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avatarLouis
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How do I get my children to understand that not everyone wears "name brand" or "designer" clothes?

How do i get my children to understand that with a tight budget they may not get all the clothes they desire and please don't offer the consignment or goodwill option, my kids desire new clothes worn first by them. :)

Question applies to ages: 5, 6, 9, 16

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avatarGeorge
# of Thumbs Up Received (2)		 Many consignment stores do actually have a lot of never-worn items, with the price tags still on them. Goodwill, not so much. But to get to your question, I always think that your own model helps a lot. Do you or your wife wear name brand clothing or get excited when you receive a gift that is a name brand item? That could influence your child's thinking. My parents did a smart thing with me when I was a kid. They told me the amount that could be spent on a shopping outing, and it was up to me to select the items. If a name brand item took up the whole budget, tough luck for me -- that's all I got. Maybe try that?

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Top 5 in: Discipline, Families and Relationships, Family Activities, Financial Aid for College, Growth and Development, Health and Wellness, Parenting Support, Parents and Schools, School Policy and Education Issues, Study Skills and Academics, Transitions and Readiness, Study Skills and Academic StrategiesTop 5 in 12 Topics		 My husband and I try a kind of compromise with our children. We purchase the things for them that they really do need, then they each receive one new "back-to-school" outfit. After that we wait for things to go on sale and buy them accordingly. Not only do the kids enjoy helping us watch for deals, but showing the kids to be responsible by explaining to them that it's ok to wait for things is also a good lesson.
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avatarBud
# of Thumbs Up Received (2)		 Children often think that other children have life better than they do. There probably are other parents of their friends who are feeling much like you. Try to connect with some of those parents and get the children to talking to eachother & realizing that they also have limits. When children see the truth, they will be more accepting of their situation.
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