6th grade girl trends

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Anonymous wrote:Wow... have we really reached a state where the kindof water bottle you have determines social acceptance...

Seriously! I've seen Hydroflasks mentioned on several threads here recently, and I was baffled. I just can't imagine tween girls actually saving up to buy a water bottle, but apparently they do.

[Anonymous]

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Trendy things you can buy in the store are nice, but it doesn't make people like you. I know you want to help her to fit in, but it sounds to me like your DD already has the "right stuff" on her own. She doesn't need to have the perfect pair of sneakers to find success. Being awkward at this age just makes her unique. Tell her to be herself...say hello to someone new...smile...be confident. Confidence looks great on everyone. Kids will see that she is special and want to be her friend for reasons that really matter.

Do you have a 6th grader? I think you underestimate just how immature, shallow, and vicious 6th grade girls can be. It's a difficult year, especially for girls. If a mom can make things a little easier by getting their child a few things, this could help DD's confidence level.

Actually, yes I do. I have one in 6th and one in 7th. They are both well liked, athletic, academically gifted and confident. My girls haven’t experienced anyone giving them a hard time about what water bottle they drink from, although to be fair if they asked for a hydro flask I would probably buy it. Seems sad to me to be starting the new school year loading your daughter up with the things DCUM thinks are cool instead of letting her decide that on her own, but it’s okay if we differ in opinion. To me, the people that only care what I drink water out of aren’t worth the “friendship.” Good luck!

That’s nice for your girls. But their mother is seriously lacking in empathy. What if your daughter was the previous poster’s dd, who doesn’t have any friends? What if your daughter was not “athletic, academically gifted and well liked”?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wow... have we really reached a state where the kindof water bottle you have determines social acceptance...

Seriously! I've seen Hydroflasks mentioned on several threads here recently, and I was baffled. I just can't imagine tween girls actually saving up to buy a water bottle, but apparently they do.

There are younger adults where I work that have Yeti everything because their 15 minute metro ride requires a 200 dollar industrial strength lunch bag and coffee mug.

[Anonymous]

As silly as it seems. I went out and bought a nalgene in college bc o felt like all the people with them were into cooler things than I was. I wanted a piece of that ethos. Now I had loads of friends and was one of the more stereotypical cool kids on my campus but I still had little things that gave me a little boost mentally that I belonged. I think if you have never dealt with imposter syndrome you can't relate to this at all. Which is fine.

[Anonymous]

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Trendy things you can buy in the store are nice, but it doesn't make people like you. I know you want to help her to fit in, but it sounds to me like your DD already has the "right stuff" on her own. She doesn't need to have the perfect pair of sneakers to find success. Being awkward at this age just makes her unique. Tell her to be herself...say hello to someone new...smile...be confident. Confidence looks great on everyone. Kids will see that she is special and want to be her friend for reasons that really matter.

Do you have a 6th grader? I think you underestimate just how immature, shallow, and vicious 6th grade girls can be. It's a difficult year, especially for girls. If a mom can make things a little easier by getting their child a few things, this could help DD's confidence level.

Actually, yes I do. I have one in 6th and one in 7th. They are both well liked, athletic, academically gifted and confident. My girls haven’t experienced anyone giving them a hard time about what water bottle they drink from, although to be fair if they asked for a hydro flask I would probably buy it. Seems sad to me to be starting the new school year loading your daughter up with the things DCUM thinks are cool instead of letting her decide that on her own, but it’s okay if we differ in opinion. To me, the people that only care what I drink water out of aren’t worth the “friendship.” Good luck!

That’s nice for your girls. But their mother is seriously lacking in empathy. What if your daughter was the previous poster’s dd, who doesn’t have any friends? What if your daughter was not “athletic, academically gifted and well liked”?

Well, then I guess I would run out to the store and buy each of them a hydroflask! Apparently that solves everything. You win!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:
Trendy things you can buy in the store are nice, but it doesn't make people like you. I know you want to help her to fit in, but it sounds to me like your DD already has the "right stuff" on her own. She doesn't need to have the perfect pair of sneakers to find success. Being awkward at this age just makes her unique. Tell her to be herself...say hello to someone new...smile...be confident. Confidence looks great on everyone. Kids will see that she is special and want to be her friend for reasons that really matter.

Do you have a 6th grader? I think you underestimate just how immature, shallow, and vicious 6th grade girls can be. It's a difficult year, especially for girls. If a mom can make things a little easier by getting their child a few things, this could help DD's confidence level.

Actually, yes I do. I have one in 6th and one in 7th. They are both well liked, athletic, academically gifted and confident. My girls haven’t experienced anyone giving them a hard time about what water bottle they drink from, although to be fair if they asked for a hydro flask I would probably buy it. Seems sad to me to be starting the new school year loading your daughter up with the things DCUM thinks are cool instead of letting her decide that on her own, but it’s okay if we differ in opinion. To me, the people that only care what I drink water out of aren’t worth the “friendship.” Good luck!

That’s nice for your girls. But their mother is seriously lacking in empathy. What if your daughter was the previous poster’s dd, who doesn’t have any friends? What if your daughter was not “athletic, academically gifted and well liked”?

Well, then I guess I would run out to the store and buy each of them a hydroflask! Apparently that solves everything. You win!

DP. Not, that doesn't solve everything, and yes, you do sound insufferable. Get off your high horse already.

[Anonymous]

Ugh I guess my Swell bottle is out! What are the RTIC water bottles? Are those better than Hydro Flask or Yeti? They aren’t cheap so which is the better one to buy?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wow... have we really reached a state where the kindof water bottle you have determines social acceptance...

Seriously! I've seen Hydroflasks mentioned on several threads here recently, and I was baffled. I just can't imagine tween girls actually saving up to buy a water bottle, but apparently they do.

Didn’t know this was a thing either!

[Anonymous]

I have a rising 7th grade DD. Now, my daughter is bookish but loves clothes too and has friends in many circles. She loves Nordstroms/ Nordstroms Rack, Vineyard Vines, and a few basic pieces from Old Navy. She hates athletic clothes and leggings and will not wear them even to fit in. Recently, she has been into artsy wedges. Her backpack is from PB Teen Harry Potter line and she wears her hair straight or curly. She is confident but kind of selective in terms of who she talks too. She does not like children with loose morals, to put it lightly.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow... have we really reached a state where the kindof water bottle you have determines social acceptance...

Seriously! I've seen Hydroflasks mentioned on several threads here recently, and I was baffled. I just can't imagine tween girls actually saving up to buy a water bottle, but apparently they do.

Right?! I think it's insane, but in retrospect I remember my mom thought the same about my "need" at that age for a Benetton rugby. It must be something about tweens . . . where I live (not the DC area), the tween boys are equally obsessed with HydroFlasks, too. So glad DD has a whole summer to save up her meager allowance before school starts . . . .

On the upside, at least they will use their HydroFlasks every day. I could only wear my beloved Benetton rugby once a week.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Wow... have we really reached a state where the kindof water bottle you have determines social acceptance...

Seriously! I've seen Hydroflasks mentioned on several threads here recently, and I was baffled. I just can't imagine tween girls actually saving up to buy a water bottle, but apparently they do.

Right?! I think it's insane, but in retrospect I remember my mom thought the same about my "need" at that age for a Benetton rugby. It must be something about tweens . . . where I live (not the DC area), the tween boys are equally obsessed with HydroFlasks, too. So glad DD has a whole summer to save up her meager allowance before school starts . . . .

On the upside, at least they will use their HydroFlasks every day. I could only wear my beloved Benetton rugby once a week.

I was actually.thinking as far as trends go, at least this one is practical. But as with any status symbol, they are really about showing the world that you have the money to afford the brand. I have some yeti stuff and some Contigo stuff that perform equally well....but no one is putting a Contigo sticker on their Jeep at the beach, you know?

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I know where you're coming from. It's a shame that they put so much pressure on themselves, but if you can help a little, of course you want to!

I agree with lots of black leggings, and I agree with only buying a few things until that first weekend after school starts. Then add a little at a time. I hope she has a nice, smooth transition!

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Lots of black leggings and shorts (Lululemon is most popular but that “style” works), Birkenstocks, hydroflask. I wouldn’t worry about backpack as that is parked in the locker all day.

Also, make sure she has a phone. That is how all socializing is done.

Is hydro flask better than yeti?

Someone please answer this question!!!!!!!

[Anonymous]

I don't see MS kids carrying around Yeti. Hydroflask is where it's at.

[Anonymous]

My kid uses a stainless steel bottle I got as business conference schwag. It's gluten free.