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seeker1950 said:

There are also always a few hanger-on Goths who wear the black stuff along with all the piercings.

Patty

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That was me in high school (not anymore though). I think that school uniforms are a horrible idea. I do think that dress codes should be enforced because of offensive slogans, promiscuous clothes, etc. However, the idea of not letting individuals express themselves in a physical manner (especially at an age when they are first exploring their identity) is completely unfair and rather ridiculous.

When I was in high school, I began to explore my identity through art, music, writing, and dress. I don't understand the problem with students who "wear the black stuff along with all the piercings." So what? In my opinion, high school is a joke anyway. I absolutely hated it and it wasn't connected to what my interests were at the time. Why do I think it was a joke? Because I practically failed out (I think they let me graduate just to get rid of me) and now I am a therapist, and in doctoral school... so what I did (or wore) in high school didn't really affect the outcome of my future. If my school had uniforms, it wouldn't have made a different on my outlook or performance in high school.

I really think it is disgusting to discourage kids from expressing themselves in their dress, makeup, piercings, whatever. People can express themselves without being offensive, so I do believe some rules should be in place. Perhaps schools should spend more time on making it a better, more interesting place for the students-- and placing emphasis on education, rather than clothing. The education itself can stand alone in its importance without being connected to clothing.