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Shopping with Your Daughter

As a parent, one of the most exciting things that you can look forward to is when your children become teenagers and you get to go shopping with them! Not only will they come into their own about their style, but they can actually have an opinion on the codes that you buy for them. Sure, you may still be paying for them, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have something to say about it. 

Shopping usually spells fun and bonding for both of you, and while they may not put on that white lace dress that you wanted to dress them in when they were tiny, there may be some other options that you’re about to discover that your daughter loves. This is an experience that you don’t want to miss, so here are some tips that you need to put in place early so that this trip doesn’t become stressful. Let’s take a look.

  • Carefully plan your budget. Let’s be honest here, a budget is going to be a contentious issue when you take your teenage daughter shopping. She’s going to want to spend money on the brand names that her friends have, and you may have to put your foot down about that. To be able to avoid that kind of stress, agree on a budget together before the shopping trip commences. Not only will this help you avoid any arguments in the middle of a shop, but you will be able to set your expectations from the beginning and so will she.
  • Think about what you need first. There is an element of fun to a shopping trip with your daughter, because she’ll be able to branch out on hairstyle and choose things that she really wants. While you are there however, consider what she might need as well. Has it been awhile since she had some clothing added to her wardrobe so she’s growing out of everything? Is there something that she specifically needs such as underwear or socks? While it’s fun to splurge on the fun things, you also need to think about the necessities.
  • Plan the day. A shopping trip is really not just going to include essential stores and finding the right clothes. You’ll need to choose somewhere for lunch, you’ll need to see whether or not she is interested in getting her ears pierced, and you can think about where else you’d like to have a look around while you were at the shopping center. It can help to have a list of shops handy so that you know where you can wander in and out while you are there.
  • Be tactful in your opinion. So now that she’s a teenager, her tastes may not quite merge with what you’d prefer her to wear. You want to give her a constructive opinion, but also one that is going to help better make confident choices. For example, if you’re not much of a fan of crop tops but your daughter loves them, try not to be too opinionated while you’re in the store.

 

 

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