By: JR

JR — Mon, 03 Feb 2014 17:33:07 +0000

I guess I’m missing the point. Are you saying that fitting in is about appearances? Are you saying your daughter would not get a man unless she had the “girlie” look? If you are saying there are some adjustments that have to made in order to perpetrate the societal facades, then I agree. On the other hand, some people have to live/survive within the confines of their economic situation. Some are lucky to clothe their children and cannot worry about pants being too short or clothes being faddish. It is unfortunate that “chic” is defined in variably different dimensions. Look at the children of all ages and cultures electing to wear weaves, excess makeup (to include eyelashes), designer sneakers and stilettos, accompanied by the designer purse, of course. We are an “extreme-centered” society (which is quite relative by the way). I agree, your child at some point will determine how they want to present themselves; however, making them wear braids with 15 million beads or hair that is teased to the max or a mohawk at two, is most likely not that child’s decision. It is the parents who have a certain vision as to how they want their kids to look because “they” think it is cute or, they want to impress the Jones family. If you as a parent, have labeled your child a “geek” and have determined the way they look is not within the societal boundaries of appropriateness or is not compatible with success, then I encourage you to “pick” your child’s clothing and determine how “you” want them to look, based on your assessment. Oh, and don’t forget to change their names while you are at it. The skills…what skills, just change their names to emulate power: Bear, Tarantula, Lion, Alligator…you get my point. Dr. J, perhaps if you expound on this concept, I will get a better understanding of what you are saying. I was taught that if your clothes, along with your underwear are clean, you have shoes on your feet and your hair looks like someone tried to comb and style it, then you are good to go. I looked like ME!

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By: JR