School Bathrooms The Issues and How to Address Them

be taken at the issues with school restrooms and what can be done to address them.

Cleanliness

One of the most common issues with the school restrooms is cleanliness. Students say that the bathrooms are frequently dirty and are not tended to properly during the day. This causes many of the students to feel uncomfortable to use the restrooms. Dirty facilities can lead to health issues, such as the spread of germs and bacteria, which can lead to sickness. Students should also do their part and keep the restrooms cleaner for everyone.

The issue with cleanliness in school restrooms is a concern. However, the problem is that there aren’t enough staff available to check in on the restrooms and the students are trashing them regularly. To fix these issues, the school should encourage students to report any cleanliness issues, such as empty toilet paper and paper towel dispensers as well as anything that is not working properly. This will not only help the custodial staff to find the problems more quickly, but it will also empower the students to take ownership of their school environment and help to maintain cleaner restrooms for all students. By doing this, the schoolrestrooms can become a more hygienic place.

Privacy

Another big problem with the school’s bathrooms is privacy. Many teens are shy and reluctant when using the restroom with other students and feel uncomfortable. Many times the doors to stalls have damaged locks. Students would rather not use the restroom in this situation. Generally the broken locks, busted ceiling tiles, and sinks arise from student vandalism. Students should be aware that they are encouraged to report any vandalism immediately to an administrator or teacher. This information is kept confidential and the restroom can be locked until maintenance can repair the damaged items. These issues cause the students to avoid using the restrooms altogether. To deal with these problems the school should check all of the bathrooms for issues with the doors, and even the ceilings.

Vandalism

Currently, the major problem is vandalism in the restrooms. Immature students are incited and inspired by social media posts to destroy public property. This destruction results in costly repairs and the locking of needed facilities. The issue with vandalism is seen with all genders. The school’s restrooms have various issues with graffiti, broken dispensers, and towels on the floor. Additionally, some students may leave trash on the floors, in the toilets, in the sinks, which can make the restrooms unsanitary for everyone who needs to use them. These issues caused disruption in the restrooms causing them to be closed. Students have been expected to use only one restroom which leads to the students being late to class, or students leaving more to use the facilities.

Restrooms are an essential part of the school, but for a lot of students it can be a source of frustration and discomfort. The staff and students should be more attentive to caring for cleanliness, privacy, and vandalizing issues, and by doing so it can create a more comfortable environment for the students. With just a little attention and effort, the bathrooms can be made a safe and welcoming space for all students.