OPINIONISTA: School uniforms are the great social leveller and reduce campus crime and bullying

In an informal poll on a radio station I listen to regularly, parents voted almost unanimously that all students should wear school uniforms and that this was an issue that did not require significant debate. The callers were convinced of the many benefits.

Beyond physical safety, the importance of emotional safety is critical to a learner’s success at school. School uniforms take out one of the many dimensions of bullying that are so prevalent in most of our schools. Not being able to follow the latest fashion trends or have the right brand of sneakers, or more importantly not having a range of different everyday clothes allows bullies to single out these learners more easily.

The idea of cohesion and being part of something bigger allows the school to create a sense of community and belonging. This does, of course, assume that the uniform and associated rules are culturally sensitive, conscious of religious practices, gender identity and so by inference are inclusive. Helping your child to put out the basics the night before and pack their school bag creates routine and structure that contribute to a sense of certainty for them. This is reassuring and sets the tone for the next day.For all these reasons and many more it is imperative that the high cost of school uniforms is addressed. Parents seldom consider the cost of buying school uniforms when choosing a school and are often unaware of the extent of these costs.

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