Kilts and Grandsons

[lcjones]

Hey folks,

Been a while .... a long while since I've last posted. And I miss my kilted brethren. I've been concentrating on music and song writing. My kilt monies have been re-invested in guitar and music making stock and such.

We're just at the end of Winter, as the temps over this past weekend were in the teens and today in the mid-fifties. It's a wonder we're not with the death of colds.

I have a question that I'm hoping the minds here can help me resolve.

I have three grandsons and a granddaughter. Of which, two grandsons are aged 6 and 7 years. I'd like to introduce them to the kilt. They have seen my kilt(s) and have asked why I wear a "dress". I have explained to them, as best I can to that age group, the history of the Kilt and why I choose to wear a kilt. They have been receptive and pretty much shrug it off as "Piggy-Paw" doing his thing. Never mind the Piggy-Paw thing.

I'm looking forward to taking the boys and introducing them to the world of Scottish/Highland games this year. We have several games scheduled in our neck of the woods. I do believe my grandsons seeing and being "a part" of Scottish heritage in America, the Scottish and Celtic music and the profound feelings of the Opening Of The Games would have nothing but a positive effect up on them.

I wish to purchase kilts and associated accoutrements for the boys. Their Mother, my daughter, doesn't have any qualms with it, however, my ex Son-in-Law does. As the daughter is primary caretaker and the ex isn't, I tend to lean toward the daughters thoughts. But, as biased as I may be, I don't wish to cause problems. On the other hand, I feel it very important the grandsons realize their heritage. Am I being selfish?

And along the same lines, via there Grandmother, the boys, and girl, have a close history to Native American heritage.

I guess I'm asking your thoughts and opinions on a Grandfather buying kilts for his Grandsons.

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Thanks

[MacHummel]

Well I say go for it if you decided to share this with your grand kids no one should get in the way , my grandfather always shared things with me somethings weren't always approved but as an adult now I have some great stories of special times with him.

[LordKiltClad]

I say do it. As long as they learn about their Native American Heritage as well. I've been to a number of Indian dance Pow Wow's in my kilt. You wouldn't believe how easy it is to Indian dance while wearing a kilt. Try it sometime.

[SnakeEyes]

I'd make sure they want to wear the kilt first. If they're into it, then go for it.

[Pour1Malt]

David Dalglish has posted some brill piccies o' him an his wee gran-wean...

add yur lads tae the rabble!!!

[McMurdo]

I dont see it as being selfish, what I see is a grandfather trying to bring some of the family heritage to his grandchildren. There is nothing wrong with that, I wish my grandfather had done more of that for me, as I still remember listening to the stories he did tell. So dont worry about the ex son in law, just go out and get them for the grandsons.

My first kilt was hnded down to me by my dad and I have to tell you I feel different when I wear it, it's hard to explain, but its because it was a gift from him that makes it so special.

[GMan]

Good for you. I say pass on the heritage.

[irishrob]

When I got married last summer I gained 2 grandsons in the transaction. Prior to the wedding both had seen me several times in a kilt and when we said all the men in the wedding and most of those attending would be kilted, both boys jumped on it. Now the oldwst who is 13 wears one to school occasionally...so that being said, get those boys wrapped up if they want it.

Rob

[Rusty]

Maybe take them to a Scots festival first and see what their reaction is and if they express an interest in wearing the kilt then go ahead and get them kitted out.

[Fearnest]

You know best the dynamics between the mother and father - and what, if any, trouble is likely to ensue.

I agree helping the grandkids to appreciate their heritage is very important - perhaps you could discuss your concerns with your daughter and see how much of a bother she thinks kilting the lads might cause?