My nephew and my niece is living with me now since there is some family issues happening with my sister... My nephew says he wants to wear some jeans hanging down so you can see his boxers...and his @ss... And with a white dirty T-shirt with a very very big hoodie...With a baseball cap and a du-rag or as some ppl say rags on his head... Now I know he is trying to be a rapper and he trying to find his independence...But should I at least try to teach him about some class and manners?
2007-08-04 11:34:18 · 30 answers · asked by ♥Chamillitary Amberleé♥ 5 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
NO. Definitely NOT! Definitely teach him manners. No body wants to see that, no more than they want to see an old 85 year old woman with no bra and a halter top. That is just nasty. He can dress like a RESPECTABLE GENTLEMAN. Society will label him and write him off because in reality good paying businesses will not hire someone who dresses like a thug. It is important to teach him what works in the real world especially if he wants to make something of himself. How he dresses benefits him.
Good luck!
2007-08-11 07:49:53 · answer #1 · answered by †Evonne† 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, these boys don't seem to understand where the droopy drawers and boxers showing originated!!! It is from prison, the guys that wear their pants low to show their boxers are the ones willing to get it in the @_ _. That is their way of identifying themselves to the other prisoners that they'll take it. Usually at a cost of some sort.
Maybe if he understood that.....
2007-08-12 08:36:52 · answer #2 · answered by shello 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since your nephew and niece are now living with you, your house rules are the ones that they need right now.
The majority of boys run around with their pants saggin' and white t-shirts on and all that hip hop drama but there's a respect line that he has to know about and since he's living with you, it's time that you laid it on the line on how he's to dress in this home and in your presence.
I've gone through the same as you and as long as you remind him about his clothing, he'll eventually get it and begin to respect the rules.
good luck
2007-08-11 11:49:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to talk to your nephew about respect since he is living in your household. Tell your nephew if he chose to wear his clothing like a hoodlum that his choice, but in your house you want those jean up on his waist.
2007-08-10 13:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by dbrh_soto 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I hope you can influence him but it is so hard at that age. They want to be so cool. I dont know how much power you have but I would say NO to that outfit. Now maybe as soon as he leaves your home, he pulls the pants down but I still think it is a statement you make that will get into his brain somehow.
2007-08-04 12:23:35 · answer #5 · answered by barthebear 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can only share your opinion, not force it down his throat.. If its not saggy pants it'll be drugs or tattoo's what's worse? It's hard enough discovering your sense of self without people trying to make it difficult, if he has a good heart what do the clothes matter eh?
2007-08-11 17:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, correct that now. That is not okay unless he wants to be stereotyped as a thug or troublesome. He doesn't have to wear his pants so tight they look painted on, but he should wear a belt and not show his ar$$
2007-08-11 07:39:53 · answer #7 · answered by howuderrn! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a 15 year old nephew who does the same thing. I just let him be. You have to have respect him so he can respect you. I would make him take off his hat when he is in your house or when he goes out to dinner or somewhere with you. You can try small things like take him to Old Navy or somewhere cheap and buy him a shirt that you both can agree on. The most important thing is to respect each other.
Good luck.
2007-08-10 15:41:01 · answer #8 · answered by lizzie 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When my son tries this, I either pull his pants down, so he is standing there in his boxers or I give him a wedgie. I tell him if he doesn't like it then pull his pants up or wear a belt! He has been making sure his pants are up!
2007-08-11 14:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by Deb S (SFECU) pray4revival 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont let that boy get way with that. when he gets older and gets his own money/place then he can do whatever but dont let him think its okay not to have some class/style. On top of that his siter will think its okay to wear what she wants. Plus you dont want him bringing the wrong kind of attention to himself.
Lay the law girl and make sure they respect you andyour house.
2007-08-04 11:39:39 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋