Debate on School Uniform

I am of the opinion that school should get rid of uniforms. In appearance, wearing uniforms helps students resist peer pressure and personal security. However, it can’t stand testing. I am against this idea for the following reasons.

First, uniforms discourage individuality and creativity. Uniforms were better suited to an age of rote learning and military-style discipline than to the more exploratory and creative values of modern education.

Second, wearing uniforms gives rise to hostility between schools. Uniforms make students identifiable and emphasis the divisions between schools, making it easy for bullying and fight to develop between students.

Last but not least, uniforms hinder the development of students’ ability in aesthetics, and the right to choose what to wear. If students are allowed to choose what they like, it will make them more self-confident.

In sum, school should get rid of uniforms for fine mental development of students, reducing violence, and the welfare of the students.