Pros and Cons of Adopting School Dress CodesToday there are numerous controversies surrounding the use of school uniforms. Some people believe that wearing uniforms can help eliminate unproductive behavior, while others believe that wearing uniforms helps people develop their identity through liberal expression. In the article “Disadvantages and Advantages of High Schools Adopting Dress Codes,” Maria Ocadiz effectively presents the pros and cons of wearing school uniforms. Ocadiz organizes his essay into paragraphs with subtopics. Examine two reasons for dress codes and two reasons against. The two reasons for having dress codes are to create an environment “conducive” to learning and to maintain order in schools. The Two Reasons Against So, using these facts makes his arguments more effective and grabs the reader's attention and provides a lot to think about. Expenses are another issue the author talks about and shows deep concern for the poorer classes, who cannot purchase some of these uniforms. Buying an item of clothing that can be useful for both occasions would be an easier way to spend less money. Therefore, the author does not think only of herself or a group of people, but looks at the general public, and after all this is how most people would think, especially if they were addressing the poor. The writer addressed the general public but mainly school administrators, students and parents; to enlighten them that we must not just focus on one issue but that there are many things to be said about adopting a school dress code. She was objective in her opinions because she provided both the pros and cons of a school's dress code and how each issue can affect the school's community, including parents. The presentation was well organized, concise and understandable. School uniforms or not, the bottom line is that both have their negative and positive effects based on what the author said, and this can create conflicting opinions. Therefore, we should simply take every problem we have, examine it in detail and try to solve it according to the needs and suggestions of the school community, especially the