As an anthropology student I think it's very interesting to read about a rather unique "kilt culture" that I'm seeing here on the boards, and it made me think about what makes me be so accepting of kilts and other clothing choices typically not in the mainstream. As someone who doesn't actually wear the kilts, but obviously has no objections to them since I'm on here looking for ways to encourage and help out with my dear boy's kiltedness, I was wondering what brought you all to the kilted way? I have seen others here who are doing research and supporting the kiltedness of others also. In short...

What brought you to kilting?
What are the reactions and feelings from your significant others and your families?
What do you think makes you accepting of kilting, as it is certainly not the norm, nor does everyone accept it?

I personally grew up in the 18th century American reenacting scene, where kilts are some of the milder options of unusual clothing wear. When you've helped braid the native warrier's hair and put their war paint on, kilt hose are pretty low-key, and compared to a breech-cloth a kilt is quite modest. I've always been very accepting of unusual things because of this background. At my sister's wedding all the groomsmen and ushers were kilted, and when my sister was three she followed a particular piper around all the time. You could say chasing kilted boys runs in the family. My family is practically encouraging of my personal kilt model's clothing choices, though as long as he's a nice guy and a reenactor I think they'd be happy. (my mom once told me I could only date men with scalp locks and nose piercings, meaning native reenactors, I bet the dear boy is happy I have defied her.)
So that's me rambling on about why I am accepting and encouraging of kilting. Can we tell I'm sick and avoiding homework yet? I'm gonna go find more tea.