TEACH LESSONS IN RESPECT Heres to well-balanced kids! In addition to turning out presentable kids with good fashion sense, hand-me-downs can also serve as the catalyst for teaching valuable lessons in respect. Here are a few: • Respect for the Past - Encourage your kids to honor family, tradition and craftsmanship by presenting hand-me-downs as heirlooms. Kids are especially open to clothes that once belonged to a cool friend or family member. Play up the fact that Cousin Sarah or neighbor Sam loved the clothes. • Respect for the Earth - Congratulate the kids on protecting the environment by reusing valuable goods and reducing natural resources consumed in production. • Respect for a Currency - Give the kids a little lesson in economics by asking what else they might be able to do with the money saved on clothes this season. If your kid is brand sensitive, explain the concept of high-low fashion. Saving on generic basics may enable them to splurge on distinctive pieces. Alternatively, a great hand-me-down may be the key piece, allowing your denim addict to bring home the faded flares and the dark wash jeggings.
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 09:32:49 +0000
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