Uniforms SHOULD be allowed: R1: Keeps students focused on their education, not their clothes, Sandra, a sophomore in HS, used to always worry about fitting in with her peers based on her outfits; now that she wears the same thing, she concentrates more on her homework., Studies show that test scores increase when the focus isn't on what a person is wearing., R2: Uniforms can promote safety., Students may feel safer in school and outside of school when they blend in and not have to worry that their clothing choices might make them a target., John, a freshman who attends school in a Chicago suburb with high gang-related violence, can easily tell if someone in school does not belong there, especially in the case of a school shooter., R3: School uniforms can increase the sense of school spirit., The bond of students, no matter the age, who commiserate over their outfits, can increase bonding. , Emma likes wearing uniforms because it helps her and her friends see past superficial differences, bringing a bond that makes them feel more connected., Uniforms Should NOT be allowed: R1: Restricts students' freedom of expression, Ramon, a junior in HS, believes strongly that appearance should be considered an individual expression decided by students themselves, not by the school or district., Clothing choices are a crucial form of self-expression that allows students to choose their clothes as a way to support social causes., R2: Mandatory uniforms are costly for parents.., Polls show that Americans spend around $1 billion per year on school uniforms., Uniforms are often only available from a limited number of suppliers who keep their prices competitively high, which some families might struggle to afford.., R3: Uniforms might be perceived as sexist by some., Sandra, a freshman, attends a high school requiring girls to wear skirts and pants are not allowed. , This can lead to conflict with school administration, especially when girls may resent being told to wear traditional "feminine" garments.,

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