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7th April 13, 02:37 PM
#1
 Originally Posted by Spinnaker
The kilt is new to her senses, even though I have explained that her last name is a Scottish name, despite being more known as a popular band of soup.
Gee, Mr. Progresso, I don't know what to tell you. At that age kids are just paranoid. What she probably needs to learn is that kilts are cool -- cooler than anything SHE can do -- and that YOU write the rules. 
BTW, don't mention to her that the problem is she hasn't developed her frontal lobes yet. At ten, she might misconstrue the statement and NEVER want to be seen with you again at all regardless.
Then again, knowing some ten-year-olds I've seen, that might not really be a bad thing.
Last edited by AJBryant; 7th April 13 at 02:40 PM.
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7th April 13, 02:51 PM
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A wise old mentor once told me that if your kids were nice kids before they reached double-digits, they'll be nice kids again after they reach their 20s!
Meanwhile... good luck and have fun!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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7th April 13, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
A wise old mentor once told me that if your kids were nice kids before they reached double-digits, they'll be nice kids again after they reach their 20s!
That was certainly my experience! I was lucky that my daughter was a highland dancer when she was 10, so me wearing a kilt was never a big deal to her. Then she became a teenager . Now she's a mom, a highland dancer again, and a wonderful young lady !
"Touch not the cat bot a glove."
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7th April 13, 08:59 PM
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Oh, well. My gay son, aged 19, doesn't care, although he doesn't wear a kilt, but loves flat caps, but he comes with me and particularly likes Irn Bru. My handicapped and part Scottish wife never comes to anything, but is OK with the kilt if I only wear it at home and at celtic events. My daughter, OTOH, aged 15, really hates kilts but might come too if she can score a clannad ring! Bribery through cheap jewelery!
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8th April 13, 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
A wise old mentor once told me that if your kids were nice kids before they reached double-digits, they'll be nice kids again after they reach their 20s!
Meanwhile... good luck and have fun!
Touché Father...
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8th April 13, 05:04 AM
#6
What you have to do in between is just enjoy the ride and all the goofy friends.
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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8th April 13, 09:48 AM
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My daughter (now 26 years old) doesn't mind--she was a highland dancer and I used to be her chauffer and pack animal at competitions (when I wasn't busy over at the piping venue!). While I don't resemble Father Bill's piping banana GIF's above (I'm slightly more pear-shaped), we still go to the Highland Games and have a good time. Maybe your daughter would get into Highland dance?
JMB
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