By: Erin Olson

Erin Olson — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:35:04 +0000

Let’s not forget that children are bullied, abused and murdered for what colors they wear, what shoes they wear, even for their Ipods. In the last ten years, girls in particular, are becoming more aware of their femininity at an earlier age. Young girls should not be allowed to wear ‘low-rise’ jeans, or short skirts. Young Boys don’t need to wear clothing that sets the trend that are meant for adults. Uniforms level the playing field, and keeps the distraction away from what they are wearing, so that they focus on learning. The cost is minimal for a uniform. What’s more expensive is buying clothing that have logos, labels, etc. You are paying for the brand, not the shirt. The benefits out way the cons in this case. There is a set outfit to put on each morning (no fighting with parents on what to wear), which cuts time in the morning. Everyone is on the same level. No race, or sexuality would be challenged. This is to help focus on what is important, a good education.

By: Gary Klahr

Gary Klahr — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 02:37:59 +0000

What in the H is wrong with striped tee shirts of diverse colors and patterns, message-logos which are constitutionally protected, or properly-fitted denim jeans??? nothing; these are all appropriate school clothes that have been worn in the public schools for 100 years. Your schools are NOT private boarding schools. Nor is a school a workplace; “office clothes” are nice but hardly mandatory for good behavior or grades. See also the research done by Dr. David Brunsma (two books, etc) which disproves the alleged advantages of mandatory school uniforms. Also see the massive info at http://www.aprod.org, the national parents (not kids) website that opposes mandatory school uniforms.

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