I read this article over at The New York Times and shake my head. It seems that the fashion industry is now programming our kids to be label-conscious at a very young age - try ages 4-9. Here’s a quote from the article from a third grader living in New York: “I’m very particular. Sevens are the only jeans I actually wear.” Since when did third graders know anything about Seven jeans?
I think we’re treading on dangerous territory here. I can just picture these kids now growing up thinking that they won’t be anything if they can’t wear a particular brand of clothing. They grow up becoming shopaholics and turn into fashion snobs - if their parents allow them to.
If anything you should check out the article for the funny photo of the girl sitting there with all the clothes. Read more of the article here...
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