Whether it’s parents complaining about the cost of school uniforms, or students complaining about having to remove their nose piercing, the majority of public and private schools have uniform and dress policies with varying degrees of strictness.
I have researched the benefits and downsides of school uniforms and, while there is no conclusive empirical evidence to say whether uniforms are beneficial for formal learning, the way schools conduct rules and enforce policies teaches students more about civics than the curriculum does.
What advocates of school uniforms say:
Sense of community and belonging.
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I don't mind some kind of uniform - same coloured and style shirts for instance - to avoid problems associated with no uniform, however bespoke uniforms have no place in public schools. Public schooling is supposed to be affordable for everyone, and bespoke uniforms add to the costs of schooling which are already far from free.
Ban the ridiculously overpriced and (some) idiotic uniforms all across Australia! Have a no uniform policy with a dress standard for students to follow like the "please wear respectful clothes" signs in Dubai.