You're getting ready to go to the grocery store and ask your kids (boy-4 and girl-6) to put their jackets and stuff on. When you get to the store, the boy takes off his jacket in the cart and is wearing a bright neon pink sweater with flowers all over it. He obviously put it on when he put his jacket on and most likley belongs to the sister. Would you ask him to take it off? Make him take it off and actually pull it off of him and put his jacket back on him if he wasn't wearing anything under it? Or would you go about your buisness because after all, it's just a sweater?
Btw, this isn't about me. I saw a lady freaking out today at the store. I made up the first part of the story assuming that, that's how it went down before she freaked out.
2007-12-30 17:11:53 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
When my son was about the same age, pink was his favorite color. In fact, it was the favorite color of many of his classmates - boys and girls. I wouldn't stress it too much, especially at this age. The bigger the deal made of it, the better chance is has of being a 'big deal' later on down the road. He'll either feel ashamed of liking pink or he'll continue to wear it just to get to mommy.
Parents need to lighten up. It's okay for men to wear pink now - it doesn't 'make them gay'. So, I'm pretty sure it's okay to allow a boy to wear it, too.
2007-12-30 17:19:19 · answer #1 · answered by Kitti 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No big deal he is only 6. Why are so confused about this situation its just a sweater. He listened to you, he wore his jacket. If he likes his sisters sweater I'm sure they have boys sweaters that look like his sisters that you can get him. A sweater is not going to make him......71/14 if thats what you have in your mind
2007-12-31 01:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by neligl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would probably make him put his jacket back on and keep the sweater on under it. If he didn't want to wear the coat, I wouldn't make a scene and let him wear the sweater, but we would make it a quick shopping trip. It is not worth getting all upset about it.
2007-12-31 01:17:24 · answer #3 · answered by Maria 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd let it go.
Make a big deal about it, and the kid will likely want to do it more. One of his friends asking about why a pink flowered sweater will fix the problem much faster than freaking out.
2007-12-31 01:21:22 · answer #4 · answered by Melissa G 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he wants to wear a bright pink sweater with flowers, well, then that's his choice.... he was 4 years old, as if someone is going to notice?
take care.
2007-12-31 02:01:24 · answer #5 · answered by letterstoheather 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Who cares what he wears? He's four! If he's happy I'm happy.
Pink being for girls and blue being for boys is not only a completely social perception, but it's a social perception that has changed in the last couple hundred years. It used to be that blue was the color for women (supposedly because women are "serene" and "calming" like water) and pink was for men (seen as an offshoot of red, which was considered the color of valor and courage).
Social perceptions change all the time, and kids like whatever they like. Let them be themselves!
2007-12-31 01:30:29 · answer #6 · answered by lovelymrsm 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would just let the kid wear whatever he had on. I might ask him why he is wearing his sister's sweater, but I wouldn't freak out. I might tell him that he needs to wear his own clothes because his sister doesn't wear his.
2007-12-31 01:16:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would laugh, and tell him it was for a girl. I'd ask him if he wanted to put his coat back on. Kids are kids, and they do things as they see fit. That kid probably saw the sweater and thought, "Hmm.. I like flowers. Let's put this on". It sounds like that Mom was over reacting!
2007-12-31 02:20:00 · answer #8 · answered by munkees81 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well assuming he is that age .. it would be harmless.. most kids at that age.. don't care about what is gender specific.. and if lets say your first part of your question was how it went...lol he was just trying to do what he was asked.. and grabbed what ever was a shirt..
freaking out is a little harsh on a kid that age over a shirt.. now some men might say other wise.. but hes a baby.. who cares.. and plus if it was me . that would be one more story ill have to use when they are older,, ;)
2007-12-31 12:21:45 · answer #9 · answered by kptad2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jeez lighten up (crazy lady at store) I would find it hilarious & would probably be grateful that he dressed himself.
She actually made him take it off? oh no she di'nt..
2007-12-31 07:12:07 · answer #10 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋