How to Control What Your Child Wears

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Don't buy them.

   If you don't like the clothes, don't buy them.
   
   Instead of just saying, "No.
   
   I won't buy that shirt," say why you won't buy it, "I don't like that shirt because it exposes your midriff."
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   Step 2: Dress your child.

   For very small children, you may be able to pick out an outfit before he/she chooses an objectionable one. , Make a suggestion to replace a specific article of clothing with another specific article of clothing.
   
   Emphasize the "coolness" of the replacement article. (Johnny...camouflage pants don't go with a tie-died shirt.
   
   Could you wear those nice jeans with the dinosaur patch on them with it? Those jeans are cool!) ,, If he/she still does not go change, state the consequences of what will happen if he/she does not change within a certain amount of time. "Hannah, if you don't go change into a bathing suit within 10 minutes, we won't go to the water park, and you won't get to see your friends." "Robert, if you don't change into a suit for the wedding in 5 minutes, I won't let you have any cake or dessert at the party." "Paul, if you don't change before Grandma gets here, you will have to go sit in time-out."
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   Step 3: Tell your child that you don't like what he/she is wearing.

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   Step 4: Tell your child firmly that he/she must go change.

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   Step 5: State the consequences.

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