Having been absent from most schools in the United States, uniforms made a comeback in the 1990s, sparking a controversy. Parents, teachers and students have different views regarding the change, which has supporters and critics. Proponents argue that uniforms save time for kids and parents, for example, when getting ready in the morning or shopping.
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History
In the 16th century, English children who studied at charity schools became the first students to wear uniforms. By the 19th century, uniforms had spread to English public schools and state schools. In the United States, only students of expensive private schools wore uniforms. However, it has become more widespread, with former President Bill Clinton supporting the move in the 1990s. As of 2010, kids in private and public schools wear uniforms. The 2010 back-to-school survey by Parents' Magazine and Lands' End found that out of 450 moms, 20 percent had children who wear uniforms to school.
Getting Ready
A kid can save time getting ready in the morning if he wears a school uniform. The child does not have to decide which outfit to wear to school and that cuts the time it takes to get ready.
Shopping
Wearing a uniform can save the time a kid spends shopping for clothes. Because the kid wears uniforms on weekdays, she needs to buy fewer clothes. In contrast, without uniforms, she might have to get new clothes as the season changes. Non-uniform clothes also last longer because the child only wears them on weekends or after school, which also reduces the need for shopping. Parents also can save the money and time that they otherwise use for shopping.
Focus
Uniforms save time by reducing the amount of time a student needs to study. When a student wears a uniform, he is less likely to be distracted by what he and other kids are wearing. Uniforms might help him focus on schoolwork and learn more in the classroom, cutting the time he needs to revise the lessons at home.
Considerations
Uniforms might impede a child's self-expression because it encourages conformity. They also could make it more difficult for kids to develop their identity and individuality. In addition, teachers might have to discipline a child for violations of the uniform code, which has nothing to do with academics.
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