hip kids?

What's wrong with kids just being kids?

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21108690/

I'm all for being hip, but can't a baby just be a cute baby? Why does a baby have to be edgy? What's wrong with kids liking Dora? Ugh. I'm just tired of seeing babies, toddlers, and young kids as "little adults". Sometmes it's hard finding clothes for my kids that isn't adult-like. I'm getting old.

[houseelf]

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ITA, a thousand times over.

This reminds me of a title I saw at the bookstore the other day:

Stop Dressing Your Six-Year-Old Like a Skank: A Slightly Tarnished Southern Belle's Words of Wisdom (Paperback)

I thought this was the best title ever!

Kelly

[madeintaiwan]

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Yeah sometimes people go overboard. I definitely don't think that kids or teenagers should dress "skanky" just because it's the "hip" thing to do. But I have to admit that I hate baby clothes with ruffles, lace, buttons, ribbons, puffs, and animal/character print. I dreaded getting baby clothes as gifts. And I am not a fan of Dora and I actually have no tolerance or love for Elmo. DH especially hates baby baby clothes. Some prints on sleepers and pjs are fine but our kids have pretty much dressed like "little adults" since they were born. Our style is pretty basic. I am a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal and I dress my kids the same.

ETA: I don't have a problem with others dressing their kids in those clothes (the kiddy clothes, I have issues with the hooker clothes), it is just not my preference.

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Yeah sometimes people go overboard. I definitely don't think that kids or teenagers should dress "skanky" just because it's the "hip" thing to do. But I have to admit that I hate baby clothes with ruffles, lace, buttons, ribbons, puffs, and animal/character print. I dreaded getting baby clothes as gifts. And I am not a fan of Dora and I actually have no tolerance or love for Elmo. DH especially hates baby baby clothes. Some prints on sleepers and pjs are fine but our kids have pretty much dressed like "little adults" since they were born. Our style is pretty basic. I am a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal and I dress my kids the same.

I'm more in Davita's camp, BUT I see no problem w/dressing your kid like a little kid, either. I do see a huge problem with dressing your kid like a mini-hooker or gangsta.

[GrayMatterWife]

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Good grief. It's parents in perpetual puberty. It's all about what this child does for THEM. Who gives a crap what YOU like, what colors you prefer, what makes you feel properly accessorized? It's not about you. It's not about how YOU can be comfortable as a parent. It's not about what makes you feel pretty and fulfilled. It's about is best for the child (remember: that other human being who is also involved with the process of you becoming a parent?).

Here's a hint: a kid is not: (a) a purse; (b) a mannequin; or (c) a status symbol. A kid is: (a) impressionable; and (b) in need of protection. What are you teaching your child by suggesting that you are really "above" the ordinariness and mundanity of parenthood? If you want to dress your child in ugly but fashionable clothing, so be it. But that's not really the problem. The problem is why you choose to do this: because you really are most interested in what's best for you. Don't get me wrong: I HATE stupid little clothes with animals on them, and ridiculous looking sailor-suits. But I sure don't feel it is appropriate to dress my son like a gang-banger, so that he can be "street" and I can be "status." So that I can be assured that I am hip and young and becoming a parent hasn't made me **sacrifice** anything, including a self-consumed, vacuous lifestyle.

But I doubt my opinion is worth much. I shop at Target.

[DCJenn]

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We got into a huge discussion here a while back about the Baby 'ho concept.

The only people who should be baring their midriffs are those older teens and early 20-somethings who are fit enough to do it. Everyone else needs to keep their bellys to themselves.

and Nikolai will never wear clothes that cost more than his fathers, w/ the possible exception of the Stride Rite once a year shoe purchases.

and Abigail, you're right- once you become a parent, you have to accept the fact that- no, really...you're a parent...something Ms. Spears sadly had seemed to want to forget.

Jenn

[GrayMatterWife]

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...something Ms. Spears sadly had seemed to want to forget.

Jenn

I saw a picture of her kids (two boys, I think--hair was kind of tousled and long). My heart breaks for them. For any child whose parents suck. I could not imagine not having that foundational element of self-identity at that age. You understand yourself as your parents see you. Could you imagine knowing that you weren't the single most significant joy and priority in their lives?

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I shop at Target.

I mostly shop at Target, too.

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I love Target!

I'm very lucky to have a mom who loves to sew. She makes most of my gal's wardrobe from cool vintage patterns. I figure this may be the only girl I have. Plus when she is old enough to choose her own clothes, she will probably end up a tomboy like her mama was. So I might as well enjoy those sweet little dresses now!

[DCJenn]

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Target is our Dude clothes store of choice.

Jenn

(and mommy clothes, too, for the most part)

[GrayMatterWife]

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[quote=Crispin's Crispian]

I'm all for cute clothes on kids but I think it's appalling when people use their babies as billboards for their political beliefs.

Agreed. Plus I don't like cutesy/witty saying on baby clothes in anyway. (Can't think of any examples at the moment)[/quote:a0a36]

I've got an example (I only saw this in a catalogue--I did not have DS wear it!):

My Mom's a Lawyer so...
What's mine is MINE!
What's ours is MINE!
What's yours is MINE!
What will be yours is MINE!
And we'll litigate everything else!

I threatened to throw out anyone who showed up to my shower with that gag gift.

[houseelf]

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O.K. I'll admit it. Both of my kids wore an "I love Mommy" shirt. Yes, shameless self-promotion, I know. This is the only logo shirt they ever wore though.

Kelly

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Oh - we had "I love Mommy". Quinn also had a Halloween shirt that said "I love Mummy". Right now he's got a shirt that says "Sheriff of LOVE". Jacob had one that said "Chicks Dig Me". And it was true.

I stay away from duckies, bunnies and the like, and have resisted putting any political things on them. I was planning on a Darwin Fish for Jacob & I to wear to Kansas School Board meetings.

[Meenah]

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I was planning on a Darwin Fish for Jacob & I to wear to Kansas School Board meetings.

I love it. I double dare you!

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DD had a "Daddy's little pumpkin" that made DH beam.