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My child is ten he needs some new clothes and so I've said I'll get them tonight online which I am doing at this present time.
I am a bit stuck at the moment as what I like and what he likes are two completely different things. He likes skater clothes and I like him to dress smart and usually choose things like straight jeans or trousers and jumpers or smart shirts with blazers.
I want to keep him happy but at the same time I also don't want him to look a scruff.
Should I stop now and take him shopping on the weekend and let him choose for himself. Or should I carry on and just get what I think is best?
I am a bit stuck at the moment as what I like and what he likes are two completely different things. He likes skater clothes and I like him to dress smart and usually choose things like straight jeans or trousers and jumpers or smart shirts with blazers.
I want to keep him happy but at the same time I also don't want him to look a scruff.
Should I stop now and take him shopping on the weekend and let him choose for himself. Or should I carry on and just get what I think is best?
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Perhaps it would help to think when (and where) your son is going to be wearing the clothes?
Of course it's nice to have at least one set of clothes 'for best' (e.g. for weddings or 'days out') but if your son is going to be spending most of his time playing on his skateboard or diving in a muddy goalmouth it would be just as sensible to have some more 'basic' (but possibly 'trendier') clothing as well.
While I'd be the first to criticise any parent who indulged their child's every whim, I still think that it's vastly more important for you to see a smile on your son's face (because he loves his new clothes and he's proud that you've trusted him to choose for himself) than it is simply to see him dressed in clothes that you think look nice.
Chris
PS: Most 10-year-old boys hate shopping. If you do decide to drag him around the stores, why not make it part of a much more interesting trip into town (e.g. to see his choice of movie)?
Of course it's nice to have at least one set of clothes 'for best' (e.g. for weddings or 'days out') but if your son is going to be spending most of his time playing on his skateboard or diving in a muddy goalmouth it would be just as sensible to have some more 'basic' (but possibly 'trendier') clothing as well.
While I'd be the first to criticise any parent who indulged their child's every whim, I still think that it's vastly more important for you to see a smile on your son's face (because he loves his new clothes and he's proud that you've trusted him to choose for himself) than it is simply to see him dressed in clothes that you think look nice.
Chris
PS: Most 10-year-old boys hate shopping. If you do decide to drag him around the stores, why not make it part of a much more interesting trip into town (e.g. to see his choice of movie)?
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Thank-you Buenchico. As he is only ten he doesn't really play out much with other kids. The furthest he gets is in the garden with his brother. For this I usually dress him in clothes like shorts or if it's cold, jogging bottoms.
I just like him to look smart although he doesn't seem to like this. When he comes in from school, I lay his clothes out for him which usually consist of slacks and a shirt, maybe with a plain t-shirt underneath if it's cold.
I know if I trust him to choose his own clothes we will end up with a wardrobe full of skull and skateboard motifs.
I just like him to look smart although he doesn't seem to like this. When he comes in from school, I lay his clothes out for him which usually consist of slacks and a shirt, maybe with a plain t-shirt underneath if it's cold.
I know if I trust him to choose his own clothes we will end up with a wardrobe full of skull and skateboard motifs.
ChuckFickens that did make me laugh. Thank-you.
To the others what have posted; he would not refuse clothes as he is not an ill-mannered child. He basically wears what I tell him. He does have a little moan but gets dressed in what I chose anyway.
I just feel like I may be singling him out and making him stand out from his classmates. I want what's best for him.
To the others what have posted; he would not refuse clothes as he is not an ill-mannered child. He basically wears what I tell him. He does have a little moan but gets dressed in what I chose anyway.
I just feel like I may be singling him out and making him stand out from his classmates. I want what's best for him.
