Bomb threats, shootings, fist fights and even name calling: all of these
             are taking place in our schools today. School boards around the country
             are searching for the cause in a desperate attempt to end the school
             violence. Some say forcing the students to wear uniforms will do the trick.
             I do not think wearing uniforms will lessen school violence any more than
             Many students express who they are through the way they dress. For
             example, if a teenager wants to show the world that he loves Jesus, then he
             or she might wear a T-shirt that states a positive view on the subject.
             Similarly, a student might want to wear green colored clothing to celebrate
             St. Patrick's day. School uniforms would destroy both of these instances of
             Just as it is with every group of people, there is going to be a few
             folks who strive to be noticed my others. If uniforms are enforced, the
             students can no longer express themselves through their clothes.
             Therefore, they will find new ways to let their true feelings shine through.
             Piercings, weird hair and dramatic make-up will become more popular.
             That would result in our schools consisting of stranger looking people
             The establishment of school uniforms will not affect the amount of
             school violence. Clothing is not the problem. Studies have shown that the
             cause for violence in the schools starts at home between a student and his
             or her family. Teenagers who have been neglected or mistreated by their
             parents tend to be the ones who commit violent acts against their teachers
             I feel that the use of uniforms will strip the student body of its
             individuality and cause negative creativity. Students will rebel and be
             uncooperative in class, thus causing more on-campus violence. We need to
             focus on developing a better home life before we try to chang
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