Topic: We should abandon the use of school uniform

Argument: School uniforms decrease bullying by preventing students from being able to make fun of others for their clothing.

Argument: school uniforms democratize childrens appearance in school, making those less fortunate less vulnerable to bullying.

Argument: school uniforms do not allow a student to be an individual in regards to clothing and individuality is an important lesson that children need.

Argument: school uniforms do not allow kids to express themselves through their clothes

Argument: School uniforms do not limit self-expression. Students can wear jewelry and other accessories to express themselves.

Argument: School uniforms do not limit self-expression. Students still have weekends and holidays to pick their own outfits.

Argument: school uniforms does nothing to decrease the amount of violence occurring in schools.

Argument: school uniforms don't let students be who they are

Argument: school uniforms don't let young people express their individuality

Argument: school uniforms eliminate the need to waste hours enforcing the dress code

Argument: school uniforms eliminated having to buy numerous outfits, trying to buy close that are in style, which can be expensive, uniforms can save money for other school related needs.

Argument: School uniforms encourage students to express themselves in ways other than by the clothes they wear. They can express themselves through writing, music, drawing, dance, etc.

Argument: school uniforms enforce conformity, which harms the creative instincts of young people

Argument: school uniforms ensure a standard dress code that prohibits revealing clothing and adds a degree of order and cleanliness to the learning environment.

Argument: School uniforms ensure that all children are dressed alike and no competition.

Argument: school uniforms give kids no personal freedom and should be abandoned.

Argument: School uniforms have no beneficial effect on student behavior.

Argument: school uniforms have no positive effect on behavior and academic performance and highlight the socioeconomic disparities they are intended to attend

Argument: school uniforms have students focused on their education not their appearings

Argument: school uniforms help eliminate class differences, which can aid in the reduction of bullying

Argument: school uniforms help everyone feel included and not judged on the clothes they wear

Argument: school uniforms help everyone feel more like each other and takes the focus off their clothes and allows for more focus on learning.

Argument: school uniforms help put the focus on school, during a time in which so many kids focus and judge upon appearance.

Argument: school uniforms help stop bullying because when people are similarly dressed, nobody is made to feel inferior.

Argument: school uniforms help students concentrate more on education and less on style and what they are wearing

Argument: school uniforms help suppress certain forms of bullying

Argument: School uniforms help to break down the barriers between students.

Argument: school uniforms help to prevent certain types of bullying