Friday, November 20, 2009
Question??
So I was at the parenting seminar last night and I got talking to some of the other parents. the discussion of girls came up and different things with raising them. one of the things that we got talking about was girls and them dressing themselves. Meaning at what age do you stop dressing your girls and letting them pick out their outfits and at what age do you stop? Do you let them go to school at the age of 5,6,7 in a princess gown if they want to, or do you make sure that they look "normal". Maybe only to church?? anyways, one of the parents said that at home they let their 7 year old wear whatever she wants, but when they go out they dress her to try and create a sense of whats normal, in her mind. So my questions is to you mamas with girls, mama's with boys, mama's to be soon or in the future, whoever, just curious, what do you think about this subject?? Do you just let the girl be who she wants to be, or do you guide her down a path of creating what you think is normal???
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Our parenting strategy (sp?) it always to look to the future. Is what I am teaching preparing her for the real world, for when she is looking for jobs and husbands? I think there needs to be lots of room for fun and creativity, but realistically, they can't wear princess gowns to high school. They need to have lots of time to dress up and play, but always know that it's just play and school is not the place for dress up.
Great question! I look forward to reading everyone's thoughts!
It all depends on where we're going. I love that Halle is at the age that she has an opinion about what she's wearing (at least most of the time I love it!) However, there are certain times that it's a "mommy choice". She's allowed to wear whatever at home, even if it's a swimsuit and skirt...but if we're going out I let her help me pick out her outfit. If it's just the grocery store, I have no problem with her looking like a clown as long as she's warm enough, but church, school and other events are usually a mommy choice and I'm beginning to realize that she's quite good at matching colors and items...however she still doesn't understand why she has to wear long sleeves and coats!
I agree with Christy and Jessi.
As with all parenting things, you're raising adults, not children. But, it's also such a treasured time as a child to be carefree and not be worried about what others think! So there's a balance there.
I think it's good to teach what's appropriate to wear to certain places and for certain functions.
Lisa has the same issue with her boys, they want to chose their own outfits. So she let's them help decide what to wear to give them choice but might limit those choices to say 2 or 3 outfits so it's still appropriate. And sometimes, like Jess said, she tells them that it's Mommy's choice! There's been a couple times when they (well, Brandon) really doesn't want to wear what Lisa wants him to, so she gets him to wear it for the first while, then he can change.
Thanks for sharing ladies...seems most people are on the same page;)!
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