“I don’t like uniforms cuz I can’t express myself. When I wear my regular clothes, I can express myself better. I don’t like them and I go to a school with uniforms.”
--Alicia, 13

“I had a uniform once. It was basically just making us wear plain, collared shirts and khakis. I hated not wearing jeans and a T-shirt! I don't understand what's wrong with a simple T-shirt and pair of jeans.”
--Samantha, 12

“My school doesn’t use school uniforms, but I definitely don’t want to use them. In my opinion, if people use uniforms, they won’t be able to show their personalities. I think that your personality is very important.”
--Danielle, 11

“I don't wear a uniform to school, but I think I would like to have one for a day. If I liked it, I could wear it more.”
--Samantha, 11

“I think school uniforms are cool because some of them are really nice. Like think of the ones in the movie PRINCESS DIARIES. Plus, they keep you organized and no one can make fun of your clothes because they are wearing the same clothes. My class is doing a debate on it and almost all the class wanted to be on the affirmative side, so we had to pull names and I got an affirmative!!!!!! I THINK UNIFORMS ARE AWESOME AS LONG AS IT’S GOT NOTHING TO DO WITH HAIR OR NAILS!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE UNIFORMS!!!!!”
--Em, 10

“I HATE my school uniforms because I go to a Catholic school. I wish we could wear regular clothes. On some days we can go out of uniform, like on special days. We have awards that you can win where you can wear anything on Fridays. You win them from earning + selling stuff from fundraisers.”
--Hayley, 10

“They stink!!!!”
--Tayler, 10

“I don’t think it’s right to get to wear anything you want to. Do you???”
--Nicole, 11

“School uniforms are an A+ because people won't judge you by your clothes! :)”
--Aimee, 13

“I think you should not have to wear a school uniform because you need to express yourself!”
--Sarah, 12

“I hate them!”
--Alexis, 11

“I don't think wearing uniforms would be that bad. Unless they were really goofy looking. They are good because you wouldn't have to worry about what to wear each day or people making fun of you.”
--Tara, 12

“I don't have to wear a uniform at my middle school, but I would hate having to. It lets people express their individuality by allowing the way they dress. I'm glad I’m in public school. Although we do have a dress code and they're thinking about making it stricter!”
--Michelle, 11

“I don't like…I mean I hate school uniforms, especially if the uniforms are colors like lime green, orange, and yellow (eeeeewwwwwwwwwww). I think a fair dress code is fine, but only if it's fair.”
--Laura, 9

“We don’t have to wear them. I don’t like them, but I kind of do. I don’t because they are fashion ‘don’ts’ and I do because most people concentrate on looks and clothes.”
--Keaylah, 13

“School uniforms (which I don't wear) I think look o.k. I only have them on Fridays because I'm on patrol.”
--Ondrianna, 10

“I think that uniforms are really stupid because they’re too plain. We need fashion.”
--Tiffany, 10

“I think it’s ok to wear uniforms, but it will get old and you'll just wanna put some normal clothes on. That’s probably how I'll feel when I go to private school.”
--Ruby, 10

“They're uncomfy but they are better because it stops kids from showing off their clothing. Give the experience to me. I go to a school that has uniforms.”
--Alexander, 10

“I would hate to wear them! Everyone looks the same and no one has their own style. But then there is getting teased when you’re wearing your own clothes.”
--Jorden, 12

“I would totally hate if I had to wear one. Especially those SKIRTS. BLECH!!!!!”
--Candy, 11

“I hate uniforms because I have these really cool clothes and I think my girlfriend would really like them.”
--Adrian, 9

“I think that uniforms are so stupid! We have to suffer for what other people wear and even though people say that life is not fair, this is just wrong.”
--Tiffany, 12

“I don’t have to wear one at the district I go to but if we had to have a school uniform, I would like one that limits you to things you can’t wear. I feel bad for the kids that have to wear a certain suit and nothing but. I have a friend that I got to visit at school and I was in my regular clothes that I wear with a guest sticker. Some kids that didn’t see the guest ticket thought I was a regular kid that was defacing the rules. A teacher even thought that at first. After that day I never went back.”
--Khrys, 11

“I think that school uniforms are great because you don't have to worry about what to wear at school. When I was in elementary 3 years ago, I had to wear uniforms to school. Our school will start to wear uniforms from now on because students wear inappropriate clothing to school. Also, in high school, they use uniforms but only in the freshman, sophomore and junior years. That is why school uniforms are very nice to wear!!!!!”
--Maribel, 13

“I think it's good because you could learn to iron clothes easier and learn to take good care of clothes. I like to wear regular clothes to express feelings. Like I wear ALL black sometimes, you know, black leather boots, black jeans/sweats/etc., black shirt and a tan top-hat or something. Sometimes I like to be the ‘mysterious unknown’ one of the world.”
--Gage, 13

“It is kind of cool. It gives one a different identity from those in other schools. It does sort of put a restraint on you because you should not do anything that might ‘tarnish the school's reputation.’”
--Ele

“I think school uniforms are a pain and you can't express yourself and who you are because you all have to dress the same. On the other hand, you show to your school that you are dedicated and will dress in uniform.”
--Rose, 13

“I personally think that school uniforms are a good idea. That way everyone wouldn't be in such competition. I used to think that the idea was absurd, but there are very good reasons.”
--Eileen, 12

“I think school uniforms are a good idea because it may help improve test scores. Kids might feel better about themselves because they’re wearing the same thing as everyone else.”
--Jericah, 10

“I think that it is good because it takes a while to pick out an outfit that looks cool. I also think it is not too fun because you cannot show off your cool new clothes!”
--Elise, 11

“I think that school uniforms are so ugly and dorky!”
--Taneisha

“What do I think about school uniforms? They are Lame and Not Cool. I wear jeans and a t-shirt.”
--Mariah, 9

“I think school uniforms are a perfect way to equalize ourselves. You can tell I can’t wait for the next day of school.”
--Katie, 10

“I personally hate uniforms because it's just not me! Plus you know that people judge you by what you’re wearing and with uniforms it just can't be done!”
--Janey

“I think they are dumb.”
--Divya, 11

“I think it's great that schools have uniforms because kids don't get picked on because of the way they dress. I also like the fact that it doesn't take forever to get dressed in the morning, so kids won't have an excuse to be tardy!”
--Avie, 10

“My school doesn't have uniforms, but I still would not like to have them. I like to be different. I don't want to dress the same as all of the other girls at my school. As you can tell from my name, I am as abnormal as you can get! My best friend's name is Farnoosh!”
--Scout, 12

“I think school uniforms are cool because you don’t have to pick your clothes out and it gives you more time. I also think wearing whatever you want is nice too.”
--Rachel, 12

“I do not like them because I can't wear my play clothes all day.”
--Brianna, 8

“I think that's up to the teachers’ beliefs but if it were my choice, no way for school uniforms. It gets sooo boring after awhile. All the kids look the same day after day.”
--Akira

“Uniforms are totally wrong and no kid should have to wear them 5 days a week!!! There is NO point to them, except the fact that you don't need to think about what to wear and to not get made fun of because of the way you dress. But it takes away all your freedom to express who you are and what you like. I will ALWAYS be against them 100%.”
--Serah, 13

“I hate school uniforms and I will never wear them and you can't make me!!!!”
--Rachel

“People may feel it's not my business 'cuz I'm home schooled, but I hate school uniforms. They may symbolize school unity, but most uniforms look very similar (blue 'n white etc.) and I can't understand why girls, no matter what age, should have to wear skirts to school. When you can dress your own way, you have the freedom of expressing your personality.”
--Jacelyn, 11

“I think it is great because I don't have to be late for school over choosing my clothes. We don't have to be jealous of how the other one looks, either.”
--Denise, 10

“I would never wear a school uniform. I don't think everybody should look alike. I think we should all be able to have different styles and looks.”
--Kate, 12

“I actually like uniforms because I don't have to worry about what is cool and what is not. With uniforms, you don't have to worry about your first day outfit. You don't have to spend money on things that aren't popular because then you won't wear them. I also see the other side. It can be really fun to just go out there and shop, shop, shop for the first day outfit! Also with uniforms, you can't show your true personality. Sometimes when you wear uniforms, you just want to dress how you dress and that is just fine! Uniforms are both good and bad. They restrict people from showing too much (good) and doesn't let you show yourself (bad)! No matter what, uniforms are uniforms and if you have them, you live with them!”
--Julia, 11

“I hate school uniforms!!!!!!!”
--Georgia, 8

“I hate them, they stink!”
--Nikki, 9

“School uniforms should not be allowed. School uniforms don't allow students to be their own individual selves. We should be able to express ourselves through clothing. We should be able to wear clothing that we like.”
--Jasmine, 10

“I hate uniforms. They don’t make sense. Only private schools wear them, but now public schools. I just don’t get these schools now-a-days.”
--Annie, 11

“I think they are annoying, but if we did not have them, we would run out of clothes to wear. I still do not like them.”
--Victoria, 9

“I think it is not right to wear school uniforms. The clothes give us chance to express our personality. When everyone uses the same dress, one cannot be special anymore.”
--Kika

“I think it is cool because you don’t have to worry about what to wear.”
--Melissa

“My school has uniforms and it stinks!!! We all look alike and all you see at my school is either maroon, white or gray!! Uniforms are stupid!!!!!!”
--Katelyn, 12

“I think school uniforms are dumb. I used to go to Catholic school for half my life and had to wear uniforms. Now that I go to public school, I can wear whatever I want. I like to express myself with my clothing and it is good for me.”
--Maddison, 12

“I think that school uniforms are a good idea, but I don't think that it should absolutely be mandatory.”
--Lauren, 11

“I think the school uniforms are ok, but if we were allowed to customize them, I think they would be much better. In conclusion, I think that the school uniforms are half and half, as some people like them and others don’t.”
--Gemma, 12

“I think school uniforms are okay, but I would still like color once in a while.”
--Camille, 11

“I've been home schooled all my life, and next year I'll be going to school for my 1st time. There'll be uniforms there. Even though kids don't like them, there are reasons for it, so I guess that there should always be some schools with them and some schools without.”
--Grace, 11

“I so hate uniforms. Most are ugly. You can't express your style or unique qualities and all day when you’re wearing them, you don't stand out.”
--Janii, 12

“School uniforms, yeah, right. I prefer heels!”
--Paige, 8

“I think uniforms are whack. I DON'T LIKE UNIFORMS!!!”
--Astrid, 12

“It stinks. I'm glad I'm going to middle school this year.”
--Michelle, 11

“I don't think, correction, I know school uniforms are a bad idea. For one, it destroys your ability to be creative in what you wear. I mean, I'm fine with a fair dress code like no midriff, no extra tight clothes or as I saw in a Mary Kate and Ashley book, no wearing tons of make-up to make your face look a million different colors. Also no wearing your P.J.'s to class and no wearing glitter everyday (although I have no idea what's wrong with that, as a matter of fact I wear glitter everyday myself) and that's all. I hope this helps!”
--Laura, 9

“My school doesn't have a uniform for us to wear. I wish my school did have uniforms. I think they are cool.”
--Yaara, 9

“I think school uniforms are cool.”
--Alex, 9

“I think that they are not good because you can not wear what you want.”
--Jennifer, 9

“I think it’s a good idea because if you could wear what you want, and you have the same thing that a friend has on, they say you are trying to copy.”
--TaNikqua, 12

“When I had to wear a uniform, I didn't like it, because you gotta wear the same colors almost every day.”
--Lamontnica, 12

“I hated them when I had to go to a public school. But now I don’t and I am so glad.”
--Ashley, 12

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