School Uniform – Uniformity

June 30, 2022

With the kind of peer pressure and self-esteem issues we have witnessed at schools, parents are happy to have a standard school uniform for all their learners. The school uniform helps make everyone equal. Uniforms reduce peer pressure and help students stay well-groomed and decent looking. The students may not like the uniform, as many prefer going to school in different kinds of attire. They consider the school uniform to be old fashioned and would prefer if it was no longer required.

The teachers and parents, on the other hand, would rather have school going children in uniforms. The uniform gives the students a sense of belonging; they identify with the school they attend.  Some students equate school uniform with boarding schools. Boarding schools are looked down upon by many students who would much prefer attending day school. It has, however, been proven that boarding school helps students concentrate more and thus, perform better in their academics. There is a lot of interruptions for students when they are at home. They have so much to do they often don’t take the time to concentrate on school matters.

Boarding school builds character. One learns to live with all manner of people, some very strange, some selfish, rich, poor, some kind, some thieves, some generous. One learns to take care of themselves, and besides, a little discomfort is not bad. Being in uniform reminds the students that they have a responsibility to themselves, to act in a civilized manner. They are reminded of the need to work hard, to be humble, to be disciplined in all that they do, and to take responsibility for their actions.

Uniformity helps students with low self-esteem, to cope. Those that come from low-income households would have a very tough time fitting in at school if they had to wear their home clothes.  They would be stressing out worrying about their clothes as opposed to concentrating on their studies. The school uniform ensures they dress smart and are equal with other students from more well to do homes.

We teach the need for all students to be considerate of their school mates who are struggling in life, not to make their lives harder. We teach the students with low self-esteem to carry their heads high, and to watch that they do not get distracted by negative peer pressure. It is important for these students need to realize they do not need anyone to complete them, since only they can complete themselves.

Even without the uniform, students need to know there is nothing wrong with being different, there is no need to follow the tide. There will always be classmates who are richer, financially; it is important for them to remember who they are and where they come from. Keeping a straight head on their shoulders is important. By taking advantage of all opportunities presented at school, a student learns what they want and what they don’t want.  Be ready to fall and to fail. Mistakes will be made, but that is how to learn about life and self.

Happy school girls looking beautiful in their school uniform.

Uniforms look good on everyone.