The first time I brought my children to kiltnight, my son was not sure about wearing his kilt. He wanted to, I could see it in his eyes. He just didn't seem ready. I did coax him into putting it on over his shorts (he is by no means ready to go comando) As the night went on he became more comfortable. But all of the sudden he wanted to take the kilt off. I am almost certain someone we passed on the street or in a shop must have made him feel uncomfortable.

He took the kilt off... but Thanks to Dread and Brett, Jim was wanting it back on about ten minutes later. They helped to bost his confidence through understanding and letting him work through his thoughts. They went on down the street as if nothing was wrong. If they had taken a different approach he probably would not have put the kilt back on, and may not have worn it for the next kiltnight. Now, my son is ready for his second kilt and asks frequently when the next kiltnight is.

I agree with other statements that wearing a kilt is a matter of choice. If someone is uncomfortable, pushing the issue would only add to that discomfort. Showing your own confidence while wearing a kilt will do far more good.

-A woman's Perspective