Uniforms are worn by policemen, firemen and athletic teams as a show of unity and strength of the group. To me, it is bizarre that more schools do not require students to wear school uniforms. Countless school administrators and parents across the country have discussed the pros and cons of mandatory school uniforms. Even though there are many students who would not like to wear a uniform, I believe that a school uniform policy would be in the best interests of the student body as a whole. In my opinion the three key benefits of uniforms are less teasing, higher academic results, and a reduction of clothing expenses for the families of students.

First of all, studies have shown that the amount of teasing decreases when everyone wears the same clothing at school. William C. Ellis, Chief of Long Beach Police Department says, "The feedback we get for...