Anonymous wrote:mom of teens here, and I suspect it would be because by the time they got clothes on their kid, class would be over, and/or they and their kid would be so upset, it would be pointless in coming.
this could be for a few reasons, one of which has to do with a lack of cognitive flexibility (cognitively rigid) so the kid has a hard time with transitions. Another could be that they have a sensory issue with clothing--so many people do--but little kids have not yet learned how to overcome or ignore it.
Anonymous wrote:I had a kid with really severe sensory issues -- set off by things like feeling the seams of clothes including zippers, couldn't bear wearing fabrics like corduroy, buttons, etc.
He mostly wore a not very trendy velour sweat suit. When we met the other velour sweatsuit kids and their moms, it was like "Oh, we've found our tribe."
Second kid was fine. She wore a Cinderella halloween costume with red sparkly Walmart shoes to most of Pre-K. Not sensory issues, just eccentric. (Still is).
Third child? My husband referred to our daughter as "Sensory Issues Barbie."
I spent most of their childhood ashamed, embarrassed and really really worried about being judged. Kind of killed the SAHM vibe for me and drove me back to work. I really wish I hadn't felt so judged -- or been so judged.
Anonymous wrote:First thing, perhaps something is not right at home
On the other hand, if he has some sensory issues, then it is not bad parenting. Kid just cannot bear the stress of wearing something that doesn't feel right
My guess is that there is something wrong at home
Anonymous wrote:My kid has clean underpants on, fresh clothes, has had a washcloth bath twice this week, and I think I forgot to brush her teeth this morning. Last night she slept in her clothes. that’s what she wanted. But her hair is brushed. She’s happy. Fed. I’d love to be four too, and just not give a crap about what I have on.
Kid fashion is adorable, especially when they are given the range to make their own selections. If my girl wanted to wear a twin set I’d be cool with that but I’m also really happy she wants to wear her rain boots and a summer dress with winter leggings...Because it makes her happy and feel good in her body.
Worry about your own child, OP. These kids are fine. If there is a problem at home I’m pretty sure the school is already aware of it. Most likely there is not.
Anonymous wrote:OP, what we’re wearing at drop off?
If it was leggings, you have no ground to stand on. Just sayin.
Anonymous wrote:My child is in a preschool in the 3 year old class and one of the boys in his class wears striped pajama pants or a full set of pajamas to school EVERY SINGLE DAY. I don’t get it and it drives me crazy. Why would you not buy regular clothes ( not PJ’s) for your kid to wear to school?!