I dread picking out clothes in the morning. I’m tired, and choosing what to wear to look decent is the last thing I want to do.

I’m not the only one with this opinion. “[Having school uniforms] would be convenient. It would be less expensive as well. It helps people focus on their school work,” said Grace Hong (10).

In a 2013 survey by the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) and uniform manufacturer Lands’ End, 86% of school leaders said uniforms make “a significant, positive impact on peer pressure,” and 64% said uniforms reduce bullying. When uniforms are mandatory,students don’t spend time choosing appropriate outfits for the school day. According to a national 2013 also done by NAESP survey, over 90% of US school leaders believe school uniform or formal dress code policies “eliminate wardrobe battles with kids,” make it “easier to get kids ready in the morning,” and create a “time saving in the morning.” Tracey Marinelli, Superintendent of the Lyndhurst School District in New Jersey, credited the district’s uniform policy for reducing the number of students running late.

“It’s so much easier to dress than having to search for clothes and find out that something doesn’t match,” said Lyndhurst student, Mike Morreale.

On the other hand, there are people who are against school uniforms. “No! That’s the dumbest thing the school can do.” said Fiza Lakhani (9). “It doesn’t give people their ‘voice’ or opinion.”

There have been countless arguments made against school uniforms, stating that kids won’t be able to have freedom of expression, that kids oppose school uniforms, the list goes on. But with all this evidence gathered up, there are still a lot more pros than cons for school uniforms. They improve punctuality, it saves the parent’s money, and the student doesn’t have to waste time in the morning picking out something to wear. It’s an idea to consider.