boys kilt

[usafgamecock]

OK this may seem like a strange question but I have an on going arguement with my husband on the subject.
What should a boy wear under his kilt?

I say a pair of soccer/running shorts is acceptable as long as they are short enough to not be seen when standing normally. I have this fear of a flying tackle at a family gathering in which everyone gets entirely too much information With rowdy boys being who they are, these kind of things are bound to happen and I think the shock value should be minimized or no kilt should be worn.

My husband says that he needs to learn how to wear it properly and that a few embarrassing moments are great teachers.

Well what do you think?

[cavscout]

As I approach the purchase of my two boys first kilts (ages 4 and 9), I've decided that they will wear some sort of nylon underwear that is more like bike shorts. Ive got a pair of Underarmor shorts I wear when needed that are as comfortable as one can be when wearing bifurcated shorts. Somehting like this
http://www.underarmour.com/ProductDe...&pf_id=1000666

They are low viscosity so they eliminate the need for Bodyglide when wearing them.

To allow the boys to flash everyone as they play would be rude to others around us even if they are family.

[ccga3359]

Most definately underwear, dark at that - bikini cut. Should your son not wish to go regimental, he shouldn`t be forced. The better he wear it with confidence than with fear.

[Arlen]

I think it's up to how your boy himself feels.
I had to go regimental as a young un' and it taught me how to sit carefully and what was polite in public.
That said, I know guys who hated it when they were young and their parents made them go regimental.
Ask your son and see how he feels. Then let him build his confidence.

[McMurdo]

When grown men are new to kilting they regularly wear something under the kilt until they have some experience and feel comfortable with wearing it, some even stay with the underwear. This notion that the kilt must be worn regimental or it is not correct is hogwash. I say have him wear something under the kilt once he gets older he can decide for himself but for now I say it would be prudent to cover him up.

[Fedgunner]

My grandson( 7 years old ) started wearing a kilt this summer. My wife made him an X-Marks in "Crye Multicam" to match mine. He wears a pair of shorts under it. I've not offered a word on the topic. I feel he should wear whatever makes him comfortable in a kilt.
I do remember back to my grade school days, that the lassies did the same. So the thinking isn't new.
(His dad on the other hand goes regimental. Gramps? I'm a modest soul these days.)

[Chef]

OK this may seem like a strange question but I have an on going arguement with my husband on the subject.
What should a boy wear under his kilt?

My husband says that he needs to learn how to wear it properly and that a few embarrassing moments are great teachers. Well what do you think?

First,

You don't mention what age your boy is, but no boy should go "regimental" until he is old enough to to make the choice and understand the consequences of doing it. The idea your husband and others have that going without underwear is the only "proper" way to wear a kilt is complete CRAP. It is a choice and nothing more! And that choice should be made by someone who is mature enough to choose. Why there seems to be this fascination with underwear (or lack there of) amazes me, but the idea that a child must go without underwear because of stupid myth is ludicrous! Don't we seem to have enough trouble with pedophiles these days? Do you really want to risk attracting one because your son is going without underwear.

If a kid is uncomfortable or if he ends up being embarrassed he is unlikely to embrace wearing a kilt. My oldest (now 8) got his first kilt 3 years ago because he asked for it. When I did get it for him he was a bit scared to wear it. I coaxed him into it for the local Highland games because I knew he would be well received there. The next few outings in the kilt were similar. Now he loves wearing his kilt, he's always looking for an excuse to wear it and he is completely confident when he wears it. Now the younger one (3) wears a kilt because his brother does it and he thinks it is natural too.

They both however wear underpants we have dark Boy's Boxer Briefs for them to wear. I'm not sure if my oldest knows about the idea of regimental, he hasn't asked yet. When he asks I'll explain and let him choose if I feel he is mature enough.

[The F-H.C.A.G.]

Our son wears underwear with his kilt, as he is too young to be "carefuil" and my kilt making skills are such that he is frequently exposed. Last time they were Star Wars (Darth Vader), time before, Spider Man. He gets as many compliments for the underwear as for the kilt. This tells you how often he is exposed!

Be well,

[emolas]

My boy wears huggies pull-ups when we go out in public :-) but regimental at home because it's easier to potty train that way. In agreement with The F-H.C.A.G. though, young boys should wear something underneath until they are old enough to understand the need to keep themselves decently covered.

[Chef]

but regimental at home because it's easier to potty train that way.

Now there is something I hadn't thought of before. Ok, so maybe there is an exception to my rant.