In today’s world, there is debate over all kinds of things with school uniform being one of the most heated topics of discussion. Most people and even children are of the opinion that school uniforms aren’t necessary. Many children hate school uniforms as they feel more comfortable in their regular and casual clothing. However, what most people don’t realise is that following a school dress code actually helps to promote discipline among children. The following are some of the reasons why.
Children Act More Responsibly And Are On Their Best Behaviour
You will notice an almost instant change in behaviour when your kid puts on their uniform. It makes them somewhat aware of what is expected of them, which motivates them to be on their best behaviour.
Canberra-based mental expert Ilona Nichterlein notes that uniforms often instil discipline. “At a young age, children are often at a stage in their development where they aren’t aware of rules and guidelines of life. But wearing a uniform can make them realise they need to sharpen up and not act out of line.”
The children will also treat their teachers, staff, and other parents with respect when wearing their school uniform. This is one of the most notable reasons why most schools and educational institutions have a particular code of dressing.
Minimises Diversions
When children are allowed to attend school in their regular clothing, there is a high likelihood that they will focus on the wrong things rather than their studies. For instance, they may start worrying about their clothes and whether they belong in a certain class of students. This pressure to fit in can cause them to even harass their parents. There’s expected to be some sort of competition among students looking to establish who wears the best clothes, which creates a very negative environment for both students and parents. However, when the students are expected to don their school uniform, they don’t have to worry about things like fashion. In addition, school uniforms are very much affordable to all parents. The parents will have peace of mind knowing that their kids are concentrating on their studies and they do not have to deal with the pressure of buying unnecessarily expensive clothes.
Helps To Improve Their Grades
Given that wearing school uniforms helps to minimise diversions and allows students to focus more on their studies rather than worrying about unnecessary things, it will lead to improved results.
Australian hotel owner Tamara Large’s children both go to schools that have uniforms, and believes that it makes them focus only on what they need to. “If your children are going to school that doesn’t have a uniform, it can allow their mind to wander and think about their outfits as opposed to schoolwork. When the mind is focused solely on the academic side of things, they’ll likely produce better results.”
What’s more, the students will be able to interact with each other more freely, build productive relationships, and help each other with their studies regardless of their backgrounds.
Students Become More Punctual
When students are constantly worried about what to wear each day, they end up wasting a lot of time every morning deciding the right clothes to wear. However, this stops being an issue when they have a dress code to follow. By minimising unnecessary delays they become more punctual to school.
Lower Absenteeism
Many children have a habit of bunking classes to go spend time with their friends, play their favourite games, or go to the shops. To them, it is ‘cool’ to skip their classes and have a good time. What they don’t realise is that this usually has an adverse effect on their studies.
Removalist entrepreneur and former teacher Zena Fares emphasises that school uniforms can make students skipping school easily identifiable. “People in the public can recognise a school uniform, and they’ll also call in to a school to report these students. It makes the kids a lot more wary about skipping school, that’s for sure.”
This will help ensure that the students attend their classes each and every day provided that they aren’t sick.
