I need some help

**Braveheart88** · 30th March 07, 06:46 AM

I've been wanting to switch over fully to kilt wearing and ditch the pants ever since my mom made me my first kilt, but my dad requested that I only wear it at special occasions, so I have. Now that I'm eighteen, I'm thinking about reopening the issue with him and I wanted to ask you guys, what kind of comments do you usually get when wearing the kilt? From what I've heard people say on the net, there is a landslide lean towards positive reactions, or none at all, and that might help win my dad over.

**Kilted KT** · 30th March 07, 06:49 AM

technically, being that you are now 18 and legally responsible for your actions, you can do as you please.

as for comments, the only "group" I have heard negative comments from are teenagers in groups. Otherwise positive or none at all.

**elitekiltedcommando** · 30th March 07, 06:51 AM

At school I usually get positive or no reaction from adults. Fellow classmates, it's split equally between positive, negative or none. Out in public, however, I get a lot of compliments. Hope that helps.

**mcvarmit** · 30th March 07, 06:54 AM

[QUOTE=Kilted KT;354808]technically, being that you are now 18 and legally responsible for your actions, you can do as you please.

i've never had any problems, and women can ask me what i wear under my kilt as many times as they want to. with men, thats another story.

slick

**Dirk Skene** · 30th March 07, 07:02 AM

You are legally an adult you can do as you please. But he can also toss you out on your ear. Approch it gently. Maybe check the calender for as many special dates as you can.

Get your own place as soon as you can

**Braveheart88** · 30th March 07, 07:03 AM

Originally Posted by Kilted KT

technically, being that you are now 18 and legally responsible for your actions, you can do as you please.

Technically, that's true. However, I'd be going out with my dad and thus he's have to deal with it as well. Plus, I look alot younger then I am so they'd still blame him for letting me go out in it.

**pdcorlis** · 30th March 07, 07:04 AM

Greetings and welcome to eighteen!

I just have a small bit of advice...

1. Keep it a conversation not confrontation.
2. If you still live in "his" house, you need to respect the family rules and your parent's authority.
3. I suggest evolution not revolution - look for ways to wear a kilt more frequently, and more frequently, and more frequently.

Good luck and enjoy wearing your kilt!

**Dreadbelly** · 30th March 07, 07:06 AM

Get your dad a kilt and then go out for a special father and son man's night out.

That is respectful, kind, and gentle as far as approaching the issue. From there out, play it by ear.

**jordanjm** · 30th March 07, 07:25 AM

I would respect his rules while you live in his home. Find some more special occasions, like April 6, to wear the kilt. Do not do this just to differentiate from your parents. I have a family member who does not like kilts, and gets a little put out when she has to be around one. Is his family background Celtic? Maybe get him a tie in a tartan that is part of his heritage. That would be seen as a thoughtful way of linking your kilt wearing to your heritage. Besides Father's Day is coming up soon, so you have an excuse.

**cessna152towser** · 30th March 07, 07:29 AM

By all means go kilted more often, but my advice would be don't ditch the trousers completely. There will always be that occasion perhaps once or twice a month when trousers can be a more appropriate clothing choice; for example certain types of work; clambering into a small boat or aeroplane on a windy day; or maybe a night out with your dad.