I'm sure there are plenty of mums who have fun while shopping with Miss Teenager, but I'm not one of them. For junior daughter to have fun my wallet would have to be overflowing with unlimited funds, which I might add its not (well whose is!) She could then pick what ever she wanted with no regard whatsoever as to whether the item would actually get worn! As long as the purchase is made, no problem. Carrying the branded bags around is great. How cool that looks, everyone who sees her (well of a certain age anyway!) would be soooo envious. Junior daughter can straighten her back, flick her hair and look amazingly with it and cool. But how often is she really going to wear those 6'' (sorry this ancient brain doesn't know the metric measurement!) maroon suede stilettos? Seriously she's at school 5 days a week! Would look great with her Year 9 uniform don't you think! A few more years until serious partying begins. (I'm secretly hoping never), so just don't see those shoes getting much wear! But what would I know, I'm only her mother (and still living in ancient times according to her) Mmm I think I've missed the point somewhere. Apparently buying stuff (by that I mean clothes, shoes, make-up and hair stuff of course!) is the game, paying for it (well that's what parents are for isn't it?) and wearing/using it is irrelevant. What are our teenage daughters turning into! Do they truly think HOW they look is all that matters? Where are the values instilled in them from babies - it's who you are on the inside that counts. Hopefully one day this will resurface and mums (including me) can once again put fun back into shopping with their daughters, even if the wallet is lacking in funds, it's the looking that's the best part. Now where that glass of wine? Has been a long, emotional day - thats shopping with your teenage daughter for you!
