School uniforms: a more positive or negative effect? Today, school uniforms and dress codes are controversial. School uniforms for high school students have many positive effects, but at the same time they also have a variety of unknown negative effects. The positive effects of school uniforms are demonstrated by attendance records, academic performance and behavior; but its negative effects violate individuality and increase the amount of money spent on clothing. School uniforms have positive effects like increased attendance records, lower grades, and fewer behavioral problems. Since 1994, school systems in Long Beach, California have required the wearing of school uniforms. Turnout rates increased and fighting more than halved. Crime and suspensions also fell by about a third. School uniforms reduce the wearing of gang-related clothing and help some students focus more on their studies rather than their clothes, which, in turn, increases grades. However, school uniforms also have negative effects. A huge negative effect of school uniforms is that they undermine everyone's individuality. High school is a time when students begin to develop their own personal style, desperately trying to stand out and fit in simultaneously. Being self-conscious and often lacking the confidence to assert themselves, adolescents are forced to use their clothing and outward appearance to demonstrate their individuality. By not being able to express their actions in other ways. School uniforms also reduce the ability to choose clothing tailored to individual comfort needs. Above all, school uniforms even go against the 1st Amendment of the United States Constitution, which concerns the establishment of religion and freedom of speech. School uniforms negatively affect the amount of money spent on clothing. Many people think that parents/guardians are saving money, but in reality, they are just spending more money. If you thought about it, school uniforms cannot be worn outside of school. Why would anyone want to spend $300 on school uniforms and then spend $200 on clothes worn outside of school ??