School Uniforms Pros Group

School Uniforms Pros Group

  • Submitted By: patrick
  • Date Submitted: 03/04/2009 7:10 AM
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PROS GROUP Group members (Cindy, Rebecca, Terran, Eric, Arjune, Patrick) Topic: School Uniforms Thematic Statement: Using uniforms in schools make it easier for the student to focus on learning, not on whose jeans cost more than theirs or who has nicer shirts or tops. Introduction Body/Discussion Adds respect and saves time Avoids Distraction: The school uniform policy ensures that children will come to school in appropriate clothing, avoiding distractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overly revealing. Reduces Fighting and Violence: Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting and violence that arise out of arguments over fashionable clothes. Eliminates the need and want of young kids for expensive designer clothing just because everyone else has it. Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes. Those who can't afford name brand clothes are often sensitive about their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problems report that school uniforms help ease tensions. It is also a way for school officials to recognize outsiders. Low Cost: School uniforms are economical, especially compared to designer clothing and last longer because they are made for repeated wash and wear. Parents can also use them as hand-me-downs between siblings. Instills discipline among students. Wearing school uniforms help make students keep school rules and help them avoid doing bad things outside the school. School Spirit: The Greatest Accessory Some argue that forcing students to wear uniforms takes away their ability to express their individuality, but in reality they can still do that through jewelry, hair, shoes , and through their greatest accessory, their personality. Conclusion PROS Experts believe that children who wear school uniforms do better academically. This is due to a myriad of reasons, including not wasting time in the morning getting ready, lack of distractions, and a more formal studying environment....

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