There have been many debates over school uniforms both past and present. Some regard the uniforms as being a good way to promote unity and consistency throughout the school, uniforms are also thought to make the students take school work more seriously. Research has been done and many people within the school setting report that students are much more likely to take their role as a member of the school more seriously and work harder than if they were in casual clothing. The school uniform has also been thought to help maintain discipline and create good habits, especially in relation to clothing items such as sunglasses (http://www.edel-optics.com) , hats, and school rucksacks (www.deineschultasche.de) .
The biggest debate with the school uniform is often between the students themselves. If you are a student within a school whom has a casual dress code, then it certainly helps that your parents are able to keep you in children’s clothing (Kinderkleidung) which is up to date and designer is always good. Up until the 1980’s fashion for kids (Kindermode) really wasn’t an issue within school, most people couldn’t afford many clothes for their children, and everyone tended to dress the same. By the latter end of the 1980’s designer names were beginning to become popular. It generally started out with the trainers, at the end of the 1980’s Nike was a big name. If you didn’t own a pair of Nike trainers or another name which was fashionable at that moment, then you would be teased.
School clothing certainly has become an issue now, with pupils wanting to keep up with their friends and demanding parents buy expensive designer clothing, which often can be ill afforded. At one time of the day school uniform was compulsory, but this went by the way side and not for the better. Many schools have now reintroduced school uniform policy, they have made it easy for the parents, by giving them the option of buying within the school, or from outside sources such as supermarkets. The uniform in both primary and secondary schools has now been reinstated in many parts of Britain, although some of the pupils moan about having to wear it, it has improved dramatically and sweatshirts and polo shirts have replaced the traditional shirt and blazer.