School Uniform There is a lot of discussion about a uniform requirement in our public schools. We should require every student to wear a uniform during school hours. Firstly, parents will save time, money and energy. Secondly, students will focus on studying instead of thinking about their wardrobes. Finally, uniforms help create an atmosphere of equality. Clearly, there are many benefits to such a rule. In many cases, school uniforms are less expensive than the clothing that students typically wear to school. I have a daughter, who is 12 years old. Her school doesn't have a uniform policy. She asks me to go shopping a lot, because all