Public school uniform



Posted: Monday, March 13, 2006

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The public school uniform, in the majority of states, has been debated hotly for many years, and those who support the cause refer to the benefits that transform the student’s psyche for the better. Students tend to be easily carried away by the latest trends in fashion, which are costly and impose additional burdens on the parents. However, students attending school in uniform get a feeling of oneness, and this brings about uniformity among all the children in learning.

In fact, students get the team spirit if they come to school in uniforms, be it in private or public schools. Though the choice of school uniforms is left to the communities and school management, a well-designed uniform brings dignity and respect to the students. By having a uniform, the students will develop good character and fight against vices that otherwise influence them at their tender age. The school uniform code brings loyalty and character to the children, and they will be careful in controlling their anger. They let out their frustration through other means.

A sense of urgency comes to the mind of children by being in uniform, and they will attend their classes regularly and improve their knowledge on all subjects. A student appearing in uniform tends to develop good character and behavior in public schools, though the dress code may appear troublesome to some parents initially. For molding the student into adopting good behavior, teachers, parents and the school administration need to have a dialogue for improving the learning abilities of children, rather than encouraging them to fight it out on trendy wear. A public school uniform that is affordable to all income groups helps parents to work for a better future for their children and improve the safety of children in schools. The growing incidence of fights in schools over fashionable clothes can be minimized to a large extent by strictly enforcing school uniforms among the students.

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» left by Anonymous 4 years 203 days ago.
HOGWASH! You don't "mold" children with clothing. You guide them with love celebrating their uniqueness.
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