Uniforms… Yay? Or not? There is a never-ending debate in schools across the country about school uniforms and whether or not they enhance the school experience for students or simply for teachers. Those who are pro-uniform insist that uniforms will save families time and money on clothing. Indeed, these days, children often get ready on their own, as their parents usually leave for work before getting up for school (Linder-Altman). Uniforms give the parents of these children the assurance that their child will go to school looking halfway decent. Some also claim that uniforms will reduce the amount of bullying at school because all students will look the same. On the other hand, uniformed protesters believe that even if everyone is dressed the same, cliques will still form and bullying will still exist (dress code and uniforms). I wore uniforms throughout elementary school and didn't like them because I always felt uncomfortable in them. Looking back, it might have been because I felt like my personality was bottled up every time I put on my school uniform. Some argue that uniforms are not inclusive and do not allow children to accept each other because of their differences (Linder-Altman). When everyone at school is dressed the same, students may feel like they can't express themselves. Those unfamiliar with this topic may be interested to know about Conformity: The Problem Behind School Uniforms, Peter Caruso suggests that clothing can provide clues to a person's status that could also be linked to its values. If all students dressed the same, Caruso argues, such ideas would no longer pose a problem (85). Caruso's idea that once schools implement a uniform dress code, we will no longer have to worry about our students being judged based on their perceived status is unfair. Why is compliance the only answer to ending