Poll: The Preteens vs. Parents Fashion Poll
Monday February 18, 2008
It's time for spring and summer shopping! Will she choose a bikini this year? Will she reach for shorty-shorts that will make her dad blush? For parents of preteens, this can be a scary thought. Some preteens are in complete agreement with their parents when it comes to choosing their clothes. Others preteens, however, begin to show their independence by choosing clothing that makes Mom and Dad cringe.
When it comes to fashion, do you and your preteen agree?
If shopping with your preteen or young teen is more of a battle than a bonding experience, read Shopping for Preteen Clothes: What to Do When You Can't Agree for some simple tips that can make shopping with your independent-minded kids a bit easier.
When it comes to fashion, do you and your preteen agree?
- Always
- Sometimes
- Not usually, but it's ok
- Not usually, and it's a problem
- Never, but it's ok
- Never, and it's a problem
If shopping with your preteen or young teen is more of a battle than a bonding experience, read Shopping for Preteen Clothes: What to Do When You Can't Agree for some simple tips that can make shopping with your independent-minded kids a bit easier.
Comments
I’m twelve and in year seven this year and I think that you should leave the judgement to your kid. I know that sound silly, but hear me out.
If you’re worried that your kid will look like a ‘tart’ (my mum’s language) then tell her to wear a slightly longer skirt or less reavealing top, but most girls won’t choose clothes that are innapropiate.
9 out of 10 girls are more worried about not being a ‘tart’ than fitting in. if you are seriously worried about how your kid is dressing, you may want to intervene. but otherwise, trust your kid and let them develop their own taste and style without you choosing awful clothes for them (you may think thier fine, but one in a million mums have any knowlage of current pre-teen fashion)
thanks
cecila totally agree im 12 too well you are probably 13 now but i still totally agree w/ you
Kids and parents should come to an agreement. I completely agree with you Cecilia, and you make good points. But for those kids that have more fussier parents (i.e. MINE), coming to a compromise can do you wonders.
I love short shorts. But I’m not allowed to wear them outside the house. In fact, my dad is extremely traditional, and winces everytime he sees that I have them on. So my parents and I have decided that we choose fashionable and appropriate clothing.
If parents would understand your situation and compromise, everything would be a lot easier.