With an availability of a wide variety of clothes for kids in the market, it is very difficult to make Islamic kids understand what is appropriate for them and what's not. People following Islam need to follow certain rules and regulations while getting dressed and this reflects in the dressing style right from their childhood. However, when children see a huge variety of trendy and stylish clothes in the market, they tend to get attracted to them. It is the duty of parents to instill modesty in Islamic children right from their young days. By teaching your child some simple values, you can convince him/her to choose Islamic costume for kids available in the market, rather than selecting flashy outfits.
--Lay down the rules you want them to follow and make sure you stick to them. If on day one you have asked your kid not to wear a sleeveless top, make sure you do not say a 'yes' the second day. This will firstly confuse the child and secondly, he/she will start taking things lightly and for granted. Be strict with the rules and make sure you yourself stick to them!
--Make your child aware that is important to wear clothes that are thick and long. Boys need to wear clothes that reach at least up to their knees or till their ankles and girls need to keep their entire body covered except for their face, hands and feet. When this is told to the child right from the beginning, he/she will never choose an apparel that will not fulfill the above mentioned conditions.
--Never stop your kid from participating in sports activities just because the normal sportswear that needs to be worn during participating in sport activities is a bit revealing. For example, if your girl child is fond of swimming, never say a no to her. Instead, encourage her to participate in the activity, but by wearing an appropriate swimming dress. Specially designed swimwears are available in the market for Islamic girls who love to swim. Help your child choose such a sportswear.
--Tell your kids that there is no harm in wearing trendy and fashionable clothes, but those clothes should be modest. If they are willing to wear t-shirts, let them do so, but make sure they pick the right kind of t-shirt. Many t-shirts have various graphics and sayings imprinted on them. Teach your kid to choose t-shirts having decent writings and graphics. For example, they can pick up t-shirts having religious graphics or name of Allah imprinted on them.
By making a child aware of the above mentioned points right from childhood, you can make him/her learn the art of dressing modestly and at the same time allow your child to stay fashionable and trendy. Try this and be assured that your kid will never go wrong while dressing!
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