Designer clothes?

I know that I didn't really care as a kid, but as I grew older - like 12, 13, it was the "cool" thing to do to wear brands like Hollister, Abercrombie, etc. I was never really big into the whole 'fashion' thing growing up (probably until I was like 15..I was a little 'punk rocker' and made my own clothes and thought it was cool. Looking back it really was!). I don't know why kids gravitate toward these brands and clothes, but probably because everyone else is and the goal for most kids seems to be to "fit in" and maybe even act like their parents are rich. . Personally, I do a lot of shopping at thrift stores to find my little 9 year old sister clothes that are somewhat brand names, and cute and somewhat trendy, because she has that kind of style and likes to wear that kind of stuff. We both win - I spend very little money on her, and she's happy with the look of her clothes without breaking the bank! Ta-da! I think your idea of sewing is great! I think boys are a lot less picky than girls are about this stuff, in general, right?

How old are those kids that the parents are talking about? It all depends on how you bring up your child. If you teach your child that she/he can only wear those designer clothes then you have nothing to complain when they grow up. I believe I am responsible in deciding what my son wears until when he starts earning and he can be able to decide the brands that he want to wear.

Hi Cute, i usually prefer to let my son dress in casual wear when we are at home. At least, i don't have to spend extra more money on his clothes. Only during special occasions, then only i will let my son wear branded and expensive clothes. Nowadays, food for children and their education expenses are very expensive. It is much better to save as much as possible for their future needs.

Kids have been in for brand names because of there parents. A lot of parents make a big deal about it when they do then there kids do. As there kids get older it leads to other things like my friend has this game so that means I need t get one too. Lot of kids feel that have to look better and have the better stuff next to there friends to show them up that they can get things better then them because there parents have the money for it. This normally leads to spoiling and kids being a brat because they get ever little thing they want. The ages change from child to child when they feel the need to really fit in with other kids there age. With my own child I buy what ever I can afford not the most expensive stuff. If she really wants the named brand then she can by it herself when she gets a job when she is old enough. I never had brand name clothes as a teen and it once that long again I was a teen.

My child is still a toddler also so my kid doesn't really care about what clothes they are wearing but I guess as the kids get older they make their own demands and choices regarding their clothes. I think most kids would get influenced by their friends and if their friends wear designer clothes then they want that too. I know that my nephew always wanted t-shirts with logos of cartoon characters or his favorite superhero but as they get older it is the brand name clothes that replace the logo clothes...

It’s always been important what children wear. You don’t want your child getting picked on by other kids and this is what happens when moms decide to clothe us. I have been a victim.

It hasn't became important to my kids to wear brand name clothes. It's weird because I figured it would have since there are so many kids out there wearing brand name shirts and jeans. My oldest just likes to wear a shirt with jeans even during the summer. My youngest doesn't care who makes the item as long as she looks good wearing it. Since kids grow so fast, I rather get their clothes at a thrift store or at goodwill. I pay less and sometimes I come across cute clothes that would normally cost me a fortune.

I know toddlers who are designer obsessed, and teenagers who are not. I think it depends on the parents, what they will allow. Anyone who allows their child to dictate what clothes they will or will not wear needs their head seeing to. It's creating a precedent that they'll need to live with.

That food is more important than clothes, well, this is a more than obvious! I had a younger brother, he sees his friends, dressed in designer clothing, so he feels uncomfortable dressing in clothes that, while being a good impression, do not bring any major brand. But I at the age of 37 years, I think the opposite way. I dressed carefully, with a certain elegance, but wearing clothes bought with little money. What matters in the appearance of the clothing is important to me the way you dress, not so much expensive brands. Then we are not sure of a rich family, so when we can save money, do it better!

How kids can know about designer clothes? Only if someone in their surrounding tell them about it. And with small kids, it's usually parents. So, if their kids some day complain about clothes they wear, it's parents fault. Even though commercials and mass media targeting more, younger consumers each day, still parents should be decisive factor in their children's upbringing. Other question is whole concept of designer products. In my view, too often it's not about quality, but simply about amount of money invested in commercialization of certain brand or product. I don't mind to pay for the quality, but I'll not pay for the fact that something is more often seen on TV, if the same quality product from "no name" producer is much cheaper.

I don't buy my children any designer clothes that can only cost me some bucks that can be spend with more important stuff like food. For me as long as they are comfortable and presentable with their clothing then it's enough. Actually I think there's only around 3 set of clothes that I bought from our own pocket since they were born because most of their clothes are given to them as a gift.

I think when you hit adolescent stage, you'll be influenced by your peers and might want to fit in to these groups. And that's how some become 'brand-conscious' among other things. Its also the influence of the parents on how they raised their children. Most parents who live the high life, would also want their kids to living the high life.