First day of school.

**JamesA** · 22nd August 07, 06:24 PM

Hi all!

I just had to share. My son starts the first grade on Monday. Well, we were out buying his supplies this evening, when he announced that he would like to wear his kilt to school on the first day. I warned him that the other kids might make fun of him, and his reply was "I will just tell them that they aren't cool enough for a kilt then!"

I am proud, and nervous all at the same time.

James

**pdcorlis** · 22nd August 07, 06:28 PM

Chip off the old block there dad - be proud and be there for him no matter what. I'll bet you knew that alst part already - huh?

**McMurdo** · 22nd August 07, 06:32 PM

Very cool, I hope it works out for him. Like PD says try to be there for him.

**Finn** · 22nd August 07, 06:42 PM

Excellent!
I wear my kilts to pick up (by foot) my ten-year old. Our soon-to-be-born boy will be kilted from EARLY on.

**JamesA** · 22nd August 07, 07:07 PM

I am planning on wearing mine that morning when we drop him off, so that the kids see a "grown up" in one. We'll see how it goes.

James

**turpin** · 22nd August 07, 07:18 PM

Just a thought, but have you "warned" the powers that be (i.e., teacher, principle) of your son's choice, and that you support it and expect them to do so as well?

**Racer96** · 23rd August 07, 12:36 AM

Congratulations, and best of luck to your son. Sounds like he's got a good temperament, as well as the confidence to wear it well.

Mike

**acstoon** · 23rd August 07, 04:39 AM

Absolutely outstanding!
Good to hear of a young man with such strength of character.

**Peter C.** · 23rd August 07, 05:34 AM

You must be feeling very proud.

Children can be cruel without realizing it. I think Tupins thought is a good one. It would be good for the teacher to be in a position to explain to the kids what a kilt is, if there was a problem.

Peter