PRO

  • PRO

    Good wishes to my opponent, I have to say that I have not...

    School uniforms should be banned

    I thank my opponent in advance for accepting this debate about school uniforms. I will take the pro side. Good wishes to my opponent, I have to say that I have not a very good experience in debates and I am just a little girl, but I want to do more debates to practice and hold my opinion even if someone try to convince me to take the other side. Debate structure: 1st round: Only accepting 2nd and 3rd round: Argumentative text 4th round: I will ask questions to my opponent and he/she will answer them

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/School-uniforms-should-be-banned/6/
  • PRO

    With Uniforms they can be changed yearly or every half a...

    are school uniforms good or bad

    Nobody has told me nice shirt because I usually wear the same kind of clothes. It cuts down on my stress level and makes it easier for me to get ready in the morning. With Uniforms they can be changed yearly or every half a year. If people are getting bored of the same old uniform they can put a petition together to change it. Not only does it make everybody look like a team it also saves money on clothe expenses for the parents of the child. Its a win-win all around. Parents save money, school saves from innapropriate clothes, and teens save on bullying

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/are-school-uniforms-good-or-bad/1/
  • PRO

    Hello everybody! I have a very strong belief that School...

    TROLL DEBATE: School Uniforms Should Not Be Required

    Hello everybody! I have a very strong belief that School Uniforms Shouldn't be required, and I have many logical reasons for it. However, in this particular debate, I will use none of those logical reasons and troll you to your doom, just for fun! You may use illogical reasoning as well, but you have to argue School Uniforms Should be Required. Round one is for acceptance only. Good luck, con!

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/TROLL-DEBATE-School-Uniforms-Should-Not-Be-Required/1/
  • PRO

    You're lying when you say you wear the first thing you...

    Students should have to wear school uniforms

    Okay so now your bragging about your academic accomplishments, not proving your point. Just so you know I'm 12 years not 21 in the profile description. I'm only twelve and still winning this debate. My school has a uniform policy and all the students are smart and intelligent. In my last school there was no such thing as an uniform and I couldn't spell us. I was that dumb back then and now with my new school and uniform policy, I'm smarter than you. With no uniform i only cared on what people wore, with uniforms I can study on my work. You're lying when you say you wear the first thing you grab out of the closet. What if you pull out a dress that your sister put in there. Having uniforms make it an easier playing field for poorer students that can't buy fashionable clothing, to wear to school. They end up being teased, bullied or starting fights because there was no school uniform. If there was a uniform policy the other kids wouldn't even know that they were at all. With the money the parents saved not buying clothes for school they can buy their kids some really fashionable clothing to wear on the weekdays or on breaks. In Long Beach, CA, after two years of a district-wide K-8 mandatory uniform policy, reports of assault and battery in the district's schools decreased by 34%, assault with a deadly weapon dropped by 50%, fighting incidents went down by 51%, sex offenses were cut by 74%, robbery dropped by 65%, possession of weapons (or weapon "look-alikes") decreased by 52%, possession of drugs went down by 69%, and vandalism was lowered by 18%. http://school-uniforms.procon.org... In my new school with the uniforms nobody is ever late, why? Uniforms help the students get ready faster in the mornings and improve attendance, which helps their over all grade. Instead of trying on each and every clothing in your wardrobe wear the one you wear everyday. Vote smartly.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Students-should-have-to-wear-school-uniforms/1/
  • PRO

    i think that kids should not have to where uniforms it...

    school uniforms

    i think that kids should not have to where uniforms it takes freedom away from kids. who is with me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/school-uniforms/33/
  • PRO

    It isn't a violation of rights to require uniforms in...

    High school students should wear uniforms

    While freedom of expression is important, there's a time and a place for it. It isn't a violation of rights to require It isn't a violation of rights to require uniforms in schools anymore than it would be to restrict a pornography convention from happening across the street from a kindergarten school. If a school district has problems with discipline, then uniforms can help solve those problem and place student's focus on academics. (http://www.dailymail.co.uk...

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/High-school-students-should-wear-uniforms/2/
  • PRO

    Uhhh....I did. ... (November 1995), "The ruptured...

    School Uniforms Shouldn't Be Required

    REBUTTALS 1. However, some jobs require choosing clothing carefully. If students aren't trained in school for these jobs, then they will have a hard time choosing which clothes to wear and which clothes should not be worn. 2. While there are other ways to express oneself, clothing is the majority of what is expressed: one can express that they like their beard... One can also show their love for Airmax in a live debate... And so on. This just shows two examples of how one can express their personality or likes throughout their clothing. Thus, it is irrefutable proof that uniforms restrict the freedom of expression, which goes against the US constitution. Again, I stress the fact that we are expected to uphold the constitution. [2] In addition...two students even won a Supreme Court case against armbands!! [1] If even armbands can express personality, just imagine what shirts and pants can do. Source [4] supports this further with ""Clothing choices are rarely neutral, and our inner secrets can be read in our choices. " As shown, clothing really does express your personality. 3. Uhhh....I did. The Notre Dame University study performed by two "professors of sociology"? [1] Another link that proves that uniforms have negative impact. 4. Sorry about that. Here: http://www.gate.net...;. Your argument about military is irrelevant, we are talking about school uniforms. As for Einstein, who knows if he was in his right state of mind? I mean, he even stated himself "I want to go when I want. It is tasteless to prolong life artificially. I have done my share, it is time to go. I will do it elegantly." [3] This is really strange, I mean. He could have definitely done more. Was it the stress upon him? Was it too much work? We might never know, but this just show how complicated the situation was to Albert Einstein. 5. However, for poorer families, it is much harder to get a massive 156$ for the beginning of the school year and spend all their money on it, rather than spending just half as much per month, because we know that salary is paid monthly, therefore each month the poor family has to save up a little bit in order to pay the 156$. But let's not forget that they already have to pay taxes. [5] 6. One way less, one way more. I have already shown that the silence cue is practically a bait for bullies. Congradulations that you think you defeated my resolution. You may as well be the first person to beat me in a School Uniform debate, but I have attacked stronger than ever. (Especially the first round) Back to you, con. [1] http://aclunv.org...; [2] http://constitutionus.com...; [3] Cohen, J.R.; Graver, L.M. (November 1995), "The ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm of Albert Einstein", Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics 170 (5) [4] https://psychologies.co.uk...; [5] http://www.tax.ohio.gov...

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/School-Uniforms-Shouldnt-Be-Required/1/
  • PRO

    Intro: I age with many people that wearing what I want is...

    should schools make it mandatory for students to wear uniforms during school time.

    Intro: I age with many people that wearing what I want is great, but wearing uniforms is only in school also the benefits of school uniforms are numerous, and many schools nationwide have adopted a uniform policy in public, private and parochial settings. Not only do school uniforms help reduce the cost of a growing child's school wardrobe, but uniforms assist with discipline and behavioral issues. cont 1: School uniforms ensure people don't label others What I am saying is that with school uniforms kids will open up to each other. What I mean is that in school lets say a kid dressed in preppy clothes sees a kid with ragged like clothing or Goth clothes, he will not interact with him or make fun of him. IF all kids have uniforms they will get engaged with each other and not label them in a group. Another example is when you see kids sag their pants or whatever you assume their dumb ghetto kids which isn't' always true. Uniforms ensure kids are not labeled and ensure a higher unity amount the kids in the school. cont 2: benefits of uniforms "Preventing gang colors, etc. in schools "Decreasing violence and theft because of clothing and shoes "Instilling discipline among students "Reducing need for administrators and teachers to be 'clothes police' (for example, determining whether shorts are too short, etc.) "Reducing distractions for students http://712educators.about.com... Conclusion: As you can see uniforms have many benefits that are worth considering. I admit I like my own clothing but it would also be real nic eto have a school environment where people are treated more equally due to same outfits Response: My opponent's full main argument is that kids are limited in creativity they can express in clothes, is true but again it is only in school and they are not limited in the creativity they can exrpress in the mind. Also benefits of school uniforms outweigh the cost.c

  • PRO

    When schools have uniforms kids focus more on they're...

    Students should have to wear school uniforms

    School that have uniforms have more intelligent and efficient students, because they have uniforms. When schools have uniforms kids focus more on they're studies not on they're clothes or how they look. If everyone wore the same clothes no one can say theirs is better and no one will be teased of what they wear. When everybody wears the same thing their will be less prejudicism and more nationalism. Kids will get along better and create more social groups. Students spend less time deciding what to wear, because no one will judge what they choose because they're all wearing the same thing. Nobody likes to be mocked when you choose the best clothing you had and then the other laugh and bully him for trying. When theirs the uniform policy kids will be friendlier and smarter because of the intelligent decision the school made for the kids own good.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Students-should-have-to-wear-school-uniforms/1/
  • PRO

    My opponent will be arguing against this. ... Good luck...

    Uniforms at School!

    I will be arguing that students should have to wear uniforms at schools. My opponent will be arguing against this. This is a tournament debate: http://www.debate.org... 6,000 characters per round. 4 rounds. 2 weeks voting time. First round is for acceptance. Good luck to my opponent.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Uniforms-at-School/1/

CON

  • CON

    When you find a reliable source proving that clothing...

    School Uniforms

    "Limiting freedom," as you just said, is unconstitutional. Thank you for proving my point. Clothing is not a direct effect on what kids "focus" on. When you find a reliable source proving that clothing does not let children focus, then try that point again. Once again, it is not the clothing which promotes violence. It is the children doing it to themselves. If they were not to wear "gang" clothing, they would just get tattoos or some other form of identification. If children are in gangs, they will be with clothing or no clothing associated to that specific gang. Instead of teaching children to not wear certain clothing, teach them morals and what is right and wrong to not get involved with such groups. Once again, if the PERSON THEMSELVES consent to not wearing things that they wish ie. private schools, that is fine. It is when the school forces students is when we know it is a problem and a freedom violation. You have no evidence tying any kind of clothing into "bullying," until you do, leave that point to the side. You are speculating, wearing a certain shirt does not simply lower one's self-esteem. You are talking like things like this happen very frequently and it is a MAJOR problem. When in reality, it is not. When was the last time you heard about a kid hurting themselves over clothing? There is a difference between dress codes and When you find a reliable source proving that clothing does not let children focus, then try that point again. Once again, it is not the clothing which promotes violence. It is the children doing it to themselves. If they were not to wear "gang" clothing, they would just get tattoos or some other form of identification. If children are in gangs, they will be with clothing or no clothing associated to that specific gang. Instead of teaching children to not wear certain clothing, teach them morals and what is right and wrong to not get involved with such groups. Once again, if the PERSON THEMSELVES consent to not wearing things that they wish ie. private schools, that is fine. It is when the school forces students is when we know it is a problem and a freedom violation. You have no evidence tying any kind of clothing into "bullying," until you do, leave that point to the side. You are speculating, wearing a certain shirt does not simply lower one's self-esteem. You are talking like things like this happen very frequently and it is a MAJOR problem. When in reality, it is not. When was the last time you heard about a kid hurting themselves over clothing? There is a difference between dress codes and If children are in gangs, they will be with clothing or no clothing associated to that specific gang. Instead of teaching children to not wear certain clothing, teach them morals and what is right and wrong to not get involved with such groups. Once again, if the PERSON THEMSELVES consent to not wearing things that they wish ie. private schools, that is fine. It is when the school forces students is when we know it is a problem and a freedom violation. You have no evidence tying any kind of clothing into "bullying," until you do, leave that point to the side. You are speculating, wearing a certain shirt does not simply lower one's self-esteem. You are talking like things like this happen very frequently and it is a MAJOR problem. When in reality, it is not. When was the last time you heard about a kid hurting themselves over clothing? There is a difference between dress codes and uniforms. That is a whole different debate. Please do not tie the two together because it will get us nowhere. Please refrain in the future from using personal experiences that may, or may not be true. I want to see facts. If there are none, come up with a different point. How does a piece of clothing make children feel "left out?" If anything, students express themselves and who they really are through their clothing and freedom of speech, leading them to find like mind individuals and be more confident in their shoes overtime.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/School-Uniforms/61/
  • CON

    Nobody is bullied because of what clothes they wear,...

    Uniforms

    Your "bullying" argument is complete nonsense. Kids are bullied because how many friends they have, How rich they are, How intelligent they are, How attractive they look, How fit they are. Nobody is bullied because of what clothes they wear, Unless they wear filthy and old clothes (so don't wear filthy and old clothes! ). And even if you are bullied because of your clothes, You don't get to force everyone to wear uniforms. Other students aren't responsible if you are bullied for what you wear. If you're already bullied, Forcing everyone to wear uniforms won't help you: kids will still bully you. Your "easier to choose what to wear" argument is also wrong. Like I said before, You don't get to force others to wear uniforms just because you have some problems. If you want, Wear one tracksuit for the whole year: then it will be very easy for you to choose. You said that tracksuits can get as dirty as uniforms. Exactly! Another reasons why uniforms are bad. Uniforms may seem good, But the cost far outweighs any benefit. Nobody is bullied because of what clothes they wear, Unless they wear filthy and old clothes (so don't wear filthy and old clothes! ). And even if you are bullied because of your clothes, You don't get to force everyone to wear uniforms. Other students aren't responsible if you are bullied for what you wear. If you're already bullied, Forcing everyone to wear uniforms won't help you: kids will still bully you. Your "easier to choose what to wear" argument is also wrong. Like I said before, You don't get to force others to wear uniforms just because you have some problems. If you want, Wear one tracksuit for the whole year: then it will be very easy for you to choose. You said that tracksuits can get as dirty as uniforms. Exactly! Another reasons why uniforms are bad. Uniforms may seem good, But the cost far outweighs any benefit. Uniforms would have to be designed and manufactured en masse, Millions of them. If kids are each given two pairs like you said they are it would cost even more. Staff would have to enforce the dress code. Someone who loses or ruins their uniform would have to get a new one, And the school would have to replace it. It's far easier to have a simple dress-code and not force all students to wear uniforms.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Uniforms/7/
  • CON

    Before beggining, I would like to make some notes. ......

    School uniforms should be banned.

    Before beggining, I would like to make some notes. First of all, I apologize for the small font last round, it was an error. Secondly, I also forgot to cite my sources. Here they are: [1]http://www.lettersofnote.com... [2]http://www.dailymail.co.uk... Now to continue on to the debate with this big, readable font. REFUTATIONS "Temmo you fail to realize that the topic is suppose to say school uniforms should not be banned.Regardless if you refute my points you yourself have failed to state any points." There is no need for me to provide any points. You are supposed to make points on why it should be banned since you are the instagator. Me as the contender am only required to refute your points, and explain how they are false. "If you were as intelligent as you seemed you would have put points.Now the win is mine." Please refrain from personal attacks. Due to this comment, you have already lost points for conduct. Furthermore, the win isn't yours because I proved your arguments wrong. "(Note: Temmo you say assasination is creative only in the eyes of a killer.You again fail at stating the point.)" False, I for one find some methods of assasination quite creative, and I am not a killer. "Freedom of speech regardless you got off point how do you know most people dont like creativity." How do I know? Over 1 million results on google of people who hate art and creativity, including myself. "And if they dont then at least the do not have to wear the exact same thing everyday." I had a uniform in grade school and I loved it. It is fair to make them wear clothes due to all the benefits they present. "My point about bulling is that weather you have ripped jeans or silk trousers you will still be made fun of about the following: the way your face looks,your hair looks,your look (in general),or a yo mama joke.My point is that bullies will always find something to make fun of weather its your clothes of not." Did you even read my argument? I said people will still get bullied. However, with uniforms, 1 method of bullying is gone, so bullying is diminished. You fail to meet your BoP, and still fail to make any valid argument. I have no need to make any points.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/School-uniforms-should-be-banned./1/
  • CON

    Clearly, this is contradictory to “land of free.” To add,...

    School Uniforms

    As the speaker may have valuable points such as discipline, it still causes horrendous conformity. Simply put, conformity and discipline is like the military; such an act on small children in early education makes them machines. With Syria, that worn torn country has emboldened students with their blue uniforms (washingtontimes.com). Clearly, this is contradictory to “land of free.” To add, it apparently “[interferes] students' right to choose their dress…[Violating] First Amendment rights (Mitchell and Knechtle, 2003).” Thus, apparently this is militarization and constitutional infringement. With finance, parents should know how to spend wisely; if they afford new “kicks” every season, they certainly can afford at least 7 pairs of clothes.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/School-Uniforms/32/
  • CON

    It's not fair limiting kid's closet because of...

    School uniforms should be required

    Clothing is one of the best ways for kids to express themselves, and with guidlines and rules, students are able to be themselves without being distracting. It's not fair limiting kid's closet because of uncomfortable uniforms, which could actually hurt one's education, because it may not be comfortable enough for the student to be able to pay attention. Uniforms are too strict.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/School-uniforms-should-be-required/2/
  • CON

    The resolution that I need to negate is: "Uniforms should...

    Uniforms should be worn in school

    My opponent has not refuted most of the points I actually brought up in my last argument. The argument that I made is admittedly not a great one, but as it goes unrefuted, I sustain it. Now, I will respond to Pro's refutations. 1. I never brought up this point. My opponent is misquoting me here. These punishments seem awfully harsh though for something so trivial. 2. I think you are confused about the nature of this debate. The resolution that I need to negate is: "Uniforms should be worn in school." I am arguing the opposite of this statement, but you seem to think the resolution is something like: "Schools should require students to wear identical uniforms," or something to that effect. Now let me answer Pro's question, they increase distractions because the students are NOT wearing the same uniform. I think that they will increase distractions because: clubs imply membership in a club, and regular clothes generally do not imply anything. 3. So right here my opponent is supporting their previous statements about self-confidence. Pro's reasoning is that upper-class students and poorer students wear the same thing. This would be acceptable, except for what I said in my refutation to #2 about the resolution. I also want to bring up something interesting that my opponent said here. "This is the main reason why bulling happens in public schools." This is extremely false. Insecurities are the main reason why kids bully [1], not what Pro has brought up. I have sustained my own arguments, and have refuted my opponents arguments. I am done here. References: 1. http://www.stompoutbullying.org...

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Uniforms-should-be-worn-in-school/1/
  • CON

    if schools decide that students should have uniforms then...

    school uniforms

    if schools decide that students should have uniforms then they are the problem. students get bullied over their clothes sure but the teachers stop and report it. All over the United States of America students are being taught to express their individuality by teachers, not to follow the crowd, but now they are double talking meaning that they say one thing and then say the exact opposite the next. That is also called being a hypocrite. Anyone who agrees with the teachers is saying that students should be like little robots in the perfect world, but guess what its not a perfect world so get over it. Students are human beings that deserve to be able to express themselves. They have the same rights as others.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/school-uniforms/39/
  • CON

    I Found it in 30 sec Also uniforms wont stop all...

    are school uniforms good or bad

    If it saves parents money why is the average cost of uniforms is $249. well 1 T-shirt, 1 pair of pants, and shoes are approximately $90 and the don't help as much as teachers say they do and here is proof http://www.statisticbrain.com... I Found it in 30 sec Also uniforms wont stop all bullying. also you chose what you wear so I don't care what you wear. you do you

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/are-school-uniforms-good-or-bad/1/
  • CON

    The problem with your argument is the poor kids would...

    Should their be school uniforms

    The problem with your argument is the poor kids would still be bullied with uniforms because they would have to buy cheaper versions and regardless, it makes bullying worse because instead of being bullied based on clothing. Now it's on weight, hair, race, religion etc. Uniforms may stop bullying on clothes, but the social-economic divide is still there, just not as noticeable.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Should-their-be-school-uniforms/1/
  • CON

    Acually peyton people dont get bulled as much if we wear...

    Should STEAM magnet schools wear school uniforms

    Acually peyton people dont get bulled as much if we wear our own cloths because well all look like nerds for the rest of our lives with school uniforms

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Should-STEAM-magnet-schools-wear-school-uniforms/1/