Most of the small children that I've encountered have been pretty interested in the kilt, but in a good way. After I explain that men wear kilts, and women wear skirts, they seem to get it. I've found that some of them ask to feel the pleats, because I'm not quite sure they understand them.

I have noticed that the kids are very interested in my sporran. They always ask if they can see inside, and want to know what I keep in there. I've learned not to keep mints/gum in the sporran when kids are around, or else I better plan on sharing. They also like to fiddle around with the tassels - especially the drum sound.

What do I appreciate about the kids? They never ask where my bagpipes are, or wonder if I'm wearing underwear.