Archive through July 25, 2002
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Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 01:38 pm     One of my professors was telling the class the same story a few months ago, about how all the childrens clothes she was coming across we short, Britney-Spears outfits that a 7 year old doesn't need to be wearing. I also listened to part of a show on NPR about it awhile back. They didn't come to any conclusions about why it is that way, but they had some kids calling in and it was interesting. |
Wargod | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 01:45 pm     I finally went to a department store......at least there I could search through racks of clothing I felt was appropriate for her. You know, yesterday I got the school handbook home from my son's school and in it was dress code. It was pretty much the same as when I was a kid except for a few differences....things like no shorts, skirts or dresses that would show anything "indecent" and no thongs (not the flip flop sandle ones either, that was listed with innappropriate shoes!)....and I'm thinking....these kids are K-5th grade, how many kids that age wear thongs? |
Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:00 pm     They do! They talked about that on the radio show! The main dress code for girls seems to be no bare bellies. Goes back to that principal and the underwear checks at that dance awhile back... I would say Gap Kids has cute stuff but those clothes are so expensive considering how fast kids grow. Abercrombie is probably one of the worst I think. |
Julieboo | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:02 pm     I like Osh Kosh B'gosh!  |
Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:02 pm     Umm...what's wrong with sandals? Are feet a big sexual body part in the K-5 set? Are other sandals acceptable? |
Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:06 pm     hee hee Julie- we have a wonderful outlet store here featuring all types of Oshkosh b'Gosh apparel for all ages! |
Wargod | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:12 pm     They can wear open toed shoes as long as they have a strap on the back(even though they're not unacceptable they don't reccommend them.) I have a feeling that might have to do with injuries rather than being innappropiate. Getting their feet stepped on, or doors closing on them. There were a few things in the handbook that had me going..hmmmm. Like the "profanity on the campus is punishable by not more than 90 days in county jail and not less than a 400 dollar fine." I'm thinking that refers more to irrate parents than the kids, but who knows! Heck, I know elementary school is different now than 20 years ago, but it seems to me like they suck all the fun out of it, lol. Share days used to be the time to take your coolest toys, now they don't want them to bring toys. |
Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:23 pm     I was thinking the shoe thing may be a safety issue, but wow! Is this a private school? |
Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:25 pm     Oprah right now is talking about 12 and 13 year olds having oral sex and other things involving kids growing up fast, etc. |
Car54 | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:29 pm     Wargod, we have that policy where I work and it is for safety and insurance reasons. No open toed shoes or sandals at work. |
Kaili | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:34 pm     We have a closed shoe policy too- this dumb girl I work with wore these shoes- they were closed toe and heel but otherwise open and she insisted they weren't sandals! This is UPS- we have to wear leather shoes for safety! Duh! She got mad about it too! I think it's because a few days before she was told to wear different tank tops because everyone could see down her shirt when she leaned over... |
Wargod | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 02:36 pm     Public school, Kalli. The private school my daughter attends (for preschool) has a dress code, but most the stuff makes sense there. I mean is it appropriate for 2-5 year old girls to wear lipstick and eyeshadow? When I worked at the retirement home we couldn't wear open toed shoes or sandals either, but we were in and out of the kitchen there. I don't really have a problem with most of it...the rules are there for a reason, it just seems like some of them are a bit out there, lol. |
Abbynormal | Wednesday, July 10, 2002 - 04:20 pm     Talking about taking the fun out of school... near the end of the school year they always have a fun day. Now this is for as long as I can remember. The kids bring swim suits and towels and water guns and such and they have a blast. They didn't do it this year because a parent complained about the water guns. Maybe it's just me, but if they've been taught correctly at home, they should know the difference and the dangers between a real gun and a plastic yellow water gun. |
Weinermr | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 05:17 pm     My three gripes for the day. 1. Dealing with a &%#*#$ seller on eBay. 2. Self-censored because it will tick off alot of TVCH people if I say it. 3. Not enough time to watch the live feeds as much as I want. |
Car54 | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 05:22 pm     Wow, THREE gripes? You weren't buying another Trading Spaces doll were ya, Weiner? |
Tess | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 05:51 pm     awwww, Weiner. Does that mean you need   ? Hope the rest of the day goes better. |
Weinermr | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:01 pm     No Car, Gen will have to go it alone in her new home. In about 30 years I'll take her (and myself) to the Antiques Roadshow to see how she (and me) has held up. Thanks Tess. I can always use them, but a few today are definitely welcome.  |
Seamonkey | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:05 pm     Hugs to you Weiner.. curious ones too, about #2 |
Urgrace | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:18 pm     #1 The sellers on Ebay! Isn't there a place on the site to complain about that? I mean to let the owners know... Venting here is good, too. Think about #3 this way. At least you have live feeds #2 Uh.. self-editing is a good thing <giggle> |
Webkitty | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 06:19 pm     I can empathize with you Weiner, I've had some very disapointing experiences with sellers there. I have a perfect feedback profile, so I feel the added stress of retaliation of negitive feedback, I've never left one but a few of them certaintly deserved it. And I can't get the live feeds at all, so I'll add my gripe in here about that too. And, I think the tv show part of BB is dismal this year so far.  |
Meme9 | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 07:40 pm     (((((Wienermr))))) |
Ducky | Sunday, July 14, 2002 - 08:17 pm     Wienermr You might have another gripe check out this site about Antiques Roadshow. \newurl {http://www.canoe.ca/Television/jul11_antiques-ap.html} |
Whoami | Thursday, July 25, 2002 - 09:06 am     I did a tour of "Disount Row" (Target, Wal-Mart, Shop-Ko) in our town last night, looking for a simple basic set of sweat pants, or just some comfy knit pants for my mom. The women's sections had either NOTHING at all, or (in Wal-Mart's case), nothing but "teeny bopper" clothes. Teeny cropped shirts, ripped looking pants, etc (yea, my 67 year old Mom would be comfy in THAT!). The men's section had either "big and tall" (why can't I find big stuff when I'm looking for something for me?), or, the scant set of "sportswear" type pants they did have were the slick stuff that makes a lot of noise when you walk. After three stores, and a lot of walking around, I hope I found something she'll like. Maybe it's just the wrong time of the year or something. It is "Back to School" time soon. I guess that's why all the teeny bopper stuff. But, does that mean the rest of us have to either not wear clothes (or make do with ratty old stuff), or dress like teenagers during this time? |
Abbynormal | Thursday, July 25, 2002 - 11:42 am     I'd like to gripe that my son's supply list has 31 items that he must have, 16 items on the donation list and a $25.00 fee. I don't know why they use the word donation, because if you don't send it they sic the hounds of hell on you and if you don't pay the money your child doesn't get his workbooks. Sorry, but I really resent having to send garbage bags! |
Twiggyish | Thursday, July 25, 2002 - 12:07 pm     Abby, I understand completely!! At my daughter's school, they give out the list when the school store opens. (Usually about a week before classes start) We head over to Wal-Mart. I know they expect us to buy everything at the school.. and the list is like yours, very long! |
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