DCM is Setting Herself Up for Disaster!

[Country Kids]

I want children up and ready to go for the day. I noticed that how you dress is how you act or describes your life. Also, we are outside playing hard during the day and then come in and rechange. If I allowed kids here in there jammies that is all I would have for them. We also are out for walks/fieldtrips and such. I put alot of hard work into my program and would like the public to see that through the children that come here.

The only, only famous person I know that made any money in their pj is Hugh Heffner. Need we say more on that one-::

Now I do wear yoga pants/capri yogas/elastic waisted pants but I have not worn jeans in years. I cannot stand the way they feel on me/look on me and no matter what kind I try they ride up my crotch. I cant stand having most button style pants on. Now since I stopped wearing jeans, I have not had a bladder infection since.

[SunshineMama]

I personally think that children should be presentable, in everyday clothing and not PJ's, but I can understand how that is my own opinion and others may view that differently.

For the days that both of my kids have to be up and out the door by 7 for preschool, I dress them in yoga pants and a comfortable shirt at night, and then toss on a sweater. It's lazy, I know, but at least it looks like I put a little effort into it. ::

In this world, perception is reality, and, though we may try not to be judgmental, there are certain thoughts that run through our minds when we see a perfectly capable grown woman shopping at Walmart at 4 in the afternoon in PJ's and slippers.

[littlemissmuffet]

I think it is funny how so many providers require the DCK's to come dressed but yet, they themselves wear yoga pants and/or sweatpants for comfort and easy moveability.

Aren't PJ's the most comfortable thing a kid could wear? I guess I don't understand why they HAVE to wear something other than pajama's when they are just kids.

I agree with this - kids can come in pjs, but it's their dress for the rest of the day - I will not change a child into their usual clothes - and the jammies must be clean.

Also, no underwear... that's just gross when it comes to kids.

[Country Kids]

I wear undies all the time but have several friends that don't wear them. They don't like the feel of them and can't stand to have them on. They have always, always been this way to.

I'm wondering if its more common then we think because I really wonder about people that wear thongs-might as well not wear anything.

[spud912]

I personally think that children should be presentable, in everyday clothing and not PJ's, but I can understand how that is my own opinion and others may view that differently.

For the days that both of my kids have to be up and out the door by 7 for preschool, I dress them in yoga pants and a comfortable shirt at night, and then toss on a sweater. It's lazy, I know, but at least it looks like I put a little effort into it. ::

In this world, perception is reality, and, though we may try not to be judgmental, there are certain thoughts that run through our minds when we see a perfectly capable grown woman shopping at Walmart at 4 in the afternoon in PJ's and slippers.

I agree with you in regards to my OWN kids. They wear appropriate, matching, nice clothing. I learned to stop caring how daycare children are dressed and I'm not willing to purchase clothing for them so they could be presentable. Often times they wear clothing with holes and stains. One dck comes in perpetually mismatched outfits. Once again, as long as the clothes fit, are clean, easily accessible for diaper changes/potty breaks, appropriate for play and the parents don't care about the clothing getting messy. I almost prefer sweatpants everyday because at least they are easily accessible, appropriate for play and can get messy.

Ugh, I get so sick of dck's wearing lace-up high top shoes, tight jeans with belts, crisp and clean white clothes and super frilly dresses. Send them in sweat pants....it makes my life a million times easier!

[Blackcat31]

Speaking of underwear.... I have a friend from college who always had issues with her undies riding up and giving her a wedgie....she solved the issue by wearing mens underwear.

Her DD is now 5 and also wears boys underwear.

She says it stays put and never gives her a wedgie. ::

[Country Kids]

Speaking of underwear.... I have a friend from college who always had issues with her undies riding up and giving her a wedgie....she solved the issue by wearing mens underwear.

Her DD is now 5 and also wears boys underwear.

She says it stays put and never gives her a wedgie. ::

They do make a style of mens underwear for women-I think they are called boyfriend style or something like that. They look like little shorts or the style of undewear men wear that have the tighter legs.

[Blackcat31]

They do make a style of mens underwear for women-I think they are called boyfriend style or something like that. They look like little shorts or the style of undewear men wear that have the tighter legs.

My DD wears the boy short kind. She has a cute little bottom so they are perfect for her.

My friend wears tidy white-y's :: she is a little more, shall we say "blessed" in the be-hind department.

[countrymom]

omg this is the best thread ever.
On my parenting site, someone (not me) did a poll on how many people where undies to bed. I was kind of shocked that many don't, now mind you they aint in their middle thirties or forties but i was shocked. One poster even said that she likes to "air herself out" because "it was trapped all day" I just don't know anymore, its just way too bizarre.
My dh went commando when I met him but that was because he couldn't afford underwear, heck when I met him he had 2 pairs of jeans, 2 pairs of shirts and 2 pairs of undies because his mother would rather spend money on expensive stuff then undies. Now, he has enough undies for a month.

[littlemissmuffet]

I wear undies all the time but have several friends that don't wear them. They don't like the feel of them and can't stand to have them on. They have always, always been this way to.

I'm wondering if its more common then we think because I really wonder about people that wear thongs-might as well not wear anything.

I do not wear underwear - EVER - unless I wear a dress or skirt.
However, when it comes to children I think it's inappropriate to go commando!

[Country Kids]

I do not wear underwear - EVER - unless I wear a dress or skirt.
However, when it comes to children I think it's inappropriate to go commando!

What the difference between an adult or a child not wearing underwear?

[nanglgrl]

What the difference between an adult or a child not wearing underwear?

I can't believe I'm going to say this but I imagine it has to do with a lack of skill in wiping.

[Country Kids]

I can't believe I'm going to say this but I imagine it has to do with a lack of skill in wiping.

Didn't think of that!

This is just me but I just think for a girl, your pants would just get yucky through the day in your crotch area. Just me, maybe they don't and it seems it would be irratating to that area with the material.

[daycarediva]

I don't wear undies either, unless I wear a skirt or jeans. I hate jeans though. (that time of the month I wear thongs).

Yup, I was going to say skill in wiping also. ::

[Unregistered]

There's always two sides to every story...

I see women in yoga pants all the time and I am betting only a tiny percentage of those actually just left a yoga class.....

It's hard to work with kids and wear jeans because they aren't flexible enough to move around in and with my body type when I sit or get down to there level (no matter how high I lift my jeans- which are up to my belly butto) I always get a plumbers crack (even when I wear a long shirt!?)- which is a lot less professional than yoga pants or leggings. And I hate Khakis because they get dirty too easily- not to mention I just think they look frumpy/mannish and have no personality- lf I saw someone wear khakis I'd think they work with computers not at a place with kids and actually interacting with them JMHO. I think if I had a center I would advise my staff, as long is it isn't loose or too form fitting, and wear a descent length shirt to wear yoga pants/leggings over jeans or khakis just because jeans and khakis are too constricting and limit you mobility- which can be a safety hazard- espesually because everyone wears either "skinny" and "bootcut" jeans the most.

Also if you are interacting with the children and engaging in activities with them (which looks more professional than any clothes you wear) that is more of a workout than most yoga or fitness classes.