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Bring in uniformity

In schools, it is the uniformity of dress, shoes, belts, ties, etc., that creates an atmosphere of oneness among children, irrespective of the background they hail from. Once in college, all hell seems to break loose with children of rich families flaunting their wealth that includes wearing expensive and fashionable dresses, using costly mobile phones, and spending lavishly in the canteens. This hurts the feelings of the not-so-rich, leading to groupism, ill-will, and unhealthy competition. Affluent students can indulge in extravaganza outside their colleges but ostentatious display of wealth should not be allowed on campuses.

Colleges, therefore, should have uniforms; ban the use of mobile phones within the college precincts; close down canteens; and ban students from bringing two- and four-wheelers to colleges. Such measures will go a long way in bringing about equality and uniformity and improvement in the academic environment.

Prabhu Harle,

Bangalore

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