There are certain pieces of kids clothing that you might not think about buying because they’re too expensive. A few hours ago, prominent Nigerian blogger, Tunde Ednut had exposed the expensive wardrobe of Wizkid’s celebrity kid, Zion. Tunde shared a picture of Zion in Gucci outfit and he claimed the kiddo’s appearance worths nothing less than 2000 dollars, about N700,000. What? N700k for a mere sweater? And for a one-year-old kid at that? What was he thinking? This is what I tag as reckless spending especially as his other babymamas are always calling him out for abandoning his other kids.
Now, would you actually buy that stuff for your kids? Probably not, but some celebrities would. Zion gets the privilege of wearing such costly items on a daily basis. After all, his dad is getting millions for what he does! Funny enough, this isn’t the first time the ‘favorite’ child of the singer has been spotted wearing designer items. In June 2018, Wizkid had shared a picture of his son rocking Dolce and Gabbana on IG with the quote “Woke up next to King Zion! ”.
Oh, how times have changed. When I was a kid, I was happy with my N1 ‘Baba dudu’. Today, it’s all about brand-name labels and personal MP3 players. Kids definitely have more material goods at their disposal today than in past years. The constant pressure to fit in at school and to “keep up with the Joneses” could have you searching for pricier duds for your child to make sure that she or he fits in. A handful of high-end designers have started offering small versions of their most famous clothes, offering kids lines that definitely do not offer kids prices. Instead, you have to pay a premium price to have your child rock the threads of Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, and Gucci.
So, what’s a parent to do? Save money on kids’ clothes by sticking with lower-priced stuff, or give in to the cries of a fashionista tween? It’s definitely something worth thinking about, especially since buying or not buying designer threads sets a precedent for your family. When it comes to buying your child brand-name clothes,there is often a hot-heated argument on the pros and cons that come with it. There are both negative and positive factors that parents should consider when they are buying brand names for their children. When you buy brand names for your child, you put them at a risk of becoming victims of crime because a person can target your child for wearing the latest brand-name item.
Some children who might be less fortunate than your child might also start bullying your child because they do not have the same clothes as them. Your children are at a risk of being hurt by their peers for their sneakers, tracksuits and caps, especially when they refuse to let friends wear them. Another risk that one should consider is that the child could lose the clothes. Most children have a habit of talking off their shoes or jackets when they are playing and when it’s time to go home, they forgot about them. As a parent, you should also consider that after a while the clothes might not fit as children grow out of them very quickly.
However, there is also the positive side when buying these clothes for your child. Brand names are often quality clothes that last longer and can be passed on. There is also the option of selling them if they are still in a good condition or donating them to the needy. Parents need to make their children understand that clothes do not determine who they are. Values are very important in this regard because clothes do not make the person. If you do not teach your child this from an early age, the child might brand names ‘describe’ who he or she is. This could lead them to feel superior to others because of what they wear, especially when they are not taught proper values.
Introducing your children to brand name clothing can create problems for you in the long run. Some kids might expect name brand clothing any time they want them even when their parents can no longer afford them. If parents can no longer afford to buy labels, the child may become demanding or self-conscious. There is also the risk that as they grow older, they might start stealing to maintain this standard of dress. However, it’s not entirely bad for you to buy brand names for your child for special occasions or as special treats.
Still, it all depends on the child’s age to notice the difference between brand names and no-name brands. For children to take note of brand names, it all depends on the child’s age and what is happening around them at that moment. For example, if you are used to buying your child a Ben 10 or Spider Man T-shirt that costs you a fortune and then you suddenly start buying them T-shirts with just random cartoons, they will notice. Particularly, teenagers would notice the difference between brand names and no-name clothing.
Can we just agree that agree that as a parent, Wizkid could be buying these brand names for Zion because it reflects on him as his parent. Through buying brand names for the child, the parents are seen as being wealthy. The other reason why parents buy brand names is because they may feel guilty because they don’t spend quality time with their children. Although, time has shown that he spends more time with Zion than with the other kids so why go to this extent? Is it really worth the high price? Personally, I think Wizkid needs to spend the money for one Gucci jacket and split it equally on buying equally high-end but cheaper items for all three kids. Do you agree?
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