Family objections to wearing your kilt

[Jordan]

sadly, it seems that if it is not 'cured' w/i 1 year, it is terminal.

My mom won't be cured in this life, she has taken it way to far...

If that's the case then we need to find a cure fast, how about a five step program like the 12 step one for gettin kilts etc

Jordan

[pastorsteve]

Nope. Never. As I only wear kilts as a reminder of family affiliation and history there would be nothing negative anyone could say. In fact friends, especially those Scottish, thank me when I wear my kilts.

I could see getting comments (negative or not-so-positive) if family or friends think it's a fad or something done for attention or "to be different".

[sathor]

If that's the case then we need to find a cure fast, how about a five step program like the 12 step one for gettin kilts etc

Jordan

You don't want to hear the cure my wife has in my mind for my mom.

(I have accepted after talking to a number a Masons that for me to become one, which my dad wanted when he was alive, I have to wait for my mom no longer to be.)

[Zardoz]

(I have accepted after talking to a number a Masons that for me to become one, which my dad wanted when he was alive, I have to wait for my mom no longer to be.)

How can your mother keep you from appying to a lodge??

[Tim Little]

So... After over 100 or so responses to this topic, can we draw any conclusions?
What is/are the main reason(s) for kilt resistance?
Does it seem to effect traditional vs. contemporary kilts differently?
Does it vary geographically?
What are some methods to fix it?
Is it 'cureable'?

Too small a sample size, but anecdotally I'd say:

1) insecurity/low-self esteem
2) no significant difference
3) requires further study
4) increase exposure to kilts
5) depends if we're talking about individuals or populations; definitely in the case of the former, doubtful in the case of the latter.

[Brother Falldown]

You don't want to hear the cure my wife has in my mind for my mom.

(I have accepted after talking to a number a Masons that for me to become one, which my dad wanted when he was alive, I have to wait for my mom no longer to be.)

I'm sorry, but I really do not understand. Could you explain?

Pops

[Paul]

Ask her if she'd prefer you waste your money on beer and fags like everyone else.

Exactly!
My habbit is something that is unlikely to kill me... and atleast I have something physical - other than yellow teeth and bad skin to show for it

[sathor]

How can your mother keep you from appying to a lodge??

I'm sorry, but I really do not understand. Could you explain?

Pops

The condition of getting along with family, I forget the wording, but I have no doubt she would do all in her power to keep that from happening. My dad was a Mason, and she doesn't like me doing anything that he did.

[Zardoz]

The condition of getting along with family, I forget the wording, but I have no doubt she would do all in her power to keep that from happening. My dad was a Mason, and she doesn't like me doing anything that he did.

Dude, wow.... Good Luck!

[SteveB]

To further the study a little bit. I own both tartan and contemporary styled self colour kilts. I am deeply encouraged to dress as much as practical in the "traditional" manner. When so attired, the family and friends really warm up to being with me. The Amerikilt, Utilikilt, do not get that much excitement from the family. The contemporary kilts are the only ones that have ever gotten the "skirt" comment. Both sons have kilts and wear them as do both of my nephews. Two grandsons wear the kilt and one does not. One greatgrandson has a kilt, and his mother puts it on him regularly, he should grow up used to it as both of my sons always had kilts in their wardrobes.
Slainte