School Uniforms: Looking at both sides of the argument

[BeBMan]

It's unnecessary totalitarianism...

Ha! You think there is also necessary totalitarianism! And it's btw authoritarian at best.

[N35t0r]

I had to suffer a uniform for 12 years of school, and frankly discussions about it are totally over-rated. The only really strong point is the cost, IMHO, which is moot if it's a private school.

[Wezil]

2) Do you also oppose workplace dress codes?

As in suit and tie or are you thinking police/military?

I at least choose the colour of my suit...

[Wezil]

It's terrible.

On a semi-related note, is anybody else pumped for True Grit?

Yes. Coen brothers rock.

[rah]

Pros
Actually when I was in a private school, are uniforms were cheaper than the designer jeans and such that was being worn in the public schools.
Also there's less arguing with parents in the morning over what is appropriate for school.
Teachers don't have to police a dress code that is usually ambiguous.

Cons
Girls don't dress as slutty.

[Lorizael]

Most people in the world disapprove of the concept of school uniforms existing in public schools, despite this, a few individuals (primarily lower-class individuals living in England) approve of the concept. So let's just take a moment and look at the pros and cons of school uniforms.

Why school uniforms shouldn't ever exist in public schools:

-Students work better when they are able to choose their own attire.

-Contrary to popular belief, real life school uniforms are (for the most part) not the sexy and revealing uniforms that anime shows, and they are usually hideous looking garbs.

-Uniforms have proven

-Uniforms do not prevent bullying.

-Uniforms would promote violence, since many people don't like the idea of school uniforms, so more people would shoot up school board meetings, from political activists who are against school uniforms and willing to become martyrs for their beliefs against school uniforms.

"Good" things that school uniforms can possibly bring:

[Garth Vader]

Pros
Actually when I was in a private school, are uniforms were cheaper than the designer jeans and such that was being worn in the public schools.
Also there's less arguing with parents in the morning over what is appropriate for school.
Teachers don't have to police a dress code that is usually ambiguous.

Cons
Girls don't dress as slutty.

You have daughters now don't you? I would think that would remove the Cons!

[Guynemer]

I am very disappointed in you, Apolyton.

How has a thread like this gotten this many replies without a single picture of a buxom young lass in a fantasy Catholic schoolgirl outfit?

[rah]

You have daughters now don't you? I would think that would remove the Cons!

My one daughter has graduated from college so slutty is back on the table.

[Felch]

I don't know about school uniforms, but I have fond memories of the girls in their field hockey and lacrosse skirts.

And True Grit will definitely rock.

[Felch]

Also, I was going to say something about rah's daughter, sluttiness, and "back on the table," but I couldn't come up with anything worthwhile.

[rah]

Much appreciated. I would have hated to provide more signature material.

[Elok]

I am very disappointed in you, Apolyton.

How has a thread like this gotten this many replies without a single picture of a buxom young lass in a fantasy Catholic schoolgirl outfit?

Nobody's stopping you from contributing, Guy.

[Japher]

I for hot chicks wearing school uniforms

Non-hot chicks can wear sweat pants that say juicy on the butt

[duke o' york]

I'm stunned that there are no hot chick pictures to back up anyone's argument. Yet....