Kids and Kilts

**mookien** · 14th June 12, 09:39 AM

Adam: I say something like, "You're right. It looks like a skirt, but it's really a kilt. It's from Scotland and worn by men." Then I show them the pleats, which seem to interest them for a bit, anyway. That's usually enough to exhaust their relatively short attention span, ... and mine, too.

John

**SoulFyre777** · 14th June 12, 12:24 PM

Good responses, all! I think I tend to over think things and really just need to relax and simplify. Thanks alot for all of your answers!

**Meggers** · 14th August 12, 06:04 AM

Originally Posted by mookien

Adam: I say something like, "You're right. It looks like a skirt, but it's really a kilt. It's from Scotland and worn by men." Then I show them the pleats, which seem to interest them for a bit, anyway. That's usually enough to exhaust their relatively short attention span, ... and mine, too.

John

This is probably the best response. Its simple, to the point and true.

"It's what men wear in Scotland and that's where my family is from." Do men really wear this daily in Scotland? Probably not. lol. But a child isnt interested in a ramble.

**sadkingbilly** · 15th August 12, 04:13 AM

My neighbours just returned from holiday. I tended to their pets and plants while they were away. Walked into their garden without knowing they were back already. I wore my kilt because I just recieved a new sporran. The parents didn't even blink (just a "nice kilt, new?"), their 11 year old girl asked me if I went to Scotland on vacation. When I told her no, I just like it she nodded like that made all the sense in the world. The 14 and 16 year old boys didn't even mention it. But on the other hand, they are well behaved and always polite. I doubt even when I would appear in a dress with high heels they would say anything. That's how I would like my kids to turn out!

**ABG0819** · 22nd August 12, 10:09 AM

Fortunately, I don't usually have to worry about the wee lads and lasses too much. When I encounter them my daughter is usually with me and I defer to the opinion of the six year old. I have been wearing a kilt since she was about 2 and so she doesn't remember me not wearing it. She is quick to jump to my defense, as is my wife with the older questioners. All I have to do is stand there and look handsome. Okay, so maybe that is a bit overstated.
My daughter has most recently explained it to her kindergarten class when I wore it for their St. Paddy's day party at school. She even had a few of the parents intrigued. They came to me to ask questions later. All in all it was a good experience and it just reminded me that Katie (6 yr old) won't let nobody mess with her Daddy.
I have to say that I am disappointed that the days of her saying, "Daddy, wear your quilt today."

**Joe I** · 22nd August 12, 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by ABG0819

Fortunately, I don't usually have to worry about the wee lads and lasses too much. When I encounter them my daughter is usually with me and I defer to the opinion of the six year old. I have been wearing a kilt since she was about 2 and so she doesn't remember me not wearing it. She is quick to jump to my defense, as is my wife with the older questioners. All I have to do is stand there and look handsome. Okay, so maybe that is a bit overstated.
My daughter has most recently explained it to her kindergarten class when I wore it for their St. Paddy's day party at school. She even had a few of the parents intrigued. They came to me to ask questions later. All in all it was a good experience and it just reminded me that Katie (6 yr old) won't let nobody mess with her Daddy.
I have to say that I am disappointed that the days of her saying, "Daddy, wear your quilt today."

That is sweet!

**pugcasso** · 16th June 12, 01:17 PM

Just tell then you wear it because your parents said you can't ... then they'll understand right away

**Joe I** · 12th August 12, 06:49 PM

Originally Posted by pugcasso

Just tell then you wear it because your parents said you can't ... then they'll understand right away

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**ScotFree** · 13th August 12, 05:15 AM

Originally Posted by pugcasso

Just tell then you wear it because your parents said you can't ... then they'll understand right away

That's the best one I've heard yet!

**Mike in Dayton** · 13th August 12, 09:06 PM

Trying to explain too much just goes over their head if they are very young. The last time this happened a simple "because I like them" appeared to be the answer they understood the best.

Pugcasso response is a good one. I think that would have worked as well.

Mike