Poll: Your opinion on School Uniforms.

[White-Death]

2nd year in Ireland,we have a really uncomfortable and itchy polyester jumper and shitty long sleeve shirt.I managed to land on a decent pair of 'slacks' whoch are basically cargo pants with a texture like slacks.
We do get a really comfortable outdoor coat though.
Really jelous of the grammar school near us who have soft cotton jumpers,fancy blazers and the same school coat as us with a different crest.

 

[kenu12345]

Am I the only one that didn't stress about clothes in High School. Reading through the comments and its sounds like people think putting on a shirt and pants in the morning is a difficult thing to do. Sorry if that came off a bit you know jerkish if it did didnt mean that

 

[KarmaTheAlligator]

I think it's just a useless extra expense, since they need to be changed every time the kids change school. Casual (or at least comfortable) dress code all the way!

 

[Karoshi]

I wore one till grade 2 and didn't mind it. Still, there was the cost which was pretty steep for my parents, so I suppose I'm against it.

 

[Robot Number V]

My middle school required us to wear polo shirts and khakis, though they eventually decided to allow jeans as well. It wasn't that big of a deal. So as long as they don't go overboard, I don't have a problem with dress codes. I get the reasoning behind them, and it really doesn't effect the students all that much.

 

[Theta]

We didn't have a school uniform (I live in Finland) and never really saw the need for them. My views might be different if I went to a school with uniforms but that would mean I grew up in a different country all together etc. so it's kinda moot speculating about that.

 

[The_Echo]

No, because I'm lazy. Schools that require uniforms only give you one, don't they? So, doesn't that mean having to do laundry every day? Sounds like a waste.

Also, what if the uniform happens to be irrationally uncomfortable? That's no fun.

And I've never ever heard of someone being bullied based on the clothes they wear. Never happened while I was in school, far as I know. (In fact, the bullying scene seemed to skip past my year and the years adjacent, almost entirely..)

 

[Kirke]

I am against school uniforms. It used to be because my clothing style was T-shirt and sweatpants for 7 or 8 years, and I would have despised the idea of having anything else on. But then, around the time I was given a tophat as a present, I decided to clothe myself in style with that. Waistcoat and shirt, with a coat on when outside. Now I feel that a school uniform would undercut rather. Also they'd probably not let me have my hat. At which point I'd go into a murderous craze.

 

[Tiger King]

left school ages ago but had to wear a uniform, didn't like it at all but looking back I can see a couple of positives.
1. you learn how to do up a tie (yeah not that great but it's something)
2. it puts all the kids on the same level when it comes to fashion. by this I mean kids won't get bullied because they aren't wearing the latest trend in footware or jeans or whatever.

 

[Shoggoth2588]

I've been out of school for a few years now and while I was a student I would have absolutely hated it if I was forced to wear a uniform. On the contrary, I like the idea of school uniforms. We're going to be in some uniform or other for the rest of our lives...might as well get used to it. Then again, I think I'm more in favor of the fashionable types of uniform...apparently that's a thing in Japan where you can get uniform-style clothes...I think I'm more in favor of that kind of thing...I lost my train of thought...sorry

 

[Dr.Susse]

Australian public school bloke so the uniform was what we had to wear and I never really had an opinion of it........Until I left school and for some reason it started to look amazing on the year 12 girls.

Why did I not notice this before!

 

[JagermanXcell]

I guess school uniforms require kids to learn discipline at an early age, that doesn't make it any less fun though. They lack expression and are otherwise boring and pointless.

Then again, if I had to wear those stylish school jackets from Persona 4 I would not argue one bit.

 

[BarbaricGoose]

If there were no school uniforms, we wouldn't have this:


Think about that for a little while.

But seriously, they seem pretty ridiculous to me. Although, I still don't want to think what would've become of AC/DC without Angus' school boy uniform.

 

[ckam]

Yes and no, I suppose. My schools never required uniforms, and whenever I saw someone that went to those kinds of schools it looks rather uncomfortable to be in... I think that bullying happens from what people look like rather than what they wear, facial features and all.

It would be interesting to see a school that provides uniforms, though they don't require it to be worn. That'd be the best. Also, if I did choose a school uniform for myself it would be the Persona 4 school uniforms because they just look so weird and badass at the same time.

 

[Zeldias]

That shit gets costly, but I like the idea. I just don't like the expense. I do find uniforms to be a bit stifling; a suit or some kind of higher dress level or something, with Fridays being casual (I guess like most workplaces, although I don't like the idea of professionalizing little kids) is better.

 

[game-lover]

Uniforms started for me after my 2nd grade year. I wore them until high school.

Can't remember why they started us off.

At this point, the very last option probably fits me best. Because I'm actually pretty damn indifferent.

 

[Britt Whites]

Unfortunately, children don?t really have any rights. But PARENTS do!

PARENTS can get a Dress Code Exemption Card based on their Human Rights to be the social and moral educator of their child. This is called ?conscientious objections?.

A case on the issue of a Dress Code Exemption Card was brought to the Queensland Ombudsman in 2011, and the Queensland Ombudsman confirmed on 20 June 2012 that ?the term ?conscientious objections? principally refers to religious or cultural objections. However, it is possible to interpret the term more broadly to encompass philosophical, moral, social and political objections.? As such, the Queensland Ombudsman has finally confirmed parents'rights! ? and yet another Dress Code Exemption Card was issued at a Queensland state school.

If you want to be the moral educator of your child and if ? to you ? this means teaching your child freedom of expression, choice, individuality etc. also through apparel, you can find all the information you need to apply for a Dress Code Exemption Card at any Queensland state school on:

http://gitte7.wix.com/noschooluniforms

The Queensland Education Department doesn?t really want you to know this and only let you in on half of the truth. I wonder how we would all feel, if e.g. the Australian Taxation Office only let us in on our responsibilities to pay tax, and ?forgot? to inform us of our tax deduction and exemption rights . . . . !?!?

If you live in another state/country, your Human Rights should be NO different! - STUDY the Education Act in your state/country, because countries who have signed up for the Internation Covenant on Civil and Political Rights MUST recognise "the parental right to be the moral education of a child".

So, whereever you are, go out there and stand up for your rights and CREATE CHANGE!
Best of luck!
B. Whites