Results from the “Stress in America” survey indicate: “‘Many American teenagers report experiencing stress at unhealthy levels…teens report that it stress is impacting their performance at home, work and school…stress levels were higher than adults reported” (Shapiro). Although technological advancement has allowed humans to live a safer and more comfortable lifestyle, the negative side effect of technology causes teenagers to experience a great deal of stress. Due to the rapid progress in education and concerns of adolescence, teenagers constantly feel pressure, both personal and academic. However, due to ever-changing fashion trends, teenagers use clothes as a way to feel superior. In today's fast-paced and demanding society, the importance of a person's external appearance has begun to overshadow the internal and hidden characteristics of the individual. Mandatory school uniforms allow students and teachers to be in a healthy learning environment as they decrease social pressure, improve school unity, and emphasize education. School uniforms are an ideal solution to the rapidly increasing pressure students face as they try to balance and manage their activities. strenuous lifestyle. According to Ainsley Hartman, “As children mature and begin to form a personal identity, designer status symbols become increasingly important as they try to fit in with their peers. Too often children are bullied if they can't afford the new designer jeans or the latest brand shoes.” Students today wear different types of designs and styles, causing them to judge each other based on the clothes they wear. Students face social and peer pressure, including fear of being bullied, due to... middle of paper... (IFT). “Skipping breakfast can lead to unhealthy habits throughout the day.” ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, June 29, 2012. Web. May 23, 2014.OCCUPYTHEORY. “Pros and Cons of School Uniform Statistics.” OccupyTheory pros and cons of school uniform statistics. OccupyTheory.org, January 4, 2014. Web. May 20, 2014."Quotes on Uniform Politics." Long Beach Schools. Long Beach Unified School District, 2014. Web. May 21, 2014. Runge, Lisa. “School uniforms don't have to cost this much.” - More higher education. Major Higher Education, September 25, 2013. Web. May 20, 2014."School Uniform Statistics." Statistical brain RSS. Statistic Brain Research Institute, January 1, 2014. Web. May 20, 2014."School uniforms." PBS. PBS, October 12, 1999. Web. May 23, 2014. Shapiro, Margaret. "Stressed teenagers, whose main cause is school." Washington Post. The Washington Post, February 18, 2014. Web. May 23 2014.