We have worked with schools across the United States, andbelieve us, you are not the only person asking this question!The answers that we have heard from our customers are as variedas our customers are. The debate over school uniforms iscomplicated, so we’ve included highlights from both sides foryou to consider: Professional:Some say that a child in a school uniform is more likely to takeschool seriously. Putting on the school uniform signals he orshe is going to school just like dad dresses up to go to work.Schools report that when students dress in “work clothes” ratherthan “play clothes” they take a more serious approach to theirstudies. Promotes Good Discipline:Many think that school uniforms help maintain school discipline,decreasing the amount of discipline problems. The argument isthat children today are lacking in self-discipline becauseparents refuse to discipline them. This makes it more difficulton the teacher who has to deal with classes of 25-30 students ata time. Reduces Fighting and Viol meratol ence:Schools report that school uniforms decrease fighting andviolence that arrise out of arguments over fashionable clothes.Children invariably tease those who do not have trendy clothes.Those who can’t afford name brand clothes are often sensitiveabout their clothing. Schools struggling with gang problemsreport that school uniforms help ease tensions. Distractions:Many parents believe that students wearing school uniforms looknicer and that a school uniform policy ensures that childrenwill come to school in appropriate clothing, avoidingdistractions such as fads considered to be outlandish or overlyrevealing. Some students have turned school into an unendingfashion show. This disctracts from learning, as some kids spendmore time focused on thier clothes than on homework. Values:School uniforms stress that individuality and self-expressionare not determined by designer clothing or the latest fashionfad. Low Cost:School uniforms are a bargain. They are becoming far lessexpensive than many other clothes.