School dress codes are doing more harm than good, especially for girls in middle and high school. My sister got sent home last year because her leggings were considered 'distracting,' and she missed a math test while the boys who wear sagging pants get a pass. Research shows that dress codes disproportionately punish female students, with over 60% of enforcement targeting girls, which sends a message that their bodies are the problem. We should focus on teaching respect and personal responsibility rather than policing what students wear, because these policies are outdated and reinforce gender stereotypes.