Appropriate/inappropriate kids attire
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How to talk to our young kids about what’s appropriate and inappropriate clothing.
For instance, one of my kids, a kindergarten, her friend wears sparkly Taylor Swift sparkly dresses and makeup to school. Having to explain why I don’t feel like that’s appropriate yet her friends mom thinks it’s ok. Explaining why it’s inappropriate, being honest and open about it rather than “because I said so”. -
It’s hard. Especially since crops are in style. I’m following for an answer…
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My daughter is only 7 so for this age it's been ok to keep it simple and say, "That might be OK for so-and-so to wear, but it's not what we've decided is appropriate for our family. You can wear that all you want to at home or to XYZ if you'd like." (maybe a weekend occasion or a friend's house...doesn't cancel it, just redirects where there's a bit more freedom). If it's a matter of school dress code, I don't hesitate to lean on that and say, "Hey, this is just what the school has for a rule and we're going to respect it, whether so-and-so does or doesn't."
Would be great to hear from a mom of an older girl to hear how those conversations go!
