*But, mom! Everybody'd wearing it!*

...It's common knowledge that keeping up with trends is important in school. Especially junior high and beyond. Anyone who dresses weird and wears "wanna-be" labels might have a difficult time fitting in. If you're between high school and college, you know exactly what i'm talking about..

...When you're in an atmosphere that's so focused on trends, it can be a bit strange to come home to your mom's matronly dresses or your dad's old-fashioned shoes..

...Let's face it-most parents seem a little out of touch when it comes to current teen fads.. They're never going to totally understand the lingo you use, the music you like or the clothes you prefer.. Chances are you'll never figure out their tastes,either.. That's what often reffered to as the generation gap, and one day you'll probably experience it with your own children.. Can you imagine a time when your kid's will chuckle or roll their eyes when you mention Britney Spears or Justin Timberlake? That day is coming-trust me..

*IS STYLE REALLY EVERYTHING?*

...Recently, some boy's i know went school clothes shopping with their mom.. She took them to a store to buy some pants. Previously, their school had sent a letter asking parents not to buy their kid's "Gangster-Looking Pants" (the over sized, baggy style that hangs on the hips).. Gangster attire had become a popular fad, and the school didn't like the image it represented..

...When the boy's entered the store ,they immediately began to beg their mom for the forbidden pants. She reminded them of the school's request and asked them to look for an alternative. Her son's refused to give up. They claimed al their friends were wearing the baggy style and even went so far as to accuse her of wanting them to dress like nerds.!
Teir mother finally put an end to the despute. "One more word about the pants, and you're walking home," she said.
Pretty soon another request came with an added, "Pleeaase!"
"That's it!", she said. "I'll see you at the house."

...She promptly got in the car and left. An hour later her son's straggered through the door after trudging a mile and a half up hill. They immediately apologized and ask if they could be taken to the store again-this time with a promise that they wouldn't mention the gangster looking trousers. Their mother agreed to give them another chace. When they returned to the store, the boy's selected some other styles, and everyone went home satisfied..

*Obey your parents*
...Learn to be content. If mom or dad says no to a particular garment of clothing, don't argue or demand your own way. Instead, calmly accept the judgement and find an alternative..
The apostle Paul said, " I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances"(Philippians 4:11).
There's plenty to select from out there, and I'm sure you and your parents can find a happy medium.

...Always keep in mind that your mom and dad loves you and want the best for you. I'm sure it pleases them to purchase clothes that you like, even if the styles seem a bit strange to them. It hasn't been that long since our parents were in school, and they can remember the desire to dress fashionably..

...Your relationship with your parents is too important to fight over trivial matters like clothing and hairstyling. Try ro be flexible. This is the best way to help bridge the generation gap. You will also be pleasing the Lord, who promises the supply your every need..

.."Why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tel you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will be not much more clothed you, Oh you of little faith?" ( Matthew 6:28-30)

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