Uniforms

Uniforms verses no uniforms have been an ongoing topic for a while.  No uniforms and uniforms both have several pros and cons. Uniforms are proven to be more beneficial in comparison to no uniforms because they save time, money, and increase focus and a sense of belonging.

Mornings before school can be hectic and dysfunctional, and the last thing someone wants to do is picking out an outfit to wear. Imagine having to wake up and try on several different outfits, which are then thrown over the floor in a rush because time is dwindling down, you cant decide what looks best, and you still need to eat breakfast and pack your lunch. Then, imagine waking up and putting your uniform on. It takes a lot less time and prevents more stress, so you are on time and ready for the day to begin. Not only do uniforms save time, they save money.

Purchasing uniforms is less expensive than purchasing clothes. Assuming students would want to have different outfits on most days of the week, along with different outfits for the seasons. Having a uniform means wearing the same thing everyday, but not getting made fun of for it. Everyone has to wear the uniform guidelines. Buying clothes is expensive, and continues to become more expensive each year.  However, having a uniform involves having different pieces of the same uniform for different seasons, so it’s easier. Also, once you buy your uniform you can use that uniform for the entire time you attend that school, unless you grow out of it or you change schools. Along with saving money, uniforms increase focus and a sense of belonging.

School is one of the most important things in a child’s life, therefore that time should not be wasted while worrying about things that shouldn’t matter. Picking out a cute outfit everyday, constantly wondering how it looks can take away from your focus. Also too, if you are stressed in the morning about your outfit you could be late and not prepared for the next setting, school. Your focus can be off because of one little thing, but sometimes that’s all it takes. Another positive thing about a uniform is that everyone around you is wearing the same thing, so people don’t get distracted by someone’s outfit, or someone doesn’t get made fun of for wearing something “different” or unique. There’s an automatic sense of belonging and a feeling of unity and equality.

Uniforms are shown to be beneficial through the little things like time, money, and focus. Even though these things may seem small they can make a large difference in behavior and the classroom.