By Rose DesRochers
Clothes may not make you but in school wearing the wrong ones can break you.
I recently read a blog entry where a student was complaining about wearing school uniforms. She thought that the school was attempting to make clones of the students by having them all the dress alike. She went on to complain that the uniform hid her beautiful form.
Silly girl! Did she ever stop to think it has something to do with the fact that some children's parents can't afford the Nike, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Fubu, Bongo, Converse and other brand names that teens find in style.
Clothes don't make the woman. Self-esteem shouldn't come from a woman's closet. One can look good, even in school uniform.
If she needs an ego booster, maybe she should try a new hair cut. It is acceptable to want to feel pretty, but I'll say it again, clothes don't make the woman. Does this teen really think that the way she dresses should have any reflection on who she is. A woman can look good even in an old lumber jacket, jeans and baseball cap.
In my opinion, School uniforms a 'great idea'. They put all teens on common ground. School should be about education. It isn't a fashion show. In no way do uniforms stand in the way of children expressing themselves.
Think of the children who hear comments like, "you're on welfare," "your mom shops at thrift stores," all because they are not dressed in the latest fashions.
Clothes shouldn't be an issue at school. But sadly they are. Children can be cruel to one another and with peer pressure and stereotypes already in school, not dressing in the latest cool fads can make you more of an outcast among your peers.
So what are your opinions on this? Do you think that school uniforms should be outlawed and children should be able to express themselves or do you feel that all schools should have a policy that requires children to wear uniforms?
About the Author
About the Author: Rose DesRochers is the founder of Today’s Woman Writing Community , a supportive online writing community for men and women over 18. Rose DesRochers is also the founder of Blogger Talk Blog Community, a friendly fast growing blogging portal, offering bloggers support, advice, tools, tips and information about blogs and blogging. Vist Rose DesRochers's blog at Rose DesRochers- World outside my Window.
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I am a strong advocate for school uniforms. I believe that every child should be on an even playing field when at school. It's terrible to say, but children who can't afford to dress in brand name clothing are not only judged by their peers, but I would chance a guess that some teachers out there would also form bias, too. My daughters have shared enough stories about their school to confirm that belief. Great debate topic, Rose. - Faye
I agree that school uniforms are a good idea. Teasing can really destroy the confidence of children and they should never be made to feel ashamed. I know certain kids are always going to find something to poke fun at their schoolmates, but uniforms take some ammunition away.
Thank you Faye and Kelley for taking your time and posting your opinions on school uniforms. It seems the majority of parents want uniforms. I do believe that they are beneficial.
Wonderful topic Rose. I went to school in uniforms as well when I was in highschool. I feel that sometimes it could be boring but it's true that kids/teens wearing brand names would add more pressure to be in and be cool by wearing brand names even if they can't afford it. For me, I don't think brands are important just as long as you wear your clothes with confidence and self-esteem.
Thank you for commenting Witty. A Funny thing happens, my daughter just blogged about how she too hates school uniforms. Her attitude must have changed. At first she didn’t mind them. Teens! Who can figure them out? LOL
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