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    School Uniforms

    (A) Victoria
    I've always gone to a public school, so I've never had to follow a dress
    code. I'm against uniforms, especially at high school, because they inhibit
    our individuality and creativity. Our personality is completely taken away.
    We're teenagers and want to express ourselves, and we often do that
    through our clothes. It's actually a free speech issue, and being forced to
    wear a uniform means we don't have free speech. Uniforms promote
    conformity and prevent us from expressing ourselves as unique
    individuals. Many students don't like to wear them. Also, I guess, uniforms
    can be uncomfortable; they may not be appropriate for summer, for
    example. Dressed in those long trousers and skirts with those blazers and
    ties is just ridiculous. Plain clothes, plain dark shoes, plain shirts, plain
    socks, no make-up, jewellery or nail varnish. Are we supposed to have
    plain brains, as well?
    (B) Melissa
    I'm now attending a private school, and we have a school uniform, unlike
    my previous school.Well, more than one, I should say, because we have
    the winter and the summer set of clothes, and there's the PE kit, as well. It
    is said that this is expensive and so not easily affordable, but I don't see it
    that way. As long as I don't suddenly shoot up, I'll be wearing it for at least
    two years.And, afterwards, I could pass it on to my youngest sister. In
    addition, I keep my precious clothes for the right occasions. So, in that
    sense, it could be argued that a school uniform policy is actually saving
    parents money. Well, it may not work for the boys, since they're usually
    careless about their uniforms. It could be a problem for some families who
    may not be able to afford the uniforms, especially if there are more than
    three children.
    (C) Nick
    We have no dress code at the school I'm attending now, which is very
    different from my first school. As teenagers we're expected to already
    know what we should or shouldn't wear. So, everyone is free to wear
    whatever they please. However, boys can't have long hair, nor fancy
    accessories like piercings and earrings, nor is dyeing of hair allowed,
    whereas girls have a lot more freedom. That seems very unfair to me.
    Clothes should be clean and free of obscenities or vulgar pictures, which I
    find logical and appropriate. In general, provocative clothes should be
    avoided, so no bellies, cleavage or bottoms should be on show, no shorts
    or skirts that are too short, no see-through clothing. All this could be
    considered restrictive, but I'm fine with it. I mean going to school is not
    meant to be a fashion event, so people should dress in a conservative
    way.
    (D) Rob
    My school changed its policy a couple of years ago. When I was at Lower
    School there was neither a uniform nor a dress code. Later, when I got to
    Secondary School, that all changed. They felt that uniforms would reduce
    distractions and competition among students, and above all, it would help
    with behavioural problems. This was quite an adventurous idea, but it has
    been proven to be justified. At the beginning everybody complained, but
    later we could see a change, especially in gang related behaviour. It didn't
    remove all the problems, but dramatically decreased violence and
    discipline issues. Gangs couldn't use their identity colours or accessories
    anymore, so many of the members simply left the school. Others
    improved their attendance and participation and made new friends. Life is
    now much more normal and not as dangerous as before.
    The Tribune

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