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I think they are good for a variety of reasons. As a parent I'm sure it makes the shopping easier.

I can see both sides of the argument.

I think that clothing is a great way for students to express their individuality and determine their own sense of self and style.

However, as a teacher who CONSTANTLY has to send kids to change because of dress code violations, it would make things a lot easier! A lot of my girls don't quite understand how to dress for their body and wear clothes that show too much cleavage, too many curves, and often times are way too short. My boys frequently have their boxers hanging out and wear pajama pants to school.

Also, it would help with bullying for the students who simply cannot afford name brand clothes. Although, I honestly don't see this happening often.

I went to private schools and always had to wear uniforms, so I don't really know any other way. It really made getting dressed easier in the morning! (But it hurt my case when I tried to convince my mom we needed to go 'back to school' clothes shopping!)

I don't have very strong feelings one way or the other, but I guess I would lean towards uniforms. Everyone looks nice, you aren't fighting over dress codes or level of appropriateness, and I assume it saves most parents a little bit of money-- though I could be wrong on that last one.

There are no schools anywhere close to me that require uniforms but I am in favor of them as well!

I think kids find other was to express themselves, hobbies, hair styles/hair accessories, shoes, sports, clubs etc..

@runsyellowlites: Same here! I WISH we had had uniforms!

My 13 year old niece goes to Catholic school and there is enough drama between the girls in her class without clothing drama too. She still gets to express herself with her hairstyles and nail polish (sometimes I'm jealous of how cute she does her hair!) and they get casual days every once in a while. I think it's a great policy.

I work in a public school and we tried uniforms for a year. Here's the issue - in New York State parents are legally allowed to opt their students out of the uniform requirement. So we had students who only wore the uniform once a week and there was nothing we could do about it. It would've been great if there was no opt out clause.

I didn't have to wear a uniform growing up (public schools K-12) but I wish we did. It would've taken so much drama out of the school day and I feel like enforcing the dress code wouldn't have been such an issue. I feel like on a daily basis, teachers had to take the time to correct students on what they were wearing, especially when the weather began to warm up and the shorts came out.

I wore uniforms for 4 years in grade school and think they should be mandatory for all students k-12. When we all looked the same the behavior problems related to appearance where removed almost entirely and the focus could be out on education. When I got dressed every morning I knew exactly what I was wearing so there was no arguing or running late because of clothing. I saved my parents money and brand names didn't matter. I also felt put together and ready to work when I wore my uniform. I honestly can't think of a single negative thing to say about uniforms.

Sorry for that terrible run on paragraph..too lazy to correct it.

I attended a school with uniforms and I'm not convinced it did anyone much good. Kids have a way of pushing even a uniform dress code to the edge (eg who rolls their skirt up the highest? Who has the most brand name accessories?) and teachers still spent a ton of time looking for uniform violations.

I grew up going to public school, but now teach at a private school with uniforms. I cannot wait for our kids to go there. I'm getting 5 shirts, pants, and shorts from our volunteer store, which sells them for $2 a piece (most are brand new that people just didn't wear) and that's all I need to worry about! Do laundry on the weekend and we are good to go!

@googly-eyes: my DH wore uniforms and he says his classmates still had ways of competing with each other. Kids were picked on if they didn't have the trendy shoes or backpacks.

I think school uniforms are pretty cute, especially if there is plaid involved. It probably makes getting dressed each morning easier. I bet back to school shopping is a breeze for parents if they are buying uniforms.