Dress Codes
Dress CodesBy: Mikey D.
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During the 1980's, some schools began to impose "dress codes" in order to obtain a proper school environment. The "dress codes" stated that students should be dressed decently and clothing or hair fashions should not distract other students. I believe that "dress codes" should be imposed in order to eliminate problems in a public schools. Have you ever turned on the TV and heard about a kid who was beat up because someone wanted to steal his shoes or his jacket? Well I remember a few times were I turned on the news and heard this. Problems like this are exactly the reason why "dress codes" should be placed in public schools. Wearing extravagant clothing can cause problems while in school. For instance a few years back, a student in a Long Island school was nearly killed because another student wanted to steal his $150 sneakers. If a "dress code" was in place, all the students would be wearing the same shoes and this situation would not have existed. Another problem seen in public schools are the gangs. Gang members a round schools are known to were the same clothes...
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