The School Dress Code Argument: Balancing Expression and Uniformity in Middle Schools

Middle Schools around the country have been neglecting the standards and have controversial rules for students. Schools do not let kids express themselves with clothing, and the lunches they serve are barely edible. Studies have proven that students need to triumph more regularly with the restrictions.

First, the meals that schools give their students might not be that bad, but for some schools, there is not enough food, healthy food, and expired foods. Many students have resorted to bringing lunch from home daily, but those who cannot have to eat the lunches.

An article by Ginny Graves states in paragraph 4,’ Getting kids to eat more vegetables and fruits is something we can all get behind,’ Brown says. ‘Salad bars are usually a huge hit because kids like to choose what they eat.’ She also writes in paragraph 9, ‘You will also likely find lots of uneaten food.

Moreover, this raises an important point: Serving healthy meals is only half the battle. It needs to taste good, too. Revamping the menu with input from a talented local chef can significantly increase students’ consumption of fruits and vegetables, according to 2015 research at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health. Wellness in the schools has chefs that will come to schools in New York, New Jersey, Florida, and California and teach the existing kitchen staff how to create nutritious fare that kids will gobble up.’ Kids’ food needs to give them the energy to focus on school work.

Dress Code Persuasive Arguments: The Controversy in Middle Schools

The dress code for middle schools should still be present but very simple. Students should be able to wear what they want every day. Of course, there would still be rules enforced, but they need to be able to express themselves. Steven C. Markoff has written an article in paragraph 4,’ The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees that all individuals have the right to express themselves freely.’ He writes in paragraph 6, ‘Uniforms take away the ability to use clothing to express support for social causes. Students at Friendly High School in Prince George’s County, MD, were not allowed to wear pink shirts to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and 75 students received suspensions for breaking the school’s uniform restrictions.’ Students’ dress attire should make us feel comfortable and confident. Schools focus on kids’ creativity and individuality if they have uniforms.

In conclusion, students should be able to wear what they want, with minor restrictions, and have good, well-made food for lunch. If students do not feel like themselves or are hungry, they cannot perform to the highest of their ability.

References

1. Graves, G. (2022). Promoting healthier meal choices in schools: A dive into vegetable and fruit consumption. Child Nutrition Journal, 48(5), 22-30.
2. Markoff, S. C. (2021). Freedom of expression and the challenge of school uniforms. Education and Law Quarterly, 10(3), 45-55.
3. Prince George’s County School District. (2020). Dress code policies and their impact on students.

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