I’m glad my daughters’ friends all like me as I am. A number of times, when there’s a concert or something, their friends have actually asked to sit with me.
My cousin tried something like this with me, I was wearing jeans, tee shirt, and flip flops. It was the type of out fit you could wear to grandmas or even Church without a problem. My cousin told me no one my age dressed like that and if I wanted a boyfriend I had to show cleavage, wear tighter shirt’s, and wear make up basically I needed to dress like a hooker. I was a Senior in high school and he was in Jr. High.
I looked at him and told him, his diaper was full and if he wanted a ride he needed to change his clothes. My cousin was wearing baggie jeans down past his under wear, and looked like a slob. He looked like a gang banger wannabe and not something one would wear in a Church or to grandmas.I then got my book bag because I was going the library to study for my finials, with or without my cousin. He was going to look for a job and fill out applications. Lesson don’t tell me how to dress it will come back to bite you
Speaking of clothes: after my husband retired, I told him that he’s responsible for ironing his own shirts from then on…it is surprising how often golf shirts and/or tees have replaced the 100% cotton dress shirts nowadays…
About the strip: the tee and/or golf shirt and casual pants or jeans combo, in their various color and style permutations, is the American national costume, IMO…which is very fine by me, most of the time, since pretty well you can find one to suit every occasion…
When my girls were teens, I chaperoned youth events and would sometimes get a t-shirt. So, we had several matching t-shirts. One time I drove them to Wal-mart and one of my daughters was MORTIFIED to see that we were wearing matching shirts in public.
Kids being “honest” about things can go too far. One day my friend was unexpectedly without her car, so I went and picked up her and her grandkids. The granddaughter, about 14 years old, “eewwwed” because there was a small bit of dog hair on the seat, and crunched into the opposite corner. (I wasn’t expecting company, or I would have taken a little time to clean the seats. But it was just a little bit, not covered like a bearskin rug.) Then the grandson, about 12 years, proceeded to tell me that the way I was going to their destination was wrong. It would be much better, take less time, etc. if I went a different way. (I had been there many times and took the way that I was familiar with, especially at night.) He kept it up until I told him (as some have mentioned above) that it would take far less time to go “my” way than it would to walk! To their credit, neither one complained the rest of the way. And my friend, who perhaps should have corrected them, was still kind of upset from the previous events, so I didn’t hold it against her, either. Plus the fact that I have 8 younger siblings, and was pretty much accustomed to shutting up complaining kiddos! As for fashions, I was a total klutz in high school, and did take advice from my wiser younger brother. But he only gave the advice when I asked.
Templo S.U.D. over 5 years ago
If I recall, Michael grew up to be a writer, not a fashion police officer.
Argythree over 5 years ago
Solution: tell the kid to get a ride with one of his friends…
howtheduck over 5 years ago
Ah, the days when bell bottoms were not in fashion and when kids used to hang out in the malls. This brings back memories.
Rosette over 5 years ago
He’s only helping you, El. Besides, his fashion sense isn’t so bad!
asrialfeeple over 5 years ago
Teenagers …
kfccanada over 5 years ago
Obviously, that kid does not have a very clear idea about just who pays his allowance, does he?
Wren Fahel over 5 years ago
I’m glad my daughters’ friends all like me as I am. A number of times, when there’s a concert or something, their friends have actually asked to sit with me.
Army_Nurse over 5 years ago
White pants after Labor Day? Heresy!
Tyge Premium Member over 5 years ago
Be careful. You’ll turn her into a hot mom to your friends. You might not lie some of the comments that’ll elicit. ;o)
MeGoNow Premium Member over 5 years ago
She should tell him she doesn’t take criticism from a pedestrian.
godess_of_fire078 over 5 years ago
My cousin tried something like this with me, I was wearing jeans, tee shirt, and flip flops. It was the type of out fit you could wear to grandmas or even Church without a problem. My cousin told me no one my age dressed like that and if I wanted a boyfriend I had to show cleavage, wear tighter shirt’s, and wear make up basically I needed to dress like a hooker. I was a Senior in high school and he was in Jr. High.
I looked at him and told him, his diaper was full and if he wanted a ride he needed to change his clothes. My cousin was wearing baggie jeans down past his under wear, and looked like a slob. He looked like a gang banger wannabe and not something one would wear in a Church or to grandmas.I then got my book bag because I was going the library to study for my finials, with or without my cousin. He was going to look for a job and fill out applications. Lesson don’t tell me how to dress it will come back to bite you1JennyJenkins over 5 years ago
Speaking of clothes: after my husband retired, I told him that he’s responsible for ironing his own shirts from then on…it is surprising how often golf shirts and/or tees have replaced the 100% cotton dress shirts nowadays…
About the strip: the tee and/or golf shirt and casual pants or jeans combo, in their various color and style permutations, is the American national costume, IMO…which is very fine by me, most of the time, since pretty well you can find one to suit every occasion…
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 5 years ago
This made for some funny moments and lots of talk at the comments section.
Sherri over 5 years ago
When my girls were teens, I chaperoned youth events and would sometimes get a t-shirt. So, we had several matching t-shirts. One time I drove them to Wal-mart and one of my daughters was MORTIFIED to see that we were wearing matching shirts in public.
finnygirl Premium Member over 5 years ago
Kids being “honest” about things can go too far. One day my friend was unexpectedly without her car, so I went and picked up her and her grandkids. The granddaughter, about 14 years old, “eewwwed” because there was a small bit of dog hair on the seat, and crunched into the opposite corner. (I wasn’t expecting company, or I would have taken a little time to clean the seats. But it was just a little bit, not covered like a bearskin rug.) Then the grandson, about 12 years, proceeded to tell me that the way I was going to their destination was wrong. It would be much better, take less time, etc. if I went a different way. (I had been there many times and took the way that I was familiar with, especially at night.) He kept it up until I told him (as some have mentioned above) that it would take far less time to go “my” way than it would to walk! To their credit, neither one complained the rest of the way. And my friend, who perhaps should have corrected them, was still kind of upset from the previous events, so I didn’t hold it against her, either. Plus the fact that I have 8 younger siblings, and was pretty much accustomed to shutting up complaining kiddos! As for fashions, I was a total klutz in high school, and did take advice from my wiser younger brother. But he only gave the advice when I asked.
coffeeturtle over 5 years ago
Great job, Michael! She does look better!
Mijo94 over 5 years ago
Micheal’s insight, (as annoying as it is) was on point and the change was much more suitable for you Ellie