Kilted Parenting

**auld argonian** · 2nd March 08, 05:22 PM

My seventeen year wee one...the daughter...shares the interest in the kilt.

The nineteen year old "wee" one thinks that I have taken leave of my senses.

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**SexyButler** · 2nd March 08, 05:23 PM

Thanks Brother Glaisne, I do know for a fact that you have my back! See you in Lexington! XO Di

**SexyButler** · 2nd March 08, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by graham_s

15 year olds are embarrassed by everything parents/step parents do anyway, so you might as well do what you like!

Well Hi ya Graham! It's Di!

**OFCJAX** · 2nd March 08, 07:00 PM

I'm assuming (yes, yes, I know....) that "Dad" is expressing the "no son of mine is gonna wear a skirt" type mentality. If that's the case I would also arm the lad with knowledge before I gave him a kilt or a sgian (BTW, I would suggest a Sgian Don't of some kind first, maybe a comb or even a bubble blower loop if he's young enough) so he'll be able to understand himself and be able to answer questions from his curious peers and the occasional "A$$hat" who needs to be put straight.

My 2 cents worth.

**Panache** · 2nd March 08, 07:39 PM

SB,

I have gotten my children Sportkilts and feel that they are a good deal for the money. Another option is USA kilts, Rocky and crew can make children's sizes and the PV is a great material option for active children. I am really impressed with the Mcleod one I bought my son.

Over at Stillwater has a new line of children's kilts and accessories that I haven't had a chance to try yet, but as my little insist on growing like weeds I'm sure I will be placing an order with Jerry before to much longer.

This is just me but I would definately go with a sgian don't for a child. A really fun option my son enjoys is a Pez dispenser. I filed and sanded the base so it wouldn't dig into his leg and it works fine. A Batman sgian dubh that holds candy, what could be better for a second grader?

Cheers

Jamie

**SexyButler** · 2nd March 08, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by OFCJAX

I'm assuming (yes, yes, I know....) that "Dad" is expressing the "no son of mine is gonna wear a skirt" type mentality. If that's the case I would also arm the lad with knowledge before I gave him a kilt or a sgian (BTW, I would suggest a Sgian Don't of some kind first, maybe a comb or even a bubble blower loop if he's young enough) so he'll be able to understand himself and be able to answer questions from his curious peers and the occasional "A$$hat" who needs to be put straight.

My 2 cents worth.

We can discuss this Saturday at Natashas!

**SexyButler** · 2nd March 08, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

SB,

I have gotten my children Sportkilts and feel that they are a good deal for the money. Another option is USA kilts, Rocky and crew can make children's sizes and the PV is a great material option for active children. I am really impressed with the Mcleod one I bought my son.

Over at Stillwater has a new line of children's kilts and accessories that I haven't had a chance to try yet, but as my little insist on growing like weeds I'm sure I will be placing an order with Jerry before to much longer.

This is just me but I would definately go with a sgian don't for a child. A really fun option my son enjoys is a Pez dispenser. I filed and sanded the base so it wouldn't dig into his leg and it works fine. A Batman sgian dubh that holds candy, what could be better for a second grader?

Cheers

Jamie

Thanks Jamie!
The Sgian Replica website was cool, I wish I could find it now. It had great handles to "show" from hose yet the blade, if you call it that, is squared off and blunt.

**Glaisne** · 2nd March 08, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by SexyButler

Thanks Brother Glaisne, I do know for a fact that you have my back! See you in Lexington! XO Di

Di, I've got the wee one's backs as well.

**Glaisne** · 2nd March 08, 08:27 PM

Anyone know why my posts are being mod'ed?

I will repeat my earlier post that didn't make it.

Di, I've got the wee one's backs as well.

**Livingston** · 2nd March 08, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by Glaisne

Anyone know why my posts are being mod'ed?

I will repeat my earlier post that didn't make it.

Di, I've got the wee one's backs as well.

Glaisne, If you look at the T's & C's and the rules on this site, you will notice that when someone new signs up their posts are automatically delayed for a possible review for a while. You're posts aren't modified, just delayed for a while before they show. After you've been here a while they will be up right away.