Ok ok ok already, I get it, individual expression and all. I realize kids need to be allowed to develop their own identity and I know that today’s parents are more accepting (less involved is more true) but what the hell?
We have Ghetto Thug Life style with the underwear showing droopy pants look. I don’t get this at all. I mean what’s the point here? You’re proud of your Jockey’s? You feel the need to show everyone you come in contact with that you aren’t wearing hand-me-down drawers? What possible fashion statement does this make? When I first started coaching basketball the shorts were too short, understandable when you consider it was city youth league and you’re buying for 100’s of kids and all on a budget. Well I felt bad for my kids and I would personally go out and buy new shorts that were longer and bigger. STILL these kids would try and sag in these uniforms. I would call a time out and go on the floor and PULL THEIR SHORTS UP in front of the entire gym. Wally don’t play that.
Now I see these kids (skaters for the most part) that are into wearing these Skinny Jeans. They look like tights with pockets. I’m not talking about girls here its friggin boys wearing these things. I don’t get it. Are you trying to say you’re in touch with your feminine side? You’re riding a skateboard not a bike so there’s no concern of getting your pant leg caught in the chain. You’re on your way to school not ballet class. What the hell?
There have always been some questionable fashion statements or fads. Our parents burned their bras and wore bell bottoms. When we were in school (the 40 year olds) it was Michael Jackson red leather jackets or the hanker chefs tied around your wrist like the rockers did. These fashions while maybe corny as hell weren’t disrespectful or gender questionable though.
I guess I’m getting old. Ok, I am getting old but these fashions just boggle my mind.
We have Ghetto Thug Life style with the underwear showing droopy pants look. I don’t get this at all. I mean what’s the point here? You’re proud of your Jockey’s? You feel the need to show everyone you come in contact with that you aren’t wearing hand-me-down drawers? What possible fashion statement does this make? When I first started coaching basketball the shorts were too short, understandable when you consider it was city youth league and you’re buying for 100’s of kids and all on a budget. Well I felt bad for my kids and I would personally go out and buy new shorts that were longer and bigger. STILL these kids would try and sag in these uniforms. I would call a time out and go on the floor and PULL THEIR SHORTS UP in front of the entire gym. Wally don’t play that.
Now I see these kids (skaters for the most part) that are into wearing these Skinny Jeans. They look like tights with pockets. I’m not talking about girls here its friggin boys wearing these things. I don’t get it. Are you trying to say you’re in touch with your feminine side? You’re riding a skateboard not a bike so there’s no concern of getting your pant leg caught in the chain. You’re on your way to school not ballet class. What the hell?
There have always been some questionable fashion statements or fads. Our parents burned their bras and wore bell bottoms. When we were in school (the 40 year olds) it was Michael Jackson red leather jackets or the hanker chefs tied around your wrist like the rockers did. These fashions while maybe corny as hell weren’t disrespectful or gender questionable though.
I guess I’m getting old. Ok, I am getting old but these fashions just boggle my mind.
