In public schools today, there is a decision to be made in creating a dress code. Initiating a dress code in public schools can prove to be beneficial in many ways. Is a dress code more beneficial with or without uniforms? Mandating a dress code in public schools results in both costs and benefits. The right to be able to express one's self is a very important thing. Even though the dress code might prevent theft and jealousy, the cost does not outweigh the benefits of establishing a dress code.
             One reason for a dress code is that it prevents jealousy that can occur from less fortunate children. These children, that is financially challenged and cannot afford some of the clothing that other students can afford. Students should wear uniforms, because some students can't afford to have the same type of clothing as other children. The uniforms that schools put into circulation may be just as expensive as the clothing that wealthy children wear. If the price were costly, then uniforms would not serve a purpose. Another reason why students should wear uniforms is to eliminate theft in schools. Students today wear very expensive outfits. Some children take advantage of this situation by stealing these valuable clothes. Theft is a big problem that has only increased. This increase is due to the expensive designer wear that students wear to school. What makes people think that thieves will not steal these expensive uniforms? These are some good reasons why public schools should have a dress code, but are they more beneficial to the examples against uniforms?
             There are many disadvantages in instituting a dress code in public schools. A dress code takes away students rights to express themselves with there clothing. The attire that a student decides to dress in can describe a great deal about their personality. A student can present his sports uniform to express that he or she plays a sport, or are advertising a favorite band on ...