Con+1

One reason school uniforms should be discouraged is because kids feel that they cannot express their individuality when what they wear is restricted to just a uniform. School uniforms are a reason that some kids don't like school. They are forced to wear something that they don't want to wear. Wearing school uniforms may make everyone feel the same, even though they are not. Students rejoice in not being the same and that makes them feel special. "School uniforms inhibit students individuality. Young people often express their feelings through the clothing they wear" (Facts Against School Uniforms"). If they are forced to wear school uniforms, they can't do this. "Some people think that clothing is a form of symbolism and some say that it is a form of speech" ("Facts Against School Uniforms"). In this country, we have freedom of expression and freedom of speech. Each of these allows us to express our individuality, and being forced to wear a uniform infringes on this right. Simply put, wearing a uniform ". . . will cut down the student's individuality" ("School Uniforms Debate and Poll").