FREE ESSAY ON DRESS CODES

DRESS CODES

During the 1980's, some schools began to impose dress codes in order to obtain a proper
school environment. The dress codes stated that students should be dressed decently and
clothing or hair fashions should not distract other students. I believe that dress codes
should be imposed in order to eliminate problems in a public schools. 
Have you ever turned on the TV and heard about a kid who was beat up because someone
wanted to steal his shoes or his jacket? Well I remember a few times were I turned on the
news and heard this. Problems like this are exactly the reason why dress codes should be
placed in public schools. Wearing extravagant clothing can cause problems while in
school. For instance a few years back, a student in a Long Island school was nearly
killed because another student wanted to steal his $150 sneakers. If a dress code was in
place, all the students would be wearing the same shoes and this situation would not have
existed. 
Another problem seen in public schools are the gangs. Gang members a round schools are
known to were the same clothes and represent their colors. Seeing people wear the same
colors could feel intimidating in some situations. Imposing dress codes would force
everyone to wear the same uniforms. This may eliminate some of the intimidation from
gangs and create a proper learning environment. 
Violence is not the only problem that exists without dress codes. Ridicule from other
students is another example of a problem in school. Some families can not afford to dress
their children in expensive and stylish clothes. Kids dressed in beat up, old clothes may
become the center of ridicule from other kids. This creates an uncomfortable environment
for the one kid being made fun of. With dress codes in place this, situation would not
exist in schools. It wouldn't matter if you are from a rich neighborhood or a poor one,
every kid will have to wear the same shoes, pants, and shirts as everyone else. 
Placing dress codes in public schools is an excellent idea. With codes in place, crime
and violence may subside, gangs will have less intimidation over students, and less
fortunate children will be spared of ridicule. This will in turn create a proper school
environment.