What is the point of uniforms - school and otherwise?

Well, the point of uniforms at school is for the protection of the kinds because they can identify the non-students thats in the school easier or so the don't have something dangerous, for example many schools don't allow hoodys on at your school because people can hid a weapon in there hoody, know what i mean.

I can see both sides of the argument to be honest with you. I am in sixth form at the moment, and we don't have uniform. I like it this way, but I know that children can be cruel, and if uniforms were abandoned in schools, there might be bullying of those familes who can't afford clothes the same as others. Children can still express themselves with how they have their hair, and which bag they buy.

I am from a school that did have a uniform and I do think it is the best policy. In our days they used to also quote a reason for it. There were a mix of affluent, middle class [upper and lower] , poor orphans who attended school. THese orphan children stayed in the boarding itself. This uniform in the early stages shows to children that there is no difference whatsoever among them all. Secondly, there is not much chance of finery [it can just be a bit of superior and inferior fabric--even here all of us had to wear cotton uniforms].So, there is no question of longing for better clothes within the young minds. It was just a clear case of studies and sports, and extra curricular activities and children competed only in these aspects. This , in any day avoids extra concentration on other peripherals of life instead of concentrating on the core purpose for which we all go to school. This engenders a healthy sense of equality in children. Even in college, when we could got college in coloured clothes, there was uniform on Mondays. It really did not matter as far as I am concerned. The primary purpose is education and that is where one should strive to achieve excellence in.

Here, all schools here have uniforms, so I wore one at both my primary (elementary) and my secondary (high) schools. I think it's a good policy. I know if we hadn't had uniforms it would have been a constant dilemma trying to decide what to wear each day and there would have been a lot of teasing by the "cool" people of those who didn't have, or couldn't afford fashionable clothes. Ok, there was a lot of teasing anyway, and you're right, the "cool brigade" looked a lot cooler in their uniforms than the others; but a free licence to wear whatever we wanted would have made that a thousand times worse! As well as the financial reason, (which can sometimes be disputed), having a common uniform instills a kind of team-spirit, making the kids feel as if they're really part of the school, just like a football kit makes you feel part of the team. Just watching kids who first join a school wearing their uniforms for the first time, you can see that it makes them feel important, and proud to be part of something special enough that they have to wear a smart uniform! I think I'll be quite glad of the uniform when my daughter starts school in a couple of years. I think it will make it easier to get her dressed in the morning as there won't be any debate about what she's wearing!

I am against school uniforms. I totally agree with what you have stated and also feel that the uniforms restrict a person's individuality. It would of killed me to have to had dressed the same as everyone else when i was in school. I don't like looking like everyone else.

Uniform has a lot of meaning. It instills discipline in people. People will be identified from a distance if they do something wrong. It instils brotherhood and unity to belong toe the same organisation. In the army, peoprl have respect for their uniform and get ready to give up their life for the honour of the uniform, the insignia, the flag. By wearing uniforms, the caste, creed and religious differences are hidden leading to greater unity.

I will jot some advantages of having a school uniform. There would not be any difference between social classes. Students would not be teased about the way they dress especially if they come from low income family. That is a valid point why I am in favour of a uniform. © ronaldinu 2008

I think it's to make employees fit in with the institution. With a uniform, employees or students instantly look like they belong to a certain organization whether they like it or not. Thus, the organization's identity is upheld by its employees or students or staff. I don't really think it's a bad thing. I actually like uniforms because I would worry less about what to wear.

In the Philippines,only the Manila international school doesnt require students to wear uniform. But for all of us who went to catholic schools,we wore uniform for the rest of our school life.This is simply because,nuns and priests have the vow of simplicity. Ours is a catholic country so we abide by the culture. The uniforms is a symbol of equality and simplicity. In my daughters previous school,anexclusive school for girls ran by Good shepherd nuns, uniform is required. For hairclips,bags,only white,brown and white were allowed.It was good for the girls. They didnt mind so much for trinkets and all.Only 1 piece of jewelry was allowed.Either earrings or watch.bracelet was not allowed. We didnt mind it.It actually helped a lot in molding the girls. Now my daughter is in college, she wears an all white blouse and skirt as she is now in a Jesuit ran University. They need to follow the prescribed uniform and shoes. With public schools,the kids usually belong to the lower income families,so they have usually no descent clothes to wear to school,so politicians usually provide uniforms.

The purpose of Uniforms is to show the rand the poor in the same way. When there are no uniforms the rich ones will wear new dresses everyday. But what about the poor one. They will have to wear the same set of dresses every day. They will definitely feel bad about it. Students will not mingle with each other. This will create a lot of differences and a gap between the rich people and poor ones. Thats not good for the country also. Happy mylotting.

When I was at school I never had to wear a uniform! Now that I think about it I was so glad about that! However, the latest news that I had from that school was that pupils now had to start wearing uniforms, I'm glad that I escaped in time! There is an issue surrounding uniforms that is quite important I think. When you wear a school uniform I suppose you do fit in with the rest of the school! You almost become a part of a team! If you remember, whenever school children were wearing plain clothes there was the tendency for bullying to take place. One kid would wear a decent pair of trainers and another kid would just have those plain old black plimsoles! There would be comparisons in relation to clothes. So, uniforms are good in that respect! You all look the same and so there's none of the "my clothes are better than your clothes!" chitter chatter! I grant you, some kids look better in uniforms than others! Some kids are messing around with their uniforms though, shortening the ties and so forth! I personally think that wearing a uniform makes you look smart. Anyway, there goes my theory! Andrew

when i am in my college days even in elementary & high school i always wear my uniform i am proud to be a student of that institution that is why i always wear uniform....uniform is not only a dress but it also a sign were school are u came from...

majority, if not all, of elementary (gradeschool) and high schools here in the philippines require their students to wear uniform. i think there is nothing bad about that since filipinos are used to that practice. i think uniforms are made for additional identification. so, the students get associated with their respective schools. due this, school management require proper uniform and decourum since people can easily pin point the students who are enrolled in their school. i don't think it is meant to make people look the same. well, in college, there are no uniforms required. i liked it but still, wearing a uniform doesn't bother me.

I went to a school with uniforms, and it didn't bother me at all, or other people. Uniforms allow people to not have to pick out clothes for the next day, its a time saver. It is also a money saver. The point is, is that everyone is wearing the same thing, nothing is flashy, or inappropriate. Uniforms aren't distracting in school, and point of school is obviously education, and this helps students focus more on school, than what they look like. I think that it is fair.

I think that uniforms help with the money differences. I cant afford to buy really expensive clothes for my kids and if I could I probibly still would not. With uniforms every one dresses the same and there isnt name brands or not. I guess after a while there would be new and old but still the concept remains the same.

I actually think that uniforms are a good idea. School uniforms tend to put a stop to the whole who has better cloths, what's acceptable and what isn't and kids wearing gang colors. I don't think they need to be real elaborate...a simple skirt or pants, a basic top and shoes...that's not a huge deal. As for work...I think those are also good simply b/c if they have different colored uniforms for different workers it's easier to identify them...white uniforms is nurses, green uniforms are doctors, blue uniforms are cleaning, pink uniforms are candy stripers, ect. You get the idea. Again a simple uniform with a facility logo isn't that big of a deal. [b]~~IN SEARCH OF PEACE WITHIN~~ **AGAINST THE STORMS, I WILL STAND STRONG** [/b]

I have never attended a school with uniforms. However, I still know enough to strongly disagree with them. Forcing everybody to dress the same way doesn't let them express themselves through the way they dress, and taking away a means of expression and creativity is always a bad thing. Trying to make everyone look the same is bad and futile: obviously people are never going to be the same, and it would be a very dull world if everyone was.

I think the purpose of uniforms is so that kids would be more focused on their schooling than worrying about what is hip today. I also think with a set uniform there would no worries about what is appropriate to wear in school like you do with regular clothing.

Uniforms promote good dress habits, don't they? Well, I'll admit right now that I've never been to a "uniformed school", but my opinion is still credible. Anyway, good dress habits are an absolute MUST for a good job in today's society. Can you imagine a person in street clothes working at the corporate level? As with the point of making everyone look the same, well... there, I do not see much point, except maybe promoting unison throughout the school complex. Personally, I don't think uniforms highlight individuals, they make them one of a hundred. With all those uniforms around, it's pretty hard to distinguish one single person, unless, of course, the person in question REALLY stood out. All in all, I think uniforms are fine where they belong.

The secondary school that i attend has a school uniform. It is a :- Red and black stripy tie Navy blue blazer Light blue shirt Black trousers Black shoes. I think that the purpose of school uniform is to make pupils look neater. And also bullying is a big issue, and wearing the school uniform gets rid of bullys picking on people for the clothes that they are wearing.