My kid has over 100 shirts and over 25 pants and over 20 shoes.
To me I dont care, but others think Im nuts.
I can afford everything I buy and I only pay cash, and YES education is already in place.
I dont see the problem, I know I am not the only mom out there who is this way, look at Gwen stefani,reese witherspoon or britney spears.
2006-10-09 15:54:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
LOL. You sound like me!!! I am due to have my daughter next month (shes not even here yet LOL) and I can't STOP buying clothes! I had 90 outfits just for 0-3 months! AGGGHHH! But I went through the clothes about a month ago and narrowed them down to 40 some outfits and the rest I am planning on donating.
2006-10-09 15:57:14 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, if you don't see a problem, why are you asking for help?
Me, I would never want that much stuff. Makes it too hard to figure out what your kid is wearing on any given day. Too hard to remember what's yours and what's some other kids when you pick them up from daycare. Too much laundry piling up. Too much stuff stored all over the house.
My kids wear mostly hand-me-downs. They're great, but we even have too many of those. And it's hard to make outfits out of all the random stuff we get. So we pull out the clothes we like best--just enough for a week or so, and a few special things--and then donate the rest.
And we STILL have too much stuff!
2006-10-09 23:02:50 · answer #2 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having too much stuff makes kids bored and unappreciative.
Having too many choices makes kids apathetic, confused and indecisive.
You get a kick out of buying clothes. Recognise that, and then consciously find a different way of getting that same feeling of happiness. There are other ways to feel like that.
It's not good for your child to have so many things.
My son has three pairs of pants and two pairs of shorts. That way he can always choose what to wear for himself, and he has a favourite pair and some others. Simple and happy.
2006-10-11 03:16:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did you say "Help" at the beginning of your question and then say you don't think you need it? Either you want to stop buying clothes or you don't. Is there something your child doesn't have that you are subconsciously trying to replace with clothing? Dig deep- find out what your child really needs, and do your best to fill that real need. Who knows, maybe the time you spend at Baby Gap will be used toward something that will truly affect your child's life for the better.
2006-10-09 23:04:39 · answer #4 · answered by Summer V 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am like that too except on a smaller scale I can't stop buying my daughter clothes the difference I buy her clothes from yard sales. I don't suppose it is much of a problem it's just silly will they ever wear all those clothes.
2006-10-09 23:02:24 · answer #5 · answered by steffi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know its really hard to turn down those super cute baby sized leather boots- its impossible to resist all those adult fashions miniaturized for our kiddies! My little one also has way more than she can wear (more so from shopping grandmas) I don't think buying for them is a problem- I justt think its a good idea to share the wealth-- maybe consider buying for those who don't have as much or paying it forward once your kid outgrows them-- I jus think we have to be careful not to teach our kids excess-- they're more likely to be thankful for something if they don't have 10 other expendable just like it
2006-10-09 23:04:04 · answer #6 · answered by tessie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about instead of giving these things to your child (25 pairs of pants?) how about taking them to a local homeless shelter. A kid does not need that many clothes.
2006-10-09 22:57:58 · answer #7 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You're biggest job is to teach your child values.
We could also afford to buy our daughter everything but overdoing it would teach her to value "stuff".
She was well dressed but within limits.
We also took her shopping to give to children who were less fortunate.
She's now a very generous, level-headed 21 year old. I'm very proud of her.
2006-10-09 23:12:33 · answer #8 · answered by daljack -a girl 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I am exactly like you..lol I don't see a problem either. Kids clothes are sooo darn sweet and cute, you can't help but buy them!
2006-10-09 22:59:00 · answer #9 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have a problem. We are wealthy and I never do that. Not for me or anyone in my family. I think you have too much time on your hands. I'd rather give some of my excess to charity.
2006-10-09 23:00:29 · answer #10 · answered by goldielocks123 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋