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Should Students have to wear uniforms? - Coggle Diagram
Should Students have to wear uniforms?
Thesis Statement
Students should not have to wear uniforms because they are expensive to purchase, it doesn't encourage creativity, and they are uncomfortable for students to wear
Hook
Did you know that uniforms stifle student creativity, and this
has been proven to affect grades
Uniforms affect student self-esteem and identity development, which all impact students negatively
Argument #1: Students should not have to wear uniforms because they are expensive to purchase
School uniforms can sometimes cost up to $500 dollars for 1 student to purchase
Most times families cannot afford uniforms at private schools and this is a significant burden for many families
When families have multiple children, there is also a need to purchase multiple uniform sets, putting a lot of stress on families who may be struggling with finances
History & Background
Uniforms were first used in the 16th century
Christ's Hospital (a charity school) was the first school that used uniforms for their students
The United
Argument #2 Wearing uniforms does not encourage creativity
One of the main ways to express yourself is through the clothes that you wear and style that you have
Wearing uniforms does not allow students to express themselves and when everyone is forced to dress a particular way, students have no opportunity to experiment with new ideas
Uniforms don't allow children to develop their own style and decision making choices
Argument #3 Uniforms are quite uncomfortable for students to wear
Uniforms use synthetic fabrics like polyestor, nylon or little to no cotton. These materials are very uncomfortable for students to wear every day
Uncomfortable uniforms can make it difficult for students to focus on their class. If the material of it is too itchy or the fit of it is too tight, students may focus on their discomfort rather than actually learning
Restricted physical activity as most materials are uncomfortable and not enjoyable to do these activities in
Specialized Information
In Alberta, school uniforms were first used in schools in the 1940's
In 2015, Glenmore Christian Academy first started using uniforms
Uniforms gained more popularity in Canada in the 1980's and 1990's