Uniformity Essay
In America, we are free to live and to dress in any way desired. So why are so many people suggesting that elementary students should be required to wear uniforms? Uniforms take away the individuality of a student, this meaning that one couldn’t express themselves in their own way. We must really think about why we would make our children wear uniforms, what is the purpose?
Those who argue that elementary students should be required to wear uniforms are forgetting that we are still living in America. If a parent wants his/her child to wear a uniform, then they should send the child to a private school. Then all elementary students won’t have to wear uniforms just because other parents want their own child to wear a uniform.
Numerous people, myself included, don’t concur that elementary students should have to wear uniforms, because it could take their uniqueness away, it is called Freedom of Expression! Parents also argue that wearing uniforms could be too sheltering and could lower a child’s self esteem. Here is one anonymous student’s idea about uniforms; Uniforms are all about making all the kids the same… Hey, why don’t we just get rid of names? Numbers are easier. We’ll give them numbers. So it is my belief that student shouldn’t be made to wear uniforms unless they attend a private school. Read more…