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  • PRO

    When you don't need to focus on better clothing, it...

    Should STEAM magnet schools wear school uniforms

    When you don't need to focus on better clothing, it results in you getting higher grades, paying more attention, and generally being more academically advanced, and also, they're not "cheep nerd clothes"

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    Actually, yuriy, it allows for less bullying, higher...

    Should STEAM magnet schools wear school uniforms

    Actually, yuriy, it allows for less bullying, higher grades, and overall better life without bullying, and also it's low cost

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    Quite the opposite; If, persay, you are poor, then you...

    Should STEAM magnet schools wear school uniforms

    Quite the opposite; If, persay, you are poor, then you cannot buy good clothes, meaning you will likely be bullied, but with a uniform, it's the opposite. You wil lbe accepted.

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    good point you really have a better source but common...

    should scool uniforms should be optinal

    good point you really have a better source but common would you like to where some thing that chaffs you its better to where what you want not what the school wants as long as it is not porno or blood and guts every where

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    Children living in poverty in the US are 6.8 times more...

    Parents on welfare are more likely to need the incentives to take on the costs of sending children to school.

    Parents on welfare benefits are the most likely to need the extra inducements. They generally tend to be less educated and oftentimes be less appreciative of the long-term value of education. In the late 90's, 42% of people on welfare had less than a high school education, and another 42% had finished high school, but had not attended college in the US. Therefore they need the additional and more tangible, financial reasons to send their children to school. Children living in poverty in the US are 6.8 times more likely to have experienced child abuse and neglect1. While attendance might not be a sufficient condition for academic success, it is certainly a necessary one, and the very first step toward it. Some parents might be tempted to look at the short-term costs and benefits. Sending a child to school might be an opportunity cost for the parents as lost labor inside or outside the homes (especially in the third world) the household, or as an actual cost, as paying for things like supplies, uniforms or transportation can be expensive. Around the world there are an estimated 158 million working children, who often need to work to contribute to their family's livelihood2. In the UK it is estimated that sending a child to public school costs up to 1,200 pounds a year. If they lose money by not sending children to school, this would tilt the cost-benefits balance in favor of school attendance. 1 Duncan, Greg and Brooks-Gunn, Jeanne (2000), "Family Poverty, Welfare Reform, and Child Development", Child Development, [Accessed July 21, 2011] 2 http://www.unicef.org/protection/index_childlabour.html [Accessed July 13, 2011].

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    Also, I'm sorry but I am unable to see the error in my...

    Uniforms in schools/workplaces should all be unisex/gender neutral

    Yes a company has the right to choose how it is presented to the world, But why does that presentation have to differ between men and women? Changing the ways we present a company does not mean that it would appear any less professional. Also, I'm sorry but I am unable to see the error in my argument, I was simply using skirts as an example of how uniform often falls into a binary. I understand that there is obvious biological differences between men and women, However these difference have no effect on most uniforms. Relating to your statement about peanut butter allergies: approximately 1%-1. 6% of the population is affected by some form of peanut allergy, And approx 1. 7% is affected by being intersex. Intersex is only the physical attribute of having characteristics of both sexes, So we must add on the amount of people who are genderfluid/nonbinary/questioning gender which I was unable to find a reliable statistic for, And therefore I am able to debunk your statement about that. Being intersex or having gender identity issues are both serious challenges in ones' life, And changing the uniform would not be harmful to companies/schools (in fact could be beneficial as they would only need to manufacture one type) in any way.

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    Especially in middle and high school, where students are...

    Private school is better/safer than public school

    The public school system has numberous issues Teacher Tenure - this protects any poor quality teacher from being fired. This also terminates a teacher's fear of being fired, so even a good teacher can get lazy. Students are assigned to the public school in their area. This forces some students to attend a more corrupt, or dangerous school, and ensures that the school will have enough students to stay open. The school can change the additude of the students, and lead them to failure. Common Core Standards - the poor teachers that tenure protects are now educating their students with common core standards. It would be bad enough if all teachers were at least average in performance. Common core is widely known as not being very efficient, and soon will be limmiting students. Government officials could soon start poisoning the minds of students with common core standards Public schools can be under-funded, which can lead to cancellation of activities like choir, band, dance, and theater. Over-achieving, intellingent kids are often a minority. They will be discouraged among students, and taught that smart means unpopular. There are many popular misconceptions and myths about private school Students can use money to pass a class, or get good grades - this is a common, and hilarious myth. Private schools have very strict rules about giving a teacher any money, even as a gift. Especially in middle and high school, where students are more likely to try cheting. If you were to ask anyone at a private school, student or teacher, they would all tell you that no one tries to use money to pass classes. All students in private school are rich, and upper class - this is a steriotype. Students in private school are mainly upper-middle class, or somewhere in that area. Some students even get work-study oppritunities, which lets lower-class students attend private school for cheaper. They only have to help with a little work, like helping to clean after school. Low-8ncome students also can receive free lunch. Of coarse, some students in private school are richer. What other school would these students go to? Students are all very sheltered from the real world - a very common steriotype. Since most people go to public school, private school students will live in neiborhoods with public school students, and can become friends with them. All private school students are aware of the problems low class families face. They learn from the news, from public school friends, and from common knolwdge. Anyway, is being sheltered from drugs, alcohol, and other illegal activity really a bad thing? In a private school, students have a safe, pure, and healthy learning environment.

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    since everybody have their own experiences and reasons...

    school uniform choice

    Hello 1st please be patient to my super horrible English/grammar 2nd let start :) why don't let parent have a right to choose between school uniform and non-school uniform to their children? since everybody have their own experiences and reasons that why they support school uniform or non-school uniform an uniform is expensive -> choose to not buy it an uniform is cheap -> choose to buy it kids get bullied if they don't wear uniform? -> choose to wear it when school adopted school uniform education, discipline, overall improve -> add conditions to unlock the choice has average grade above 3.00 for example

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    I have attended private school my whole life, so I speak...

    Private school is better/safer than public school

    Public schools do have more diversity, but that is purely chance. Anyone who can pay is welcome at a private school. And, yes, you do have to pay for private school. It is not just to be exclusive, though. Private schools don't get government funding, so they have to find a way to pay the teachers. This is why the teachers at private school are payed less. If they wanted to raise the pay of a private teacher, they would have to raise tuition. It is all in a perfect balance, and in no way meant to exclude people. I have attended private school my whole life, so I speak from experience and facts, not just what I have heard. Tests do indicate that it is much more likely for a public school student to be bullied that a private school student. It is proven that public schools have more problems with physical conflicts, verbal abuse of teachers, student disrespect for teachers, and parental lack of involvement. From experience, I can tell you also that it is true. Comparing my private school friends and my public school friends, I can see a substantial difference in behavior. My public school friends tend to either gossip more, or be bullied more. This is never a real problen with my private school friends. As far as education goes, it is hard to tell who gets a better one. Based off a single student, you will get varried answers. Hovever, the average test scores for a private school are generally higher than those of a public school. Is is because of teachers and environment. Private school teaching careers are hard to come by, so only a teacher who loves their job will search for a private school career. Naturally, those who love their job will be better at is. So, you can conclude that a private school gives you a better edcation.

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    Also, if you attend a private school, you have to pay...

    Private school is better/safer than public school

    Private schools give you a better education than public schools. The teachers at public schools are paid more, so most people who seek a teaching career will want a job at one of them. Anyone who decides to teach at a private school knows that the pay is worse, and they teach at them because they love their job. So, they will be better at their job. Also, if you attend a private school, you have to pay tuition. The school has to give you a better education, than, if they want you to stay. So naturally, private school gives you a better education. Private schools are also safer than public schools. Anyone who attends private school has to pay tuition, so the students will all naturally be safer. I am not saying that poor people are not safe, or that they are meaner. I only mean that the students will have been raised in a better environment, so they will know that bullying is bad, and that drugs are bad. Not all of them, but a majority. Many people also attend private school for religious reasons, so most of the students will be nicer, and more moral. Nicer students means a nicer school, so private school is safer than public school.

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    If students are allowed to wear anything appropriate....

    All Schools Need Uniforms

    If students are allowed to wear anything appropriate. They can express their feeling on how they should wear, and people can identify each other easily.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/All-Schools-Need-Uniforms/1/
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    Extend.

    Kids Should Wear Uniforms

    Extend.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Kids-Should-Wear-Uniforms/2/
  • CON

    Extend.

    Kids Should Wear Uniforms

    Extend.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Kids-Should-Wear-Uniforms/2/
  • CON

    Extend.

    Kids Should Wear Uniforms

    Extend.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Kids-Should-Wear-Uniforms/2/
  • CON

    Extend.

    Kids Should Wear Uniforms

    Extend.

    • https://www.debate.org/debates/Kids-Should-Wear-Uniforms/2/
  • CON

    I accepted bossnegotiator's challenge. ... I will be...

    Should students be forced to wear a school uniform

    I accepted bossnegotiator's challenge. I will be arguing that students should not be forced to wear a school uniform.

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    Then, the student's parents gonna blame the schools or...

    Soft drinks should be sold at school

    Schools do cares about their student's achievements and wellbeing, because if their students is healthy and achieves more, it can really made the schools be extremely proud. You are just saying schools should feeds its students sugary drinks and made them overweight. Then, the student's parents gonna blame the schools or perhaps put school to a judgement in the migration. Schools should banned soft drinks, because if they not care for their student's wellbeing, it is against the law.

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    I never said there could be no dress code my dear. ......

    Uniforms should be worn

    I never said there could be no dress code my dear. Of course people of specific professions should wear proper attire but not a uniform such as white shirts black pants.

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

    As is has many bad effects and result. ... So you give...

    Mobile phone should be allowed to school. .

    In my opinion Mobile phone should not allowed to school. . . As is has many bad effects and result. . I will tell you the reason further in the debate. . . So you give efficient examples for the topic that " phone should allowed in schools"

  • CON

    Overall, I absolutely believe that soft drinks shouldn"t...

    Soft drinks should be sold at school

    In my opinion, I strongly believe that soft drinks shouldn"t be sold at schools, because soft drinks damage our behaviours, concentrations, inhibitions, learning abilities and overall general health issues due to the community comments on www.debate.org/opinions/should-soda-be-sold-at-schools. For instance, it makes us aggressive, stimulant and disruptive; as well as it could distract student from concentrate on what they are doing. First, I confidently believe that soft drinks shouldn"t be sold at schools, because soft drinks are causing troubles on our behaviours, concentrations, learning abilities, inhibitions and overall general health issues caused by the ingredients of sugars, carbon dioxide, artificial sweeteners, acids, sodium, artificial flavourings & colours and preservatives in each can or bottle of soft drink. Also, due to scientific researches showing on http://www.rethinksugarydrink.org.au..., it stated if a student drinks one can of 600ml of regular soft drink every day for a year this equals to 23kg of sugar and 6.75kg of fats, or one can of 250ml of energy drink equals to 24g of sugar and a 1600ml bottle of regular soft drink equals to 64g of sugar. It also stated that In the end, I strongly suggest schools should brought buy fresh fruits for the caf" to sell as an energy booster, because the sugar in fruits are natural and fruits give us heaps of vitamins and minerals, not fats. Also, bone breaking causing by carbonate from soft drinks corroding bones in our body and made bones loss of calcium & vitamin D; and tooth decay caused by sugar from the soft drinks stuck in our tooth and grows bacteria in the plague, which gives us horrible yellow tooth and smelling breath; are some examples that messed up our growth process. So, I thought there is no use for schools to offer such expensive drinks, instead schools should using the money on sporting equipment, library books, stationaries, camps, excursions, uniforms and heaps more healthy choices for us. Overall, I absolutely believe that soft drinks shouldn"t be sold at schools, because soft drinks gives us more harm than good and have no nutritional benefits; if you need energy to boost you up, eats fruits, they are natural energy booster! FEEDBACK FROM MY TEACHER!!! Well Done! You have put in a lot of time and effort to create a persuasive text with detailed evidence and explanations to support your arguments. You have also used extensive technical vocabulary and precise word groups that strengthens the credibility. Your introduction has clearly stated your opinion and arguments to be discussed in the text. Please include a rhetorical question at the beginning or in the title to further engage the reader. I really like how you included a solution to help persuade the reader, for example selling health food in the cafe as an energy booster. Great idea! Using connective words to link your paragraphs will help the reader to understand and follow your arguments. For example, Firstly (argument 1), Secondly (argument 2), and Thirdly (argument 3).