Back-to-school season may have passed, but there’s one topic that never goes off-trend the school uniform debate.

Whether or not to implement school uniforms is a rather touchy subject in the United States.

School uniforms can bring added benefits for students

There are many pros to wearing a school uniform.

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The added pressure of buying name-brand or more expensive items can also make schoolchildren feel inadequate.

A school uniform would prevent this on some level as everybody has to wear the same thing.

This is a consequence of not being distracted by what they and others are wearing (viaBritannica).

Schoolchildren writing

Moreover, a huge drawback of uniforms is that they can actually cause more insecurity.

Everyone looks different in a school uniform, meaning comparison and negative self-image could still occur.

School uniforms can improve concentration, reduce insecurity over dressing well, and prepare students for working life.

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