In high school back in 1997 our school did not require for us to wear uniforms. Everyone was free to wear what they wanted and school staff was quite lenient with the dress code. Amongst my peers I noticed a lot of kids seem to have no discipline in their life, school was not a priority for them. Our school had a very high drop-out rate, tardies and absences were also high. I believe that if our school would have required the students to wear uniforms, it could have made some type of difference. According to one surveyed parent pro school uniforms, “School uniforms send a signal that school is something to be serious about.”(The Debate over School Uniform: Promotes good discipline) I agree with the parents views, because when children have rules and guidelines that they have to follow, that teaches them structure and discipline. In result, the discipline can help guide students through life and in the work field. Normally when children have a set of rules and there are consequences if the rules are broken, in my opinion kids are more than likely going to follow them. In my research I found that Teachers also can attest to the discipline uniforms create. One supporter, Ms. J Brown, a head of faculty in an Essex secondary school believes, 'The uniform serves as an ever-present visual reminder to the pupils of the rules we have in our school.' (Facts against Schools)There are many opponents against implementing school uniforms. Some argue that school uniforms do the opposite of creating structure and discipline. Opponents against school uniform state that, “Uniforms stifle individuality and creativity which may cause kids to have lower self-esteem. In result students will look for outlets for their frustration by acting out or bullying other students.”(Robert Vaux-The Effect of Uniforms on School Discipline). I dispute this claim because even though a student maybe required to wear uniforms they can still add their own on personal style to them. DC Glam Examiner states, “Wearing school uniforms doesn’t have to be a bore, a student can glam up their uniforms by wearing stylish accessories, socks, shoes, back packs, neck wear and school supplies. (Bray)