Students are continuously complaining about the dress codes at their schools, and are utterly rejecting the idea of school uniforms; however, there are many benefits to this proposal. Today people are so concerned about being attractive and popular that they forget the real reason for going to school. The increase in academic performance and school spirit, along with the decrease in violence, is more important than looking cool for one's friends. .
Test scores are starting to noticeably decrease in schools all over the nation. Students are not daft; yet, they just do not consider schoolwork to be a top priority. With uniforms for every student, there would be less focus on fashion and more emphasis on education. Report cards would be posted on the refrigerators for everyone to see, rather than stuffing them in the bottom of one's backpack. Students would be rewarded for their efforts; therefore, their self-esteem would also rise. .
Recently, teen violence has reached its peak in public schools. Last year, numerous killings took place at schools around the country, largely due to taunting among the students. Uniforms would prohibit the wearing of large pockets for hiding weapons and gang colors worn to incite fights. Students would be teased less for their attire, and sexual harassment caused by provocative clothing would come to an end. Schools would provide a more secure environment in which all could learn. .
Schools located in smaller, rural areas, have no problem with their students and the cliques they form. This is because there are not as many students compared to a larger populated school, and they are more likely to be friends with each other. However, in larger populated, more diverse schools, this is not always the case. Several students think they are better than others, and this is usually the reason why fights start. When twelve students were shot during the Columbine incident, school officials everywhere realized that cliques and discrimination was truly an important issue in schools.