tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post1181809818311461189..comments2023-10-26T08:37:12.232-04:00Comments on Heleni Smith: Individual vs. the groupAthena Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11483906167304901085noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-14573187849245984842010-02-22T00:01:56.831-05:002010-02-22T00:01:56.831-05:00I am having mixed thoughts about this topic becaus...I am having mixed thoughts about this topic because on one side I wouldn't mind having to wear uniforms to school. It prevents the social segregation amoung the students with how they dress. It would also benefit the family because they wouldn't need to spill loads of money buying their children clothes. I had to wear uniform in 5th grade at a school in St. Pete and I honestly didn't mind it much because I knew everyone was wearing the same thing as me, so I didn't feel left out. Then on the other hand I love to express my individuality by the way I dress, so uniforms would definitely be a problem for those who want to express themselves through their garments. I love to dress up and look sophiscated and neat most of the time and other times I like to dress professional or youthful like outfits, and with uniforms it won't let me express my own different personality in my clothes.Nga Nguyennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-2959666479432610132010-02-21T23:41:16.686-05:002010-02-21T23:41:16.686-05:00I would support school uniforms. The majority of s...I would support school uniforms. The majority of students find it very important to look their best when they go to school. They want to impress who they're attracted to, their friends, and just about everyone that attends their school. When clothes become a priority to students they lose focus on what they're suppose to be doing at school. Many students make fun of someone who repeats their clothes often and they judge them based on what they're wearing. Also, depending on what a student wears usually develops certain clicks. By having a uniform policy more students would be friends with a variety of students instead of just socializing with the ones that fit their status. This would allow students to get along more and be diverse. I also don't think that the issue with some family's not being able to afford uniforms would be a valid reason not to enforce uniforms because it's less expensive over all. The quantity of regular clothes is much greater than the quantity of uniforms purchased annually. So it would actually save money. Although, I do believe that not having uniforms allow students to express themselves through their choice in clothes. Overall, I think uniforms are a wise decision.carpe diemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03109364493858782414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-19594622021416087742010-02-21T22:18:06.927-05:002010-02-21T22:18:06.927-05:00I definitely support the enforcement of school uni...I definitely support the enforcement of school uniforms. To this day getting ready for school is a hassle and most of the time I stress myself out more than i should trying to find an appropriate outfit for school. And that's the stress 90% of most students have. Uniforms has its many benefits including those less fortunate would appreciate not going through the constant battle of having to fit in with everyone else, since they would all be wearing the same thing. I do not feel as if uniforms make one lose their individualism and it should be supported everywhere.Yasmin C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-44916866102976840312010-02-21T21:15:51.380-05:002010-02-21T21:15:51.380-05:00I do not support school uniforms. It does not equa...I do not support school uniforms. It does not equalize anyone. If someone is rich there fellow class mates will know it its not rocket sience. You can usaually tell a person is wealthy by the attitude and personality because your enviorment shapes who you are personality wise anyway. In a school of collard shirts and long skirts there will still be the populars the geeks the criminals and the outcast. Uniforms will not change this its a fact. All uniforms do is take away our individuality.ClickClacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-64661606492020525882010-02-21T20:15:34.999-05:002010-02-21T20:15:34.999-05:00I fully support wearing school uniforms. It does c...I fully support wearing school uniforms. It does create a sense of unity throughout the school where everyone is dressed pretty much the same. It makes it easier on parents and administrators. Parents will not have to worry about their child being made fun of just because they can’t afford certain “brand name” clothing. Or have to go through the time it takes for the child to pick out the right kind of clothes to wear to school. I remember having to wear uniforms back in elementary school and it was so much easier to choose an outfit because there were only like three color shirts to choose from. Administrators find it better because they won’t have to spend much of the busy day worrying about who is not in dress code and enforcing it.GatorBoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779272768285738961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-86686393914249442782010-02-21T20:12:34.544-05:002010-02-21T20:12:34.544-05:00I do not agree with a uniform policy. I think it t...I do not agree with a uniform policy. I think it takes away from individuality. Sure it eliminates fitting it ect but its not giving people the chance to express themselves. I think its an easy way out. Instead of having the pressure of deciding what to wear to express who you are lets have the schools tell us what to wear. Eventually when people enter the "real world" they aren't going to have uniforms they are going to have to make choices. In the end i believe uniforms are a way of taking away a persons rights. The persons right to express themselves.Erin Paullnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-4074775938083727592010-02-21T18:44:15.138-05:002010-02-21T18:44:15.138-05:00I wouldn't support school uniforms. I believe ...I wouldn't support school uniforms. I believe it makes people conform and doesn't allow for individualism. I also believe that it makes kids become followers instead of doing what they want to do because they feel like they have to do what everyone else is doing because it is the right thing to do. I also think it makes kids less creative because they are forced to wear clothes that are the same as everyone elses. Also the whole thing surrounding uniform shows strictness and no room for error. Which also makes the kids become adults quickern doesn't let them enjoy being a kid.Jessenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-57010523690539429922010-02-21T17:37:05.103-05:002010-02-21T17:37:05.103-05:00Although uniform may be cheaper I would have to op...Although uniform may be cheaper I would have to oppose to the option of having uniforms in the school system. The reasons for my opposition is because I feel like wearing uniforms doesn’t help toward making learning better. Wearing uniforms doesn’t make a child focus more or even earn better grades. I feel like wearing uniforms take away from a persons freedom of style. If a child goes to school wearing what every other child is wearing (uniforms) their focus level would be more on paying attention to that rather than school work. When I was in elementary school I had to wear uniforms I disliked that fact that I had to wear them, I felt like I looked like everybody else and that’s something I didn’t want to do.Latifah Aziznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-12970619412230049142010-02-21T17:08:28.294-05:002010-02-21T17:08:28.294-05:00Honestly this whole debate is pointless as everybo...Honestly this whole debate is pointless as everybody has a diffrent opinion and will argue that point until they are blue in the face. My opinion is that no matter what you wear someone will make fun of you. Honestly the only thing i see that can happen is that youwont be able to tell the wealthy kids from the not so well off kids. I know for a fact that people will make fun of you based on the clothes you wear especially in this time where we all want to look like celebrities do in the magazines. I suffered throughout middle school and high school based on the fact that i did not have enough money too buy clothes at aeropostale and hollister and the factr that my parents bought my clothes at target and based the look of them off of what they thought was stylish. this caused an issue because my dad thought that tighter clothes were styliush and all that did was make other kids call me gay. would school uniforms help this problem maybe maybe not.If it were to help lessen the insults that are a result of what you wear i just see an increase of insults about your body whether you be to fat to skinny have bad acne or my favorite the size of your ears. I say thats my favorite because from elementary school through high school people made fun of my ears for beilng to big. it got so bad that i actually had ear surgery to fix it and still the insults continued. So yes school uniforms will stop some insults but reality is no matter what you do theres always going to be that one person who makes fun of you.Mike B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05713312429033127128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-13324746808637308422010-02-21T16:46:02.732-05:002010-02-21T16:46:02.732-05:00I would support school uniforms. I also don't ...I would support school uniforms. I also don't think that they take away individualism as students will always try to find alternate ways to express themselves. School uniforms saves so much time wasted on trying to figure out what to wear for school each morning and it also eliminates the hassle of trying to fit in. <br />I had to wear uniforms when I was in school. Yet, it didn't totally eliminate the hassle of trying to fit in. Students always found a way to change the way the uniform should be worn. Girls wore tight t-shirts and pants, and guys wore their pants so low. Students also found other ways to differentiate themselves by the type or brand of shoes, backpack, and watch they wore to school. <br />So, school uniforms didn't completely eliminate the stress of trying to fit in, but it reduced it. It also saved the time wasted on trying to decide what to wear and made it easier to get ready for school in the morning.Nermin Mohamednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-57054930352003654262010-02-21T16:04:50.627-05:002010-02-21T16:04:50.627-05:00I personally disagree with school uniforms in all ...I personally disagree with school uniforms in all public schools. Private schools are a whole different story. When parents pay exorbitant amounts of money for their kids to go to a private school they should without a doubt know that their children are in the environment that they have intended for them to be in. This doesn’t necessarily mean that public schools are not giving kids a good or even great education. Another point that I want to make is my strong feeling against kids who base their relationships off of what other kids are wearing. Even at the elementary school age children should be taught by family, friends and the school system that no one should ever judge someone on what they wear. If we need to have uniforms made mandatory because of any reason having to do with students being picked on at school; than I feel that schools need to first do a better job at educating our children on accepting others.fullbluemoonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-46635629389522050962010-02-21T16:01:20.916-05:002010-02-21T16:01:20.916-05:00I am fine with having school uniforms for students...I am fine with having school uniforms for students across the United States. I think it would be beneficial for people having difficulty trying to fit in with others in school. Dress code policies would not be a problem if everyone is wearing the same style of clothing. I do not agree that the uniforms should be paid for by taxpayer money. There are people who do not even have kids paying for someone else’s child. I also know from my own experience with people being handed things through taxpayer’s money. In the high school I attended each student was given the privilege of having a laptop. These laptops were funded mostly by taxpayer’s dollars. The students who didn’t appreciate the laptops that their fellow citizens provided for them would treat and misuse the computers to the extent of breaking them numerous times. If students who enjoy using computers and technology did that to public property, what would they do to something they may not like? I think that each person should pay for their own uniforms so that they will treat them with respect.Engineer09https://www.blogger.com/profile/03870442262623107090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-68152414900027463882010-02-21T15:47:44.039-05:002010-02-21T15:47:44.039-05:00I would support uniforms. If kids wore uniforms to...I would support uniforms. If kids wore uniforms to school, then people wouln't judge each other on their clothing. Uniforms also save time, because you don't have to plan what you want to wear in the morning. However, even if school uniforms are enforced students will always find a way to add something for appearance even though it wouln't be as effective. On the other hand, when students wear clothes of their choice it allows them to be creative and original. Clothes are a way that people express themselves and i didn't enjoy wearing uniforms too much in school, so I would probably wear them two days out of the week. I'm not exactly sure where I stand with this issue.Goodfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09478405619478995959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-70802361968084134012010-02-21T15:32:27.851-05:002010-02-21T15:32:27.851-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-85098955101843351782010-02-21T14:33:36.339-05:002010-02-21T14:33:36.339-05:00I am completely supportive of school uniforms. I d...I am completely supportive of school uniforms. I do not believe it strips away your individualism because clothes do not make the person. There plenty of school activities(sports, band, academic clubs) provided to show off who you are. Uniforms, to me, show a form of unity.That we, the students, are all here to learn and better ourselves. School uniforms would eliminate the morning hassle of what to wear and the fear of not wearing the right clothes. Therefore, kids can focus on the number one priority, their education.Karly B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15945125000295344234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-12512490485248957202010-02-21T12:38:13.136-05:002010-02-21T12:38:13.136-05:00I completely support uniforms in schools. Uniforms...I completely support uniforms in schools. Uniforms would eliminate the hassle of what to wear. It would also symbolize equality at school between the student body because one uniform cannot be better than the next. This would also eliminate criticism of those who cannot necessarily afford name brand clothes. If one argues the cost of uniforms oppose to the clothes one already has many school have programs to help parents purchase uniforms.Uniforms in school will help students want to look professional as well. It could possibly eliminate the trashy way students dress, whether its guys with their pants to their ankles or girls dressing to expose themselves. <br />From personal experience i can say that uniforms made life easy and less stressful for students who did not have the nicest clothes. I went to a private school for 8 years and wore a uniform everyday. It made getting dressed so easy and taught disciple because we always had to look professional. After all the way you dress tells a lot about you.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17229307489700699628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-30792561610289722772010-02-21T10:19:47.116-05:002010-02-21T10:19:47.116-05:00I think school uniforms can be seen as a good idea...I think school uniforms can be seen as a good idea. Students wouldn't have to worry about what they're wearing, or if it's acceptable to there peers. It would free up a lot of time in the morning that would usually be spent picking out an outfit. I had to wear school uniforms in elementary school, and it seemed fine to me.Max Watsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-22212238849487524712010-02-21T09:09:08.110-05:002010-02-21T09:09:08.110-05:00I believe school uniforms would be a great idea. B...I believe school uniforms would be a great idea. Based off my own experience of wearing it all through middle and some high school, I realized it eliminated some of the pressure of finding what to wear in the mornings. In some cases people who came from a family of finical issues they never had to worry about buying a lot of clothes all they needed was a two uniform shirts and two uniform pants and they would be ok. If you weren’t able to afford a uniform there programs set up to help you pay for it or cover half the cost.silkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09573061969494842339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-60055821885591268992010-02-21T03:10:47.957-05:002010-02-21T03:10:47.957-05:00I think school uniforms should be in schools up to...I think school uniforms should be in schools up to a certain point. In elementary school, kids aren't as judgmental and can be influenced easily so they usually don't have a problem wearing uniforms. When I was in middle school I remember some kids would wear the same thing almost every day and others would talk behind their backs. High schoolers are so into their own individuality that they create cliques based on their appearances. In most high schools, seniors are given more leniencies. If they can have a policy where it wouldn't be mandatory for them to wear uniforms on certain days, such as "casual Fridays", students may choose to wear something appropriate other than their uniform. This could be seen as a way to help them prepare for the real world. In my opinion, uniforms would ensure more equality and kids would focus more on the material rather than each other. They would be used to accepting all types of people without judging firsthand and take that with them in life.Yeirianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-10042130757887330802010-02-21T01:54:30.458-05:002010-02-21T01:54:30.458-05:00I don't really support or oppose wearing schoo...I don't really support or oppose wearing school uniforms. If the schools or governmental programs are providing the uniforms and have policies in place on how to wear the uniforms, then the parents should enforce those rules and follow them if they want their children to continue their education at that particular school. I don't think that it is fair that a school is going to enforce a uniform policy and that parents should have to pay for the uniform. Because ultimately it creates more expense for parents. How many parents would want their children wearing their school uniform on a family outing right after school or to a special event? Not many that I know of. When we talk about high school kids most dress to their liking or style and wearing a school uniform out states that you are not an individual and that you belong to a group. I understand why have uniforms but then isn't that suppressing the idea of being an individual and standing apart from others to be your own person?missjai23https://www.blogger.com/profile/15573868644688727293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-82064116371424651982010-02-21T01:29:50.454-05:002010-02-21T01:29:50.454-05:00I support uniforms in school. I attended schools w...I support uniforms in school. I attended schools were uniforms were required. It is easier for a mother who is already busy with life, to know what outfit her son/daughter has to wear the next day at school. Even though just like the word says "uniform" so everyone pretty much looks the same, there will still be people comparing brands of shoes and so on. As for the japanese boy in my opinion he was trying to be "cool" to have his shirt untucked. I belive the punishment of having him not attend the opening ceremony was well deserved, especially if taxpayers money were involved in him attending the olympics in the first place. He should have a little more respect for his country, because im sure he is aware of the strick appearence guidelines.ycamposhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527358714534103399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-81622672250555846372010-02-20T23:05:45.406-05:002010-02-20T23:05:45.406-05:00I support wearing uniforms to school. I believe th...I support wearing uniforms to school. I believe that students can find individualism despite a uniform. It's about how the individual keeps them self and presents them self in the uniform. I wore uniform throughout my grad school year up to high school. Even though wear "regular clothes," as I called it, was fun I still wished I could go back to uniforms. To me, uniforms were much cheaper; saving my family expenses at the wash house and giving me more options for my weekend outfits and wearing uniforms did not hinder me from making friends. They just had a lot of questions. Overall, I believe we should embrace the uniform idea. It is easier, cheaper and allow kids to look pass someone's clothes and get to know the individual for who they are not what they have.Antaysia :)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-34077321558406405592010-02-20T21:49:49.424-05:002010-02-20T21:49:49.424-05:00I am definitely for wearing uniforms to school. U...I am definitely for wearing uniforms to school. Uniforms eliminate a lot of problems. When everyone looks the same, there will be more respect for each other. No one will feel left out because they are not wearing a name brand. I was lucky enough to experience wearing uniforms and wearing regular clothes to school. Speaking from my experiences, uniforms were definitely my preference. I did not have to worry about what to wear or how many times I had worn it. Wearing regular clothes to school was like going to a fashion show. Everyday someone got in trouble or disobeying the dress code. The focus was not on school or what was being done in class, but on the latest trend in the fashion industry. Just like the Japanese guy that got in trouble, if I went to school in uniform that was not ironed I would get in trouble. He is representing his country and teammates and should have followed the dressing guidelines. As we saw, everyone had their shirt tucked in and was looking presentable. There are standards and if not followed there will be consequences for your own actions.bluntnessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-10212085558800494952010-02-20T21:49:02.944-05:002010-02-20T21:49:02.944-05:00I support school uniforms because they help to dow...I support school uniforms because they help to downplay the rift between the rich and poor. This means that students don't have to worry about looking good and making sure they are wearing the latest fashion. This will help to eliminate the time it takes students to get ready in the morning and it helps to save their parents money because they do not have to shop for several different outfits. Uniform does take away the individualistic mentality somewhat, but clothing is not the only way for students to express themselves. They can use art classes and other subjects to show their talents and strong points. Uniforms helps to reduce the overall peer pressure factor to dress a certain way and fit in with a certain crowd. It also keeps students from dressing inappropriately, thus creating a sense of equality throughout.DijaBouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13400888896106914629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1951811281604727291.post-49865682031602301392010-02-20T19:58:50.074-05:002010-02-20T19:58:50.074-05:00I would support the school uniforms. It is my beli...I would support the school uniforms. It is my belief, that if students are not worried about having the lastest styles and what the kids will say, when they dont; they will pay more attention to whats important, like there school work. Kids can be very mean to each other to walk in school and have someone rag on you for not having what the have would ruin there day wnd make hem not want to go to school. But with make school uniforms manetory there should be some type of break in the cost because some families can not afford the unifoms.lostnoreply@blogger.com