The selection of kids’ ties available has never been better,
so most parents of young sons will be in the youth tie market sometime soon.
However, younger boys have a well-earned reputation for loving being dirty and
disliking dressing up. There are several ways, though, to make your youth tie
experience painless, and maybe even fun.
Establish A Positive Tie Attitude
While some men and boys see ties as restrictive, there are
many who recognize the style and enjoyment that ties can bring to their
wardrobe. Whether in real life or on television, point out men who wear ties
well. Maybe a favorite teacher sports a
variety of fun, colorful neckties. Perhaps a well-liked character always wears
a bowtie, such as Dr. Seuss’s The Cat in the Hat, Bill Nye the Science Guy, or
Sesame Street’s Mr. Hooper. It isn’t
hard to find kid’s ties that mimic styles of men your son admires, and the
appeal of looking like a role model will likely make him more open to ties. Approach
the idea of wearing a tie as a fun opportunity, not apologetically.
Give Your Child a Choice
The well-known book Parenting
with Love and Logic points out that
giving children choices results in less confrontation and gives the child a
sense of ownership of his own choices. So, when it comes to choosing a kids’
necktie, bring the child into the process. Instead of saying, “put on this pink
tie for Easter,” a child is much less likely to resist the question, “Would you
like to wear a yellow tie, green tie, or blue tie for Easter?”
Also, take into account whether your child would be more
enticed by the endless options of online kids’ neckwear shopping or by the more
tangible, immediate experience of visiting a store. Tie-oriented websites such
as tiecoon.com, neck-wear.net, and thetiebar.com have a wide youth necktie
selection, offering 48’ ties to fit boys 6-12. Choosing a tie is probably the
most fun part of shopping for boys’ dress clothes, so involve him in that part,
then finish the outfit based on his choice.
Make Comfort a Priority
When selecting youth neckwear, comfort should be a top
priority. For a younger child to enjoy wearing a necktie, he cannot feel
constrained or uncomfortable. Clip on youth ties are a great option, since they
clip right to the shirt collar without encircling the neck. Pre-tied kids’
bowties usually allow for easy adjustment for comfort too, and they are less
likely to interfere with your son’s activities. Any pre-tied tie or bowtie also
has the advantage of being taken on and off quickly. Little boys aren’t known
for their love of standing still, so the faster the tie comes on and off, the
better.
Purchasing an inexpensive kids’ tie may make you less
concerned about the tie getting damaged or dirty. If doesn’t get reprimanded
every time he eats, runs, or plays while wearing a tie, he will likely feel
more comfortable about the experience. He won’t associate a tie with no fun and
sitting still.
If your son does find his necktie a bit uncomfortable, let
him know how long you expect him to wear it, why, and when he can reasonably
take it off. For example, you may explain that he should wear his tie while at
the synagogue for his cousin’s Bar Mitzvah to show respect, but he can take it
off on the car ride over to the after party.
Provide Positive Feedback
When your son dons his kids’ neckwear, pile on the praise.
Give him specific compliments, such as, “That orange tie makes you look so
grown up!” or “you look very handsome in that nice grey bowtie!” If your son
has positive early experiences with kid’s ties, you can enjoy the variety of
adorable and dapper youth neck wear for years to come.
When you want to dress up the
little man in your life and transform him into a little gentleman, tiecoon.com has the selection
of boy’s ties that you need.
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