How to Go With the Designer Flow

I try to support all of his clothing style choices. Why do you ask? It makes him feel empowered. That is part of my job as a parent to empower my son, right? We see it all over the media to empower girls, why not empower boys as well?
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Since my son was three I let him decide his style and clothing choice for the day.

That's right! If he choose something mismatched and was adamant about it, I would let him go outside with it on. I'm sure you think I am crazy but I would! He is his own person. And boy does he have a sense of style! I have on occasion also experienced him toting along "accessories" to anywhere we my be traveling for the day. It can be a collection of things, toys, stuffies, pins, beaded necklaces, etc.

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I try to support all of his clothing style choices. Why do you ask? It makes him feel empowered. That is part of my job as a parent to empower my son, right? We see it all over the media to empower girls, why not empower boys as well? He enjoys wearing barn boots, everywhere! In the dead of summer when it is 100 degrees plus out, barn boots with shorts are his "go-to". Usually accompanied with a cape. As long as he is comfortable, not endangering himself, I allow it.

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Sometimes we walk into a store and grownups laugh. Of course, most think he is just the cutest boy but they still laugh in his direction. I remind him that although he may not dress the same, it is ok to be different. Do not conform just to fit in with the crowd but embrace his style. Encouraging him is a tough job when everyone around you is staring and laughing! We could all learn something from his cape of confidence.

Yesterday, we walked into a store and he was wearing his "Superman Cape", rain boots and shorts. A teenager walked by, looked at my son and said "I am never having kids". I thought "wow" that is awful rude of you. I walked a little further down the aisle and realized maybe he just didn't realize how fun having a child is. I know this teenager is still young but some of the new teenage styles that come out are just as silly (in my opinion).

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My son may love to dress himself in fun "designer" getups but as his mom I support those decisions and will walk proudly next to him! I encourage, not put him down. This could be a small but vital part of a child's growth.

Having a child was the greatest blessing to me. Maybe just maybe we all might be a little better off, if we also wore a cape of confidence in the world today!
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