Dear Superintendent Dr. Richard O’Malley,
“ The unity of freedom has never relied on the uniformity of opinion.” (John F. Kennedy). The explanation of this statement is said to be what the Board of Education is opposing on. The upcoming school year will be starting off with a tremendous new look. Their opinion regarding mandatory school uniforms should not be approved due to the extra cost, less chance of improving student/school safety and academic progress and no personal freedom.
Uniforms aren’t a good way to improve students discipline , motivation and school safety. No matter what anyone tries, a student with a bad nature will stay the same. Uniforms will not improve their discipline.
Nobody can recognize a student form the outside. The real him or her is recognized by the inside. The opposition to this fact would agree. They would think that “punishing” a kid by making him or her wear what they don’t want to would teach him or her the lesson. Well, maybe that would work, but it would be the punishment that goes in one ear and out the other. They probably would forget the real reason why they are wearing uniforms. Nothing would be done.
Kid sooner or later grow. Many students will defiantly grow out of their uniforms. Parents would have to buy their kids new uniforms every time the old one doesn’t fit. Uniforms cost close 75 to 100 dollars. Every time you grow out of the uniforms, the parents would just be wasting money. Think about the poor families. They barely cant provide equipments for themselves, how will they be able to provide uniforms of their kid(s). Some families will be crossing their poverty line. Well , maybe you could buy larger sizes of uniforms form the beginning but it wouldn’t look nice. It would be too baggy and not look proper. This is clearly evident that uniforms would cause big problems.
Clothing is a big part of teen search. They get to express their own identity in their own ways. Uniforms will take away that advantage. All the kids will look the same and teachers will have hard times trying to find out which student is which. Well, clothing cant be the only way to express themselves. There are also other accessories. Well wearing a uniform requires not accessories unless if it is the same for everyone. Uniforms will take away students self-expression.
It is in my interest that uniforms should not be required. If the proposal is passed some student and parents wont be very happy. All the students would look and act the same. Not only that they cost too much money. Uniforms will not solve any problems to improve the students. Making a attempt to read and change your mind , will not only help me but it will help you understand our opinion. Thinking of everyone would be the way to solve the uniform problem.