While browsing the the kid section I came across this series of tee-shirts.
I didn't know what to think about it. I kind of think they are cute but are messages like "Train through pain" too much for a 4 year old - 7 year old to process appropriately?
Thoughts? All of these shirts came in sizes from about 4T and up…
I am all for encouraging kids to be more active and to have confidence but there is something about a few of these that kinda rubs me the wrong way but I can't put a finger on it. Maybe there's something obnoxious about a six year old telling me he's going to school me. Could be it. Ha.
Curious on what you think.
Have a great weekend!
XO
Jen
As someone who is still dealing with the confidence issues that plagued me as a child, I would totally buy a few of the designs for my kids, hoping to help instill confidence in them. However, I don't know how comfortable I am telling kids to "train through the pain". Yet, am I a hypocrite wearing a marathon shirt that proclaims "pain you enjoy"? Maybe my kids would think it's cool to have a shirt similar to Mom's...
ReplyDeleteHmm, interesting points Jess.
ReplyDeleteI have to laugh about your 'hypocrite' comment because I felt that the 'train through the pain' tee-shirt was the one that was the most questionable BUT my favorite marathon saying/sign/mantra is: Pain is temporary, Pride forever.
Still, I think it might be a bit much for little ones.
I just think of all the things I Pin on my "Motivation and Inspiration" board. What's next? "Selling tickets to the gun show" or "Get off your ass and Just Do It?" Some shirts are a little obnoxious for adults, let alone kids! I think seeing a kindergartner in a shirt that says "If you're on the treadmill next to me, then yes, we're racing!"
ReplyDeleteI'm all for pushing myself and I think that's an example to my kids but at those ages, that's not an objective for them. Be a child, have fun, find joy in exercise. Push later. I would wear them and they would read them, but I wouldn't promote that attitude with them. Too much too soon.
ReplyDeletetrain through the pain is the worst I think.
ReplyDeleteif it builds confidence it's one thing but if it builds cockiness that's a bit different i think.
Just another case of kids growing up too fast. Have you seen some of the girl clothes for this age? Yikes!
ReplyDeleteWhile I do think the sayings are cute, I would think the kid was, not confident, but cocky and would automatically not like him
Thanks for the comments! i think the sentiment that this is more cocky than confident is what was irking me a bit.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about confidence building but I have noticed younger and younger kids in the gym doing full blown training. I think t-shirts like these, although cute, promote this type of hard training. These kids should be out there enjoying their youth and not learning how to do the perfect military press.
ReplyDeleteI don't know about confidence building but I have noticed younger and younger kids in the gym doing full blown training. I think t-shirts like these, although cute, promote this type of hard training. These kids should be out there enjoying their youth and not learning how to do the perfect military press.
ReplyDeleteIts a tough call b/c part of me says the same thing as you. Getting schooled by a 6 year old? Would they even know what that means? How about saying that to the wrong kid and getting your a$$ kicked?
ReplyDeleteI'm all for everybody getting their a$$ kicked once because it is a lesson you NEVER forget but is that shirt just asking for it?