A public school wants to go to wearing uniforms like a private school..

I've always gone to public schools and they have always said that we should wears uniforms. It's not only about the bullying but also about the stealing because whenever a kid wears something really nice some other kid might want it and end up stealing it. It kind of sucked to wear uniforms but I got used to it. The high school I went to also required uniforms but I didn't have much problems because I bought some snazzy suits so that I could wear them and like hot and sexy. LOL. But yeah I didn't agree with it either but there was not other choice.

Where i stay all schools public & private have a uniform.
i think its a good idea because it tells whos a school pupil & whos not,if a child with a school uniform on is roaming around say a shopping centre without an adult,there is a chance he is playing traunt.Also there is great pressure on parents to buy designer clothing for children,with a uniform they are all wearing the same,but with normal clothing,there is a chance of bullying all because a child has say £10 shoes compared to those that walk around with £100 ones.

When my son was at secondary school,i was so glad for uniform rules,there was no way i could afford to buy all that expensive gear.

The public schools here wear uniforms too. A lot of public schools are starting to do it. I do not know why.

Hi cream97! I really can't see how wearing uniform could stop or minimize bullying in public schools. All I know is that discipline and strict enforcement of rules and regulations regarding bullying should be enforced. Here in our country, public and private school students wear uniforms but both schools have some reported cases of bullying.
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Think about the money that you as a parent could save! I've always been in favor of school uniforms because then everyone is on a level ground, no matter their economic status. I remember being teased, and my kids being teased, because our clothing was inexpensive and not following trends.

It would reduce theft, too. Kids get their clothing stolen because of the brands. Kids are robbed for their shoes if it's an "upscale" and popular brand.

And then there's the dress code. I remember my boy said he couldn't concentrate because a number of girls were wearing very revealing clothing. When a teacher tried to enforce the dress code, the parents sued! The teacher quit in disgust. These girls were wearing jeans that were so low cut they left nothing to the imagination and see-through low cut tops that showed everything but the nipples!

Uniforms would save parents money, level the playing field and reduce distractions, fights and theft. I understand your point but I think the good would outweigh the bad.

I think they need to draw a line and inforce it with whats appropriate to wear to a public school. I don't think they should have to wear a uniform, because yes that would be a private school. But it is getting out of control how teenagers are dressing these days, not so much the boys as the girls.

I used to school in public school and I used to wear uniform. I dont see a big deal in kids wearing uniforms. Infact it saves the cost of buying some fancy and expensive clads for the students. It reduces competition for fashion among the students.
Ok, I dint like the idea of wearing uniforms but I had no option.

I think there are a few reasons for schools to do this. First, it would keep kids from picking on kids from lower economic groups for not having what they have. Secondly, it would help in areas where gangs like to show their colors. Thirdly, it would cut down on theft. I know our schools have a dress code the kids have to follow, but I would not call it too strict. The kids can not wear anythings with adult logos (alcohol, cigarettes,) shirts that show midriff, skirts and shorts that are too short. I live in the country though, so we don't have issues with gangs so there is no worry about gang colors.

The school that my son attended when we lived in the city was a public school, but they were required to wear a uniform. Their uniform police was a little more relaxed than most. They could wear either black, navy blue, or tan pants, but the shirt had to be white. It could be a polo shirt or a t-shirt, but it had to be white.

In my country both Public and Private schools have framed their own uniform code, and follow a strict compliance of the same. Students without proper uniform are never allowed to attend classes. Now there is a word floating in the air that Public Schools may consider withdrawing dress codes. It has already been started experimentally in different parts of my country.

As such I find no harm if someone wants to use uniform, be it public or private school. Rather, use of uniform develops a sense of discipline in the mind of the students. When I was a student, I took much pride in wearing my uniforms. Besides wearing a uniform helps developing self-esteem in the mind of student.