to believe that school is a factory of facts, as you portray it to be. A school's intent should be to encourage education and productive discussion, not to cater to every interest. If your "thinking outside of the box" has legitimate educational merit, and is beneficial to the group as a whole, then teachers generally will accept and encourage it. If it is disruptive or disrespectful, then teachers have cause to shy away from it. With a group setting, and the high regulations that force schools to cram more and more into each lessons plan, school classes have little time to explore unnecessary matters. And at the end of the day, unless "thinking outside of the box" is a revolutionary approach to a tired concept, than it is unnecessary. School isn't trying to make you "just good enough for the next level." Schools attempt to provide you with a rounded base so that you are not at any disadvantage once you reach the next level. If I may ask a rhetorical question: when is the last time that you fell asleep in class? The followup that I will ask is whether this is because of the teacher, or your own lack of attention. The statistic that you posted about a student dropping out every 9 seconds is actually every 29 seconds according to Do Something. You suggest that this is because students find school irrelevant and uninteresting. I would argue that this is just as much the fault of the student as it is the teacher's. Teachers have anywhere from 20 to 400 students at any given time, and schools do not have the luxury of tailoring their lessons to each students. If teachers have a responsibility to provide students with real educational content, than students have an equal responsibility to respond with both attention and enthusiasm. Real teachers, will always attempt to engage their students in discussion, and many of those students do not lose interest, either because they make a sincere effort, or because they have no interest in the first place. Some students fail to engage themselves in any substantial learning or thought, because they do not want to have to put effort into understanding text, or precedent, or the intricacies of a subject. Rather than force themselves to participate in a class that seems difficult or uninteresting, these students would rather blame the school for not holding their interest. It is an unfortunate reality, but hard-effort is necessary in school and exponentially more-so in unschooled education. If Pro truly loves education, then my only resolution can be to endure school. The junior and senior years are both educationally and socially fulfilling, and then college is a unique educational experience altogether. If Pro's response is that education can be obtained outside of school settings, then I propose that unschooled education is exponentially more difficult and less profitable than schooled education. Finally, if Pro's position is that school is irrelevant, uninteresting, and, for lack of a better word, boring; then I will close with a few quotes which I hope will accentuate my points. He who opens a school door, closes a prison. - Victor Hugo A man who has never gone to school may steal from a freight car; but if he has a university education, he may steal the whole railroad. - President Theodore Roosevelt I look forward to Pro's rebuttal.

This is like my sixth or fifth time debating school uniform, but instead of copying my standard argument I will try to use logic to rebut and build up my arguments this time, for challenge and for fun."Discipline: If an adult wore a slobbish outfit to work, they would not have the energy or will to behave professionally. The same goes for students. If a student is wearing whatever they find in their closet, they will not want to try as hard as they normally do."What do you ever mean? Just because you wear casually does not mean you'll work casually and unwell. Perhaps it is because the uniform is TOO professional, that students don't work as well. Think about it. Uniforms don't feel comfortable to everyone. Furthermore, some students feels like it limits and attacks their right to expression. Therefore by feeling uncomfortable in the extremely-professional clothes, they would actually "not want to try as hard as they normally do", as my opponent claims.School Spirit: When all students are wearing the same outfit, they will feel a sense of unity, even if they do not know any other people. Are people really unified if they wear the same thing? Short people can still be ridiculed by tall people. Racist students will bully others on their skin color regardless of the fact that they're all wearing the same things. People with mental disabilities will remain teased. Our modern society's students are too clever and see through everything, they'll find something to disrupt this so-called "unity". Unfortunately, wearing the same thing does not mean being equals in these bullies' minds.Reduce Non-Academic Distractions:Yet at the same time there are distractions. There are clear cases where students complain about their uniforms, one even about a mere emblem! Regardless of whether the student was right or not to complain, this source [http://ic.galegroup.com...] clearly highlights the problem of students being more distracted than ever with the addition of school uniforms. The case here [http://articles.latimes.com...] shows us a complaint from a student's parent about the school motto imprinted on the uniform shirt. Have students complained about needing uniforms?? Nope. But with uniforms, students become distracted from school and worry about their self-image ever so more based on their uniform. It is obvious that we cannot distract these students. We must have the best environment possible, without uniforms' problem."Also, it will prevent guys from ogling over a girl's cleavage, while preventing girls from staring at a guy's butt."What do you mean? Girls and boys can be equally hot in school uniforms. Students still gonna stare at each other in love regardless of what their wear. Less Stress on Parents/Guardians:Not all work requires uniforms. For those that don't require uniforms, using uniforms will decrease the students' abilities to chose their clothing wisely. My opponent has only used one source to justify his reasoning. That is simply not enough. You need the addition of logic, and actual cases plus evidence to prove your points.Back to you, SongGeek324.


Question: Should Pupils Be Required To Don School Uniforms?

Students should be required to wear school uniforms. I believe that students should don school uniforms. In schools where students have the freedom to choose their attire, there is a higher likelihood of bullying based on fashion choices. When everyone wears the same uniform, it eliminates the possibility of ridiculing each other's fashion sense, thus reducing such instances of bullying. Moreover, if students have the liberty to dress as they please, they might spend excessive time selecting their outfits, potentially leading to tardiness for school.

But wearing school uniform is tedious, which means nothing special. As i repeated before, when we wear casual clothes we can show our own fashions. Moreover, when we want to be attractive and want to show good thing for others, wearing casual clothes will bring lots of benefits about it.

On average a mid-class school uniform would be around $85. Plus an additional one. How can a child feel special and different if every other kid is wearing the same thing. It can very much effect the child social and learning environment. And when you said that 'what if there was a major accident and a kid was lost? How would you identify him?' i completely agree with that statement. If a child is lost how easy will it be to identify one kid if hundreds of other kids are wearing the exactly same attire. And you very much need to express yourself through clothing. Its a right and helps develop fundamental social skills. In what way would you have the uneducated conclusion that it can prevent bullying. Explain.

For the feedback, thank you. I totally appreciate you treating this as a worthy debate. I’m enjoying it as well. Rebuttal 1 I believe you are missing the point about religion in your school, and your examples. It an example, its not making your argument that Religion should not be forced on children in school. Your just stating what happened to you and others. Even if every 2nd school had prayer, it doesn't make your argument any different that it occurs. Did you want to avoid math, and do you not use it now? Is this not the same? Rebuttal 2 You present two impossible tenants. Regardless, it doesn't support your argument, or further the debate, unless you’re going to say, your religion is allowed and your religion is not. It’s a side issue not related to the debate but problem with your overall argument, by saying one has priority of belief over another. Rebuttal 3 So we go from weak women to a possible powerful fanatic. Interesting. As for unconformable it depends where I am an what I'm doing. If it’s in the bathroom probably uncomfortable. However if anyone knocks on my door during a reasonable time, I am more then willing to debate or talk with. Again begging the question does not further your argument. You still have not made an effective argument as to why. Discomfort and objection is not rational ground for your argument. Rebuttal 4 Actually I think we both misunderstood. I took the position of North America an industrialized world, where you mean every school and public schools. However it doesn't address your question it shouldn't be forced, just that it varies what the laws are. Rebuttal 5 Your argument from bias is slightly biased. I lived with 5 gay men during university, being the only straight one in the house for a year. A friend, who is a drag queen, upon his birthday, requested we all dress in drag for a night, as his present. I look fabulous in my g/fs dress. I am not homophobic. My argument, which you seemed to miss, is that you cannot choose topics based on discomfort of the people involved. Your argument that it might offend gay people to hear that the bible says there doomed to hell is not a reason not to study the bible and its impact on history especially when it says that. Maybe if you taught it, you would have less gay Christians and more ration gay men when it came to religion. If your argument is not to teach people because it might offend them, then teaching evolution might offend Christians who believe in ID. If you choose to support gay offensive over Christian’s offense, what is your basis to choose? again this is moving your argument forward, only if you choose to have rights over another based on discomfort. This is a weak argument. My argument why religion should be forced. Why? Its a school, where else are you supposed to learn things? Home study, your friend down the street a church? It is completely acceptable to force religion into school. Teach about religion, its effects, its contradictions, its actual message (slavery, incest, bigotry) and the fact you can’t prove a god exist. It’s like not teaching about Hitler and the holocaust and ignoring that it was a Christian idea and movement (Sam Harris, letters to a Christian Nation). To wit, not a single member of the founding fathers was Christian in any sense most people apply it and the treaty of Tripoli stated that US was not a Christian nation, which was signed by the congress. Again, very few people seem to know that. If people taught it you wouldn't have Michael Bauchman repeating it and being believed by a majority of Americans. If you don’t teach history, your doomed to repeat it. Defiantly have religion in the class room, and you will have a lot less religious people in the world and a better informed public. And defiantly include ID in science, make it mandatory 1st year in high school. The more you read about what science is and the flaws of ID, the more people will stop calling it science. Show why it’s not, show how it’s not, and what science actually is. Teach the controversy. You know how you get a well-informed person on a subject, have them read about it. The bible, include it as mandatory reading. Make children (or teens) read it. All of it. Twice. Have a pop quiz of "does god promote slavery and if so how many times?" "does the god really hate gay people?" `was the bible used to justify slavery in the south, north and everywhere else?` 'given that Jesus what born in the middle east, to Jewish parents, why is it that every church you walk in, he looks like an poster child for albinos hocking sun screen?" “What day did Jesus die, Friday morning, afternoon, Saturday, Sunday or all of the above?” you’re going to have a lot more rational people if you have to read it. http://en.wikipedia.org...

Now my opponent basically said two things. The first, that bullying can still be thereSecond, regular clothes still cost moneyFirst, a mjority of the bullying comes from clothing. There may be other bullying factors, but stopping a majority is one step closer to stopping bullying, which is a great benefit. They next talk about money. Lets put it this wayAltogether, lets say without uniforms, you need $5 per day of the week for clothes average. Thats $35. Uniforms, average lets say cost $20 altogether for 5 days. Then, only $10 for the weekend's regular clothesThus, only $30 for the week. My opponent has not given a number of how much uniforms will cost families more, therefore, you have to vote CON. Lastly, to summarize all the arguments. All these arguments, cost and bullying is nothing compared to HUMAN LIVES. Without uniforms, kids could be lost or kidnapped. Without proper oversight by teachers, children could DIE. You have to vote CON because we stop bullying, save money, and SAVE LIVES.

school uniforms keep students focused on their studies, not their clothes. A publishing stated that if all students are wearing the same outfit, they are not worried about how they look and how they fit in with their peers, so that keeps them focused in their education

You may believe that PE should be mandatory in middle schools but I disagree. One reason why I think PE shouldn"t be mandatory is because some children/people may feel self conscious about their level of athleticism. They may be less coordinated and feel badly about themselves. Then, in PE their peers can make fun of you for not being athletic enough and not being able to do certain things that other people can.

Thank You for those arguments but No matter what you dress students in, they will always find a way to pass judgement upon their peers; there are many other ways to judge people and form cliques, some of these things are: hair style hair color height weight accessories (ie necklaces, watches and etc. ) odor (type of perfume/clone and etc. ) the way one walks smoking habits . http://everydaylife.globalpost.com... This can lead to forms of bullying. also They cost more than other clothes Even with uniforms, parents would still need to purchase "regular" clothes for when students are not in school, thus creating an additional expense. A 2012 presentation by North Brunswick Township Public Schools in New Jersey reported the average cost for families to purchase uniforms would be about $300 per student each year PLUS clothes for after school. People don't stay in uniform all day. Then there is summer. People who wear uniforms have to buy the same amount of clothes PLUS their uniforms . http://everydaylife.globalpost.com...

You said it yourself Teachers are regarded as professionals, so they in no way must have a problem showing it. restricting certain dress code's will not help the situation they must have a specific dress code in which they can be identified and given the proper respect they deserve. Foe instance when people see a policeman they get frightened because of what he/she has on, that's the type of authority teachers most use in class rooms.

PE should be mandatory in schools. Kids and teens in school are still growing. Going outside and being active is essential in doing this. As well as lowering risks of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, PE allows students to bond with their classmates in an environment outside of the classroom. PE also clears your mind, and helps us release energy and calm down.

This is the argument from my former account xXCryptoXx. This argument was not plagiarized; for it is my own work being used on this account that I created. My Arguments 1. Uniforms may increase a student’s self esteem because they do not have to worry constantly to be better dressed than those around them. [1] Many kids are discouraged by the fact that they don't own, or cannot afford some of the clothing other kids can. Uniforms put all kids at the same level, and takes that much more stress off the students that cannot afford the latest "fashion". [2] By implementing uniforms confidence is boosted and negative peer pressure is eliminated. Over 75% of schools that implemented school uniforms noticed a drop in peer pressure. [3] 2. Uniforms improve learning by not allowing kids to be distracted. Clothes can be a huge distraction when you are in the classroom, especially if you are bored. Kids always want to know what others are wearing and even judge other students over it. Uniforms eliminate this problem and helps kids to stay focused in class. 3. Uniforms show that everyone there with you is part of your school. It shows you are all part of a team. It promotes school spirit and shows that everyone there is "on the same side". [4] This togetherness helps to eliminate division among students at the school and reduces bullying; giving a sense of community is beneficial to the mental well being of a student. [5] 4. Uniforms help the school faculty to quickly identify who is part of the school and in the end could actually help in keeping strangers and potentially dangerous people off the campus. This helps to make students feel safer at school. School uniforms may also eliminate gang and clique symbols bringing about a feeling of safety and togetherness. Safety is very important when increasing the amount of students who enroll in a school. 5. Bullies like to pick on kids who are lesser than them, and therefore tend to pick on kids who do not wear quality or popular clothes. [6]By implementing school uniforms this problem is solved. School uniforms encourage discipline through neatness, order, and equality among students. [6] 6. School uniforms encourage creative forms of self expression. Since students lose the ability to express themselves in certain ways through the clothes they were, they will be more likely to express themselves through things such as their personality, academic performance, clubs, and sports. It pushes students to put themselves out there. 7. School uniforms reduce violence and student behavioral problems. [7] Long Beach, California District School held a study comparing violence and behavioral problem rates among students before and after uniforms were implemented. In the five years following the implementation of school uniforms there was an 86% drop in violent assaults. Vandalism cases dropped from 1409 to 106. [8] The U.S. Department of Education also found that school crime decreased 36%, sexual offenses decreased 74%, and fights between students dropped 51% after school uniforms were implemented.[13] Almost 80% schools that implemented school uniforms noticed an improvement in student discipline. [9] Schools that implemented school uniforms also showed to have a higher graduation rate and attendance rate than schools without school uniforms. [11] [12] School uniforms have helped improve schools, as emphasized by one study that finds that “various benefits to wearing uniforms were reported, including decreases in discipline, gang involvement and bullying; and increases in safety, eases of going to school, confidence and self-esteem. Additionally, school police data showed a 63 percent reduction in police log reports during the first year of implementation. Other decreases were noted in reports of gang-related activities and student fights, along with graffiti, property damage, battery and administrative assist. “[10] [1] http://everydaylife.globalpost.com... [2] http://www.eduguide.org... [3] https://www.dickies.com... [4]http://www.greatschools.org... [5]http://www.frenchtoast.com... [6] http://www.parenting.org... [7]http://www.calvaryschoolkc.com... [8] http://www.davidsonacademy.com... [9] http://www.buzzle.com... [10] http://www.unr.edu... [11] http://www.19actionnews.com... [12] http://www.uh.edu... [13] http://www.psmag.com...


Question: Should Pupils Be Required to Don School Uniforms?

The implementation of compulsory school uniforms is a necessary policy. Firstly, it's crucial to clarify that while I advocate for mandatory uniforms, I disagree with overly strict enforcement, such as punishing students for dirty uniforms. Schools should have a lenient approach to such issues, as I experienced in my own schooling. The concern over compulsory uniforms being restrictive is somewhat exaggerated. Surveys show that while a majority of students may not like uniforms, a significant portion acknowledges their benefits, such as reducing gang violence and not compromising their identity.

The argument that school uniforms eliminate the need for fear of rigid dress codes is an overstatement. Uniforms are not universally feared or disliked by students. An article on the causes of bullying doesn't necessarily prove that economic bullying is common, but it can be considered a form of bullying under broader causes like "untaught" behaviors. Uniforms help bridge the gap between economic statuses more effectively than regular clothing.

Uniforms are beneficial economically, as they can often be purchased for less than regular clothes and are more affordable for some parents. Schools should provide options for purchasing uniforms at various price points and offer second-hand uniform stores. Uniforms also save time, as students in non-uniform schools spend considerable time deciding on their outfits to avoid peer judgment.

The claim that uniforms do not promote unity is inaccurate. Uniforms may not completely eliminate judgment based on appearance, but they do contribute to a more unified school environment. They also enhance safety, as they make it more difficult for outsiders to blend in with students, although they don't guarantee complete security.

Regarding liberal discipline, school children already have sufficient freedom in various aspects of their lives. Giving them too much freedom in what they wear to school sacrifices important aspects like unity and equality. While uniforms don't completely solve these issues, they move in the right direction. Compulsory school uniforms are the best policy for students. This debate has been both interesting and challenging, and I look forward to the next round.

"Nike is the uniform for kids all over the world. . . ""~ M. I. A. Nike is the everyday attire for kids all around the globe. People think that middle schools shouldn't have students wear school uniforms. There are many reasons why people think that middle schools shouldn't have uniforms such as everyday attire is more comfortable, It restricts students from expressing themselves, And it takes a shorter amount of time to get ready. Students want to be the most focused in school, So middle-schoolers would rather wear everyday attire because it is more comfortable. Many middle school students will agree with a writer who said: ". . . The uniforms can be very uncomfortable too tight or too loose. " (debate. Org) School uniforms can be so tight around the waist that students get a stomach ache. If middle-schoolers end up getting a stomach ache students will need to go to the office. This might cause students to miss school for the rest of the day which will put students behind in some classes. Missing class is a bad thing for students, So allowing middle school students to wear comfortable or everyday attire such as Nike is helpful.

Dress code is just a way for teachers to enforce more rules.. I myself used to believe this. But if you look more into depth in this you see that Dress Code Policies in Schools can be very benificial to the enviroment around you.

This is like my sixth or fifth time debating school uniform, but instead of copying my standard argument I will try to use logic to rebut and build up my arguments this time, for challenge and for fun."Discipline: If an adult wore a slobbish outfit to work, they would not have the energy or will to behave professionally. The same goes for students. If a student is wearing whatever they find in their closet, they will not want to try as hard as they normally do."What do you ever mean? Just because you wear casually does not mean you'll work casually and unwell. Perhaps it is because the uniform is TOO professional, that students don't work as well. Think about it. Uniforms don't feel comfortable to everyone. Furthermore, some students feels like it limits and attacks their right to expression. Therefore by feeling uncomfortable in the extremely-professional clothes, they would actually "not want to try as hard as they normally do", as my opponent claims.School Spirit: When all students are wearing the same outfit, they will feel a sense of unity, even if they do not know any other people. Are people really unified if they wear the same thing? Short people can still be ridiculed by tall people. Racist students will bully others on their skin color regardless of the fact that they're all wearing the same things. People with mental disabilities will remain teased. Our modern society's students are too clever and see through everything, they'll find something to disrupt this so-called "unity". Unfortunately, wearing the same thing does not mean being equals in these bullies' minds.Reduce Non-Academic Distractions:Yet at the same time there are distractions. There are clear cases where students complain about their uniforms, one even about a mere emblem! Regardless of whether the student was right or not to complain, this source [http://ic.galegroup.com...] clearly highlights the problem of students being more distracted than ever with the addition of school uniforms. The case here [http://articles.latimes.com...] shows us a complaint from a student's parent about the school motto imprinted on the uniform shirt. Have students complained about needing uniforms?? Nope. But with uniforms, students become distracted from school and worry about their self-image ever so more based on their uniform. It is obvious that we cannot distract these students. We must have the best environment possible, without uniforms' problem."Also, it will prevent guys from ogling over a girl's cleavage, while preventing girls from staring at a guy's butt."What do you mean? Girls and boys can be equally hot in school uniforms. Students still gonna stare at each other in love regardless of what their wear. Less Stress on Parents/Guardians:Not all work requires uniforms. For those that don't require uniforms, using uniforms will decrease the students' abilities to chose their clothing wisely. My opponent has only used one source to justify his reasoning. That is simply not enough. You need the addition of logic, and actual cases plus evidence to prove your points.Back to you, SongGeek324.

you and me were in schools. I think that we both hated uniform. There are many problems with the uniform, because when we didn't wear, all teachers abused us, it affects to the psychology of youth. Furthermore, it is business, what I mean is that makers uniform sell us on high price, so not everyone can afford it. In anyway, youth want to buy other styled things, added to it they have to buy uniform. so it is bad for families who are financially lower. think of it!!!

Once again all points stated are false. Since you are so persistant, I will make arguments underlining the benefits of school uniforms, but first I shall refute.REFUTATIONS"1st again like I said before it is against the first amendment." 1st I would like to point out you still fail to meet your BoP. You show no evidence that it goes against the first amendment. Before even explaining how it doesn't go agains the first amendment I would like to point the most obvious thing. Uniforms aren't only in America. Uniforms are worn all over the world, and not every country has the same amendament as America. In fact, few other countries even have amendaments. Now to continue on to the 1st amendament. Since you failed to meet your BoP, which is already pretty much a loss, I will share mine.The first amendament is the following:"The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and also restricting an individual’s religious practices. It guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and to petition their government. " [1] It guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly and the right to petition. It forbids congress for stopping religious practices. It guarantees freedom of expression. In the first amendament, when they speak of freedom of expression, they mean the right to speach. Not expressing yourself through clothing and money. You can tell they speak solely of speach when they say "restricting the press or right of individuals to speak freely". So as you can see, making people wear uniforms is not against the first amendament."2nd I am not saying that everyone has to wear clothes different everyday.3rd Just the choice of individuality." Neither are valid reasons to prohibit uniforms. Both are biased answers. You need not clothing to express your individuality, you can do so through a variety of other ways such as art and dancing.------------------------ Since you are so persistant, I will now list reasons why uniforms are beneficial, and shouldn't be removed. CONTENTION 1: BULLYING PREVENTION As the source I posted in previous rounds, people are bullied due to their apperance. This not only concernes their physical natural bodies, however the clothes they wear as well. With uniforms, everyone wears the same clothing, and so bullying someone for their clothes is no longer an option. So, one way that people are bullied is completly abolished. So, though it doesn't stop bullying, it weakens it in a way.CONTENTION 2: MONEY SAVING An average uniform for everything cost about 200$. [2] The average amount of clothes a household spends on clothing is roughly 2000$. Dividing this into a family of four would result in about 500$ a year. With uniforms, since the majority of the time you wear your uniform, the amount of clothes you buy becomes much less. This will end up costing less money per child so that low income families could afford clothing. Contention 3: Restricts inapropriate clothing Yes, there are already school dress codes to prevent this, however the consequences are suddel. However, uniforms are much more serious. Not wearing them could end up in suspension. So, since the consequences are severe, inapropriate clothing will be worn much less.------------------------------------ As you can see, there is no valid reason to prohibit uniforms. They aid people in saving money, prevent bullying and even inapropriate clothing. Banning uniforms, you are irrationally banning benefits.Sources:[1]http://www.law.cornell.edu...[2]http://www.statisticbrain.com...[3]http://money.howstuffworks.com...;

PE should be mandatory in schools. Kids and teens in school are still growing. Going outside and being active is essential in doing this. As well as lowering risks of obesity, diabetes, high cholesterol, and high blood sugar, PE allows students to bond with their classmates in an environment outside of the classroom. PE also clears your mind, and helps us release energy and calm down.

I suppose that means you want me to begin. I'd like to establish at first that freedom of choice is good by its own virtue. Allowing students the opportunity to choose their clothing is therefore also good. Secondly, the money spent on making school uniforms is money that parents could spend better, i.e. towards tutoring. Finally, I'd like to point out that it is possible to institute dress codes in schools to prevent inappropriate clothing from vein worn, without completely limiting the choice of the students.

Has any body told you nice shirt? I feels good but with uniforms everybody looks boring so you can't say nice shirt because everybody is wearing the same shirt. Also bland is not good or fun.

No, I do think there should be a dress code. No mistake. But a uniform would mean all the male teachers dressed the same, and vice versa for the female teachers. These are professionals, so they absolutely should maintain an air of professionalism, but uniforms wouldn't be in any way helpful. As far as for students, if a teacher is judging them on their fashion choices, that is a whole separate issue. But some sort of dress code should apply. Like, no ripped clothes, no underwear showing, etc.

As i said people don't want to wear uniform because they have to wear it. If they were allowed to wear what they want then they would soon get bored of it. Also you should be proud of the school you attend and should be willing to wear part of the uniform so as people know which school you go to and that you are proud to.


Question: Should Pupils Be Required To Don School Uniforms?

Public school students ought to wear school uniforms, but this can limit certain rights. Yes, the cherished Constitution, the cornerstone of America, is central to this discussion. Some critics argue that uniforms aren't a panacea for the issues that schools face, yet they infringe upon a student's right to self-expression, as enshrined in the First Amendment. In a California school, 73% of students felt their First Amendment rights were breached. After signing a petition, the school reverted to its previous policies. The case of Tinker v. Des Moines established that students in public schools have a constitutional right to use their attire, such as black armbands, to convey their views on contentious matters. [source: everydaylife.globalpost.com...]

Actually, kids might be too upset because they have to wear uniforms to even focus. If you go to the link I posted above, it shows that uniforms have a negative effect on kids' school work and attendance. And like I said before, if someone wants to shoot someone bad enough, they will shoot them at another time and place if they can't do it at school.

First look at this site http://www.youtube.com... isn't that an reason enough. there would be less of a threat of guns in school. If we have school uniforms some of the bad kids wouldn't go to school and there would more learning to the good kids.

i prefer college uniform should be mandatory. although it increases priority,but children wear school uniform from their child hood. they get bored of this uniforms. but it is necessary to wear a uniform its reduces the burden of buying costly dresses.

Neither the teachers nor the students should wear uniforms. It restricts freedom, promotes conformity over individualism, and neither stop bullying or improve test scores(or any other success metric).

School uniforms, in general, seem to stretch the notion of assertion over students. There may be advantages with respect to fashion conservation, but it still destroys the concept of independence and art. In reality, wearing such uniforms brings a relatively stable nation like America, more like that of Syria, where uniforms are required by students, as well as longer class days (everyculture.com). If there is not a decrease in student morality, then certainly there can be one in their artistic flare. As the sun-sentinel.com suggests, wearing “uniforms stifle creativity” implying that to be creative proposes to not wear them in the first place (material conditional then modus tollens). While they may have their benefits, they harm far more.

For me, we have to respect each of students personality and fashion for style. Due to the fact, contemporary people are open-minded. So they have duty for show their fashion. Therefore, i think students don't need to wear school uniform at school.

Before beggining, I would like to make some notes. First of all, I apologize for the small font last round, it was an error. Secondly, I also forgot to cite my sources. Here they are:[1]http://www.lettersofnote.com...[2]http://www.dailymail.co.uk... Now to continue on to the debate with this big, readable font.REFUTATIONS "Temmo you fail to realize that the topic is suppose to say school uniforms should not be banned.Regardless if you refute my points you yourself have failed to state any points."There is no need for me to provide any points. You are supposed to make points on why it should be banned since you are the instagator. Me as the contender am only required to refute your points, and explain how they are false."If you were as intelligent as you seemed you would have put points.Now the win is mine." Please refrain from personal attacks. Due to this comment, you have already lost points for conduct. Furthermore, the win isn't yours because I proved your arguments wrong."(Note: Temmo you say assasination is creative only in the eyes of a killer.You again fail at stating the point.)" False, I for one find some methods of assasination quite creative, and I am not a killer. "Freedom of speech regardless you got off point how do you know most people dont like creativity." How do I know? Over 1 million results on google of people who hate art and creativity, including myself."And if they dont then at least the do not have to wear the exact same thing everyday." I had a uniform in grade school and I loved it. It is fair to make them wear clothes due to all the benefits they present."My point about bulling is that weather you have ripped jeans or silk trousers you will still be made fun of about the following: the way your face looks,your hair looks,your look (in general),or a yo mama joke.My point is that bullies will always find something to make fun of weather its your clothes of not." Did you even read my argument? I said people will still get bullied. However, with uniforms, 1 method of bullying is gone, so bullying is diminished. You fail to meet your BoP, and still fail to make any valid argument. I have no need to make any points.

we should not have school uniforms we have freedome for a reason for goodnes sakes freedome people fawght for it and now we have it

I agree with you that allowing students to wear whatever they want helps them in their creativity and teaches them how to make their own decisions. But doing learning journeys, whenever a student gets lost, what if a teacher that the student does not know happens to walk past him? And if the teacher also does not know the student is from the same school? If the student is wearing school uniform, then the teacher would know that he is a student and help to bring back to his class. But if the student is not wearing school uniform, then the teacher would not know he is a student. Bullying does happen in schools if the students wear school uniforms or not, but at least for schools with uniforms, the victims of bullying will not have to worry about the clothes they wear which is one less thing to worry about as long as they keep their uniforms neat.

Con has conceded that pupils should take Mathematics and English. Thus he has conceded the resolution. Just to provide an argument in case he rudely attempts to introduce new arguments in the last round; Purpose of education At a basic level the purpose of education to enhance the mental abilities of all students and thus improve the contribution they can provide to society. English and Mathematics are the most important subjects as they facilitate basic communication skills (which unfortunately my opponent lacks) and basic numeracy, which is useful in everyday life. Con has failed to demonstrate why the subjects of English and Mathematics should not be compulsory.


Question: Should Pupils Be Required to Don School Uniforms?

Students ought to adhere to a uniform dress code.

In line with the First Amendment, one has the freedom to express opinions that others might find disagreeable or offensive. Similarly, the Second Amendment allows for the possession of firearms. However, these rights are not absolute, particularly in educational settings. Both public and private schools, as institutions, have the prerogative to enforce a dress code as a condition for attendance, akin to the policies of businesses such as restaurants that require patrons to be properly dressed. Companies and governmental entities can dictate attire on their premises, and schools, being either private or public, can enforce uniform policies. If one is not in agreement with these rules, the alternative is homeschooling. Adhering to a school's uniform policy is not an infringement on personal liberties when one voluntarily attends the institution. It is akin to respecting a host's rules when invited to their home, such as refraining from smoking indoors. Schools also prohibit other items, like weapons, offensive language, and certain attire, which are legal outside of school grounds under the U.S. Bill of Rights. Asking someone to leave for violating these rules is not a violation of civil liberties. The same principle applies to uniform requirements. A school's property is subject to its rules, not those of the students. Drawing from personal experience, schools with strict dress codes often produce students who are academically superior and well-disciplined. Uniforms do not guarantee that students will not misbehave, but they do not hinder academic performance either. The burden of proof lies with those who argue that uniforms negatively impact students, as there are numerous examples of high-achieving educational institutions, such as military academies, that require uniforms and emphasize discipline. These institutions maintain that uniforms contribute to a disciplined environment, despite the possibility of individual misconduct. Without credible evidence, personal anecdotes about the negative effects of uniforms are insufficient to challenge the effectiveness of uniform policies. It is incumbent upon the proponents of anti-uniform policies to demonstrate the detrimental effects of uniforms, beyond claims of rights violations, which are not applicable in the context of a school's governance. Numerous private and public schools with uniform requirements achieve academic excellence, disproving the notion that uniforms are inherently detrimental.

On average a mid-class school uniform would be around $85. Plus an additional one. How can a child feel special and different if every other kid is wearing the same thing. It can very much effect the child social and learning environment. And when you said that 'what if there was a major accident and a kid was lost? How would you identify him?' i completely agree with that statement. If a child is lost how easy will it be to identify one kid if hundreds of other kids are wearing the exactly same attire. And you very much need to express yourself through clothing. Its a right and helps develop fundamental social skills. In what way would you have the uneducated conclusion that it can prevent bullying. Explain.

school uniforms keep students focused on their studies, not their clothes. A publishing stated that if all students are wearing the same outfit, they are not worried about how they look and how they fit in with their peers, so that keeps them focused in their education

School uniforms are expensive to some middle and lower class citizens. They are not comfortable to children and can be hard for them to learn. Kids have the right to wear whatever they want, and what is comfortable form them to learn. Having kids all wear the same thing can make a harmful envirement for kids to learn. Every child is different in there own way.

I think school uniform shouldn't be worn as it is a waste of money and is too strict in style. It takes ages to iron and because we all have "normal" clothes anyway, there is no point in getting new clothes. School uniform doesn't suit everyone and you cant show off your style. Uniforms attract bullies because of the way you wear them. Also, any stranger will be able to see what school you go to and it might be a way of them tracking who you are. And no one likes them. so do you want to be uncomfortable in a stuffy school or have fun showing YOUR personality and being yourself. check: listland.com/top-10-reasons-school-uniforms-should-be-banned http://learningin21.edublogs.org...

Hello fellow debaters! I am quite new to Debate.org and this is my first debate. I am also quite new to debating and I see this site as a chance to improve my skill and have fun at the same time. Without further ado: I believe that girls and boys should be required in their Physical Education classes to do the same amount of exercise. There have been famous athletes in both genders. According to nextgenjournal.com the number of female athletes outnumbered males on the 2012 Olympic U.S. team. I believe this proves that girls can do just as well as boys in gym classes.

My position is strong about wearing the school uniform. First and foremost, it is not place for fun, for stroll or something like that. The most important feature is discipline and that's why it must differ from another situations.

I believe that unifroms in private schools should NOT be allowed. In a private school you are suppose to be proper and all but uniforms in my opinion really don't allow us to express our creativity. May the best one win!!!

I think that public schools in UK shouldn't follow a religion. I think this for the following reasons: •It deters parents from sending their children to a public school. •Children are less likely to want to voice their views about their religion. •Children won't have an opportunity to form their own opinion about religion etc. Dear opponent: Please make valid points, not silly, irrelevant ones.

Con has conceded that pupils should take Mathematics and English. Thus he has conceded the resolution. Just to provide an argument in case he rudely attempts to introduce new arguments in the last round; Purpose of education At a basic level the purpose of education to enhance the mental abilities of all students and thus improve the contribution they can provide to society. English and Mathematics are the most important subjects as they facilitate basic communication skills (which unfortunately my opponent lacks) and basic numeracy, which is useful in everyday life. Con has failed to demonstrate why the subjects of English and Mathematics should not be compulsory.

You said it yourself Teachers are regarded as professionals, so they in no way must have a problem showing it. restricting certain dress code's will not help the situation they must have a specific dress code in which they can be identified and given the proper respect they deserve. Foe instance when people see a policeman they get frightened because of what he/she has on, that's the type of authority teachers most use in class rooms.


Question: Should Pupils Be Required to Don School Uniforms?

High school students should be required to wear uniforms.
I contend that students ought not to be compelled to don uniforms while attending school. Firstly, if pupils are obligated to don identical attire as their peers, they lose the ability to express their individuality. Attire is a crucial medium for showcasing one's personality to others. Secondly, this would add an additional financial burden. Some may argue that uniforms reduce the need for multiple outfits, but even if students don't wear these clothes outside of school, they still require casual wear for leisure and home use. Given that you already purchase clothes, why not maximize their utility before they become too small? You'll never wear your uniform post-graduation, so why spend on clothes you can't reuse repeatedly? Furthermore, some may feel constrained and uncomfortable in these enforced outfits. Everyone has a distinct body type, so why impose uniformity in appearance and attire? Some argue that clothing can divert students' attention from learning, but if they're uncomfortable in their uniforms, learning becomes challenging. We should permit students to wear clothes they feel at ease in. Lastly, uniforms may detract from school spirit. If students must wear uniforms, they can't sport team-specific outfits. They lose the opportunity to display team spirit when everyone wears the same outfit. Although there are some advantages to uniforms, the disadvantages outweigh them. Attire is a means of self-expression and a freedom that shouldn't be taken away.

Hats are not worn in schools for a similar reason that you wear pants. It is societal norm to not wear hats indoors, it is a societal norm to wear pants in public. It’s a part of basic etiquette. [1] Why should we care about etiquette? It sounds Victorian. Regardless of the potential unhip nature of some rule of etiquette, etiquette is essential to any civilization. The basic behavior that is accepted in social situations can mean the difference between success and failure in almost every aspect of life. Pushing norms of society, being avant garde, can be described as a positive attempt to express yourself. Wearing a hat may express some facet of your personality, or some artistic expression. What separates Andy Warhol’s sometimes anti-social behavior and a student wearing baseball cap other than arrogance? Even Andy Warhol knew when to wear pants.

P.E. is a class required by schools all across the country. Yet this class often fails at its main goal of encouraging children to exercise and alienates children by encouraging a violent atmosphere in which the strong prevail and the weak get picked on. Not only that, but it oftentimes affects bright individuals' GPA and is not fair to students' grades and academic achievement. How can you base a grade on wether someone can hit a ball the right way or run a certain distance.. Other activities revolving around P.E. such as having to take communal showers or having to change into a horrible uniform every class also make P.E. a terrible experience and overall reduce students' quality of life.

Well, Ladies and gentlemen! It seems that the instigator has forfeited (how sad), Though how he/she may have had some points, My case still stands. That is because ever since centuries ago, School uniforms has already been implemented. Why change something so historical now when you can invent other things than changing history? "Life is a dream for the wise, a game for the fool, a comedy for the rich, a tragedy for the poor" - Sholom Aleichem -

School uniforms creates unity" Proof? They also are pricey and many kids view it as a pain in the butt. I would know, we adopted uniforms in elementary school, 2nd grade. I remember solidly that the teacher gave an assignment to us to write a paper on our opinion based on an article about it. I was very against it as most students were. The unifying feeling does not have to come to uniforms. It's not like cliques don't exist because of they are used. I would feel just fine and I would know because again, in elementary school and middle school had uniforms. Still didn't make many friends. Bullying existed still. All it did was an another pain to think about when thinking of school. "In addition to that they are a form of identification. Identification at sometimes can be very crucial let us say a kindergarten 2 child is lost but is wearing a uniform. People can identify which school that student comes from." There are other solutions! And more comfortable too! "Also school uniforms can save parents' money." No! This was of one of the biggest complaints back when it was implemented in my elementary school years. Parents often already have clothing for summer and non school days and formerly for school as well! Now they have to spend more money and shopping time on uniforms. I am pretty sure many parents did not like having to put all the clothes they already had away and make space for more clothing only for school. Side note, guy from elementary school was not exactly the kindest dude happened to be one of the kids that had parents for uniforms. Uniforms reduce bullying? One may bully another because of what clothes the other wears. Ok? So teach students not to bully. On anything. Why should I have to wear matching clothing just to stop the bullying? I do not have enough characters to respond to the rest that you wrote, But I will try to in the next part

"If the school is going to make a dress code, than they should make a better effort to enforce it, shouldn't they? No one should be able to slip through the cracks." I assume this statement is the "resolution" of this debate. And if so, then I disagree. Completely. Why SHOULD schools uniformly enforce their dress code? I'm personally against dress codes. They might be better than school uniforms, but still, if there's no law against it, I feel students should have the right to wear what they want. And look how they want. Heck, if a boy wants to come into school in a dress, all the power to him. And so if you (the readers) are also against dress codes, then you would also be against the enforcement of dress codes, for the same reasons you are against dress codes. Therefore, regardless if the school has a dress code or not, it shouldn't be enforced. If you (the other readers)are FOR dress codes, then here's why schools should not "make a better effort" to enforce their dress codes anyway: The School's dress code, and enforcement policy, were designed to be as effective as possible. While we might like to think that Schools are all powerful, let's face it, it's just not the case. The best enforcement policy is one that curtails some clothing styles while incurring the least level of resistance. A rigid enforcement of a strict school dress code could stir up unwanted controversy which distracts from teaching. It could also stir up enough controversy and resistance to render the code useless if too many students flaunt the dress code. So let schools enforce their dress codes as they see fit in order to make the dress code effective and respectable. -Hear me Roar!

I will argue that school is necessary and should not be abolished. If school were abolished, then how would we learn anything needed to get a job or to be successful in life? School is necessary in teaching us practical skills that we can use in everyday life. Sure not all people will use trigonometry, but everyone needs to be able to speak a language to communicate, and communicate clearly. Problem solving skills learned in school from various subjests are also necessary for everyday life and some basic level of math is necessary as well. Higher education is important because without there would be no one to work in specialized jobs that need a high level of education, such as a neurosurgeon or biochemist. Sure parents could be relied on to teach their kids, but not all parents are good teachers and most cannot give children the education a school can, therefore resulting in a dumber population. As for homework it may seem unnecessary to you, but if you actually take the time to do it you will find that you'll be much more proficient in that subject.

For the purposes of this debate, unless otherwise challenged, "abnormal women" shall mean adult females with an unhealthy body weight, viz. being either underweight or overweight according to the body mass index scale (1) and "unfashionable uniform" shall mean one similar to the garment pictured hereunder: http://upload.wikimedia.org... The fact is, being underweight or overweight can present women with serious medical problems and they should obviously aim to be within the normal weight range in order to remain fit. (2, 3) In addition, women who are not too fat and not too thin are typically more attractive to men and are, therefore, not only the healthiest but also the happiest too. It is the type of female role models such as those normally portrayed in women's fashion magazines and adult male interest periodicals that girls and women need to aspire to because if they achieve this healthy body image they will be both healthier and happier. Furthermore, their husbands will be less tempted to run off with some properly fit Asian babe whilst on a business trip in Hong Kong which will lead to fewer marital breakdowns when his wife later hacks into his personal email account while he is out at work earning the money for her to spend on designer clothes. In conclusion, because women are typically really interested in fashionable clothes, forcing women who are too fat or thin to wear an ugly uniform whilst out in public will be a huge incentive for them to either lose or gain enough weight to be allowed to wear attractive garments of their own choice instead, and I therefore commend this resolution to the House. Thank you. (1)http://www.caloriecounting.co.uk... (2)http://www.womenshealth.gov... (3)http://www.womenshealth.gov...

My opponent has chossen to forfeit his chance to oppose my argument. But I would just like to say that by taking away a persons choice to wear what they want, you also take a little bit of a persons free will along with it. I think that if private schools want to have uniforms that is great! No person attending a public school though should be forced to wear a certain outfit everyday.

I have clearly won this debate because in debate.org rules if you miss a round you automatically lose, but I will still talk about school uniforms. Kids everyday are getting bullied and cloths are a big part of that. Also it saves a ton of money they can have more class field trips and do more school activities.

you and me were in schools. I think that we both hated uniform. There are many problems with the uniform, because when we didn't wear, all teachers abused us, it affects to the psychology of youth. Furthermore, it is business, what I mean is that makers uniform sell us on high price, so not everyone can afford it. In anyway, youth want to buy other styled things, added to it they have to buy uniform. so it is bad for families who are financially lower. think of it!!!


Question: Should Pupils Be Required to Don School Uniforms?

Schools shouldn't enforce a mandatory uniform policy.

(rebuttal for first paragraph): But how does it reduce such rates? You're presenting effects without the causes. Each point needs clarification since it appears as if you're diverging into unrelated topics without substantial evidence or citations. Who is Virginia Draa, and what is her stance on uniforms? Is she biased, and does her school enforce a uniform policy? What is her credibility, and what specific study are you referring to? Without these details, it's challenging to counter your argument.

(rebuttal for second paragraph): Once again, what study are you referencing? It seems you're fabricating information. As you mentioned earlier, we have Catholic and private schools, which typically require uniforms, while public schools do not. Currently, everyone has the choice to attend a school with or without uniforms. Amendment 1 grants American citizens the freedoms of speech, press, and religion. Clothing is a form of self-expression, revealing one's personality. If all schools enforce uniforms, it would infringe on the younger generation's constitutional rights, which is against the law and tarnishes our country's reputation. At present, students have the choice to attend a school with uniform requirements, acknowledging the potential limitations on their rights. This system ensures freedom of choice and the right to determine how to exercise one's freedoms, which is the essence of being an American citizen. If schools were to enforce uniforms, where would they acquire the funds to purchase or manufacture them? This would result in significant financial and constitutional issues.

(rebuttal for third paragraph): What about low-income families who can't afford uniforms? They might be denied education due to their financial status, which is discriminatory, illegal, and unconstitutional. Again, where are you sourcing your information? Please provide citations. Uniforms may aim to promote social conformity, but they don't alleviate the pressure on less fortunate students to keep up with wealthier peers. They still have to spend money on expensive uniforms.

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The transition to adulthood is influenced by early schooling experiences. However, mandatory uniforms can hinder this development. Since uniforms are compulsory, students are denied the opportunity to make decisions for themselves, a crucial aspect of adulthood. When you're young, your parents make decisions for you, but as you grow older, you gain the freedom to choose. Restricting students to wear uniforms denies them this autonomy.

Uniforms are intended to create a uniform appearance, but they often have the opposite effect. Students have diverse body types, and uniforms can negatively impact

As i said people don't want to wear uniform because they have to wear it. If they were allowed to wear what they want then they would soon get bored of it. Also you should be proud of the school you attend and should be willing to wear part of the uniform so as people know which school you go to and that you are proud to.

While your statement about your own P.E class may be true, how exactly are teachers supposed to accurately measure how much energy you are exerting? How much is a lot? How do they know that you are not faking exertion? My point is, grading children on how much energy the teachers THINK the students are exerting is not accurate and it is not fair to the student. With class sizes of 30 people, a teacher may take one glance at a child that may be quickly resting and mark him as being lazy and not exerting himself because he/she has to grade the others as well. The whole concept is flawed. Furthermore, there is nothing other than Fitness-Gram's recommendation (which does not have to be followed) that says that Fitness-gram cannot be used for grading. Since they are required by the state, what's to stop teachers from putting the scores into the grade book? Teachers often think that since they are doing the tests anyway, they may as well make them assessments. Can you image failing P.E because you cannot run 20 sprints? This may not be the case at your school, but it is at many others, some of which I have experienced. Same thing with the team captain system. Your P.E teacher may not do this, but others may. As for the clothes, I am sure that even you will agree that the experience of changing in a locker room or practicing basic hygiene with many other people in a musty, oftentimes small locker room is not pleasant. Also, the P.E. uniforms are oftentimes not what people want to wear while exercising. You are basically being forced to pay 20 dollars for a branded shorts and a shirt. As for your argument about teacher not liking athletic kids who have a bad attitude, I completely agree. But what about the ones that have a good attitude. All other factors being equal, a P.E. teacher will most likely prefer an athletic kid over one who is not, because that kid will appear to be doing better. Once again, the issue comes down to measuring exertion. Because there is no practical way to do this, many teachers resort to grading performance. Even if they do not intend to, it may happen subconsciously. The fundamental problem here is that the flaws of P.E. are very numerous, even if some vary from school to school, and the benefits are nonexistent. As I said before, P.E. on its own does not provide enough exercise, and it fails and sometimes even backfires in encouraging kids to exercise outside of school. It also sucks an enormous amount of money. Equipment, gym space, repair, and uniforms are just some of the special things P.E. needs. Not to mention the staff cost. This money could be used in a whole variety of uses in school. More technology, better activities, giving teachers a raise, etc. It could even be invested back into high school sports. Extracurricular sports like baseball provide much more enjoyment, fair competition, and most importantly, physical activity. These programs do provide enough exercise to make a difference, unlike P.E. In conclusion, P.E simply has no purpose in schools. It does not provide nor encourage significant physical activity, and has a host of adverse effects. It is just not worth it.

Let these chains break and these shackles ripped off I have no regard for you.You are not a judge nor a person.You are a self centered brain scattered twit.You do not dictate this debate.Let these chains be broken school uniforms should be abolished because it is not fitting in the eyes of a few it is not liked by some.What are we going to do kill the people who do not like uniforms.Or maybe just send a hitman to them.Of course not you may like a uniform and others may not you cannot ignore the fact that there are some people who do not like uniforms.The truth is we all have a creative spirit we have just have forgotten it.We all have something to express but uniforms are just average confining you to wear one suit or dress everyday.Come on everyone let us understand as an evolutionary era we all must evolve from just one type of clothing.Voters please note my opponent is a hypocrite giving rules only involving me.Now that is hypocrisy like she is a judge.You know Temmo I finally now what bop means Bumptious Obnoxious prick and that exactly what you are.I do not care about you defending your friend his account is closed there is nothing you can do.FYI Temmo is a twit Note(Teemo shut it I have no care for your comments)

There should be school uniforms for sports teams for the following reasons.A) If we didn't have uniforms for sports teams, people may find it difficult to identify people. Yes, a player in a sports team is likely to know most of the people in his team, but if one person on a team looked identical to another, and both were on different teams, then a uniform would definitely help differentiate between the two and not cause confusion. People watching sports games may also find it difficult to identify certain players for a school sports team.B) Some sports require safer equipment for you to play. Pads and a helmet are part of a Football uniform, and what happens when you take that away? More broken bones, more blood, and more disfigured muscles. Injuries in Football can get pretty ugly. Back in the 1900's when you didn't have as much safety equipment, you could actually get KILLED playing Football. And playing like they did back then could certainly lead to some serious injuries assuming there are no deaths.C) It would be far less creative to not use uniforms for our sports. We wear shirts everyday, and quite frankly, without sports uniforms, actual games would just look like kids playing around for recess. You don't get much of that team vibe. There's no school spirit in not wearinf uniforms and it would be very unusual since the norm today is for people to wear uniforms during games.

I made a mistake. In a class where everyone is wearing non uniform students look at one another for who has the best clothing school-uniform it distracts the lesson!(Research has proven it)You still haven't mentioned other ways students can be identified By the way below are the websites I used to research. http://www.summitacademyschools.org... https://www.frenchtoast.com... info/more about school uniforms/benefits of school uniforms.do Let me tell you something.Not wearing uniform exposes children's family background.I don't think children of lower class families would want to show others that they are poor.It has been proved.Moreover I said it reduces bullying. I know bullying still exists in uniform schools.Some children don't want to be told to stop bullying.By the way,SOME students feel pressure to wear stylish clothes.While those in uniforms schools don't feel pressure!It also eases mornings .SOME students don't arrange what they are going to wear before they sleep.Instead they arrange them in the morning.Those type of students who study at non uniforms schools take quite a long time on deciding what to wear.IT IS VERY VERY TRUE!!!

Has any body told you nice shirt? I feels good but with uniforms everybody looks boring so you can't say nice shirt because everybody is wearing the same shirt. Also bland is not good or fun.

First of all, I can confirm that 90% of uniform items are cheaper than standard clothes that a child might wear at a public school. as far as the sticker, why should children (like I said) be able to distract themselves from learning with commodities as such when education is already a problem in our nation, directly shown in the fact that we are forced to export jobs one because it is cheap labor and two we don't have enough local employees to fill high requirement jobs because school is so often disregarded as a child in today's new generations. Why should you care so much about dress-code if you claim to care so much about education. School is not fashion show, rather a learning environment. when we ease to view it as such, we begin to struggle (as we already have). To be fair, it's not really the dress-code's fault for these "rebellions". it is more the staff, because the allow the students to slip by rather than conforming to the rules. the way to solve this is staying conformed to the dress-code. If you teach the students that infractions are intolerable, then they are less likely to spend time in finding ways to slip by. These attempts are also distractions. All in all, a dress code creates a work-friendly environment and eliminates bullying. The end although we still have one more round Accept your defeat..... :I

Thank You for those arguments but No matter what you dress students in, they will always find a way to pass judgement upon their peers; there are many other ways to judge people and form cliques, some of these things are: hair style hair color height weight accessories (ie necklaces, watches and etc. ) odor (type of perfume/clone and etc. ) the way one walks smoking habits . http://everydaylife.globalpost.com... This can lead to forms of bullying. also They cost more than other clothes Even with uniforms, parents would still need to purchase "regular" clothes for when students are not in school, thus creating an additional expense. A 2012 presentation by North Brunswick Township Public Schools in New Jersey reported the average cost for families to purchase uniforms would be about $300 per student each year PLUS clothes for after school. People don't stay in uniform all day. Then there is summer. People who wear uniforms have to buy the same amount of clothes PLUS their uniforms . http://everydaylife.globalpost.com...

Hi your argument makes sense, but I am telling you now that it is not only one child not misbehaving in certain lessons, children might be intimidated due to the fact they don't want to go to school. Parents should have the rights to pay for whatever they want so I really don't see how your point is valid to our motion. Private schools do have trips and program that children attending the school could go to.

Hello! Welcome to the debate! I will be for school uniforms. You will be against school uniforms. 1ST ROUND IS ACCEPTANCE ONLY! Good luck to you!