Independent HS interview clothes

jmmom
Tue, 05 Dec 2006 18:05:41 +0000

Since he is still of an age where the parent usually does the shopping (at least for boys), I think your job is two part:


Ensure he owns appropriate interview attire that fits.
Tell him the rules for interview attire. Like CGM says, tell him it’s not an option. It’s exactly the same as funerals, bar mitzvahs - a sign of respect for the occasion. Our S had to wear khakis and collared shirt for jazz band; black pants and shirt and tie for concert performances. It’s the same.


I’m sure you have certain rules, which he needs to follow whether he likes them or not or can come up with intelligent arguments against them or not. This, to me, is one of those.

I’m betting that if you provide the clothes, tell him the rule and not up for discussion and leave the philosphical argument alone (you can’t win that), that he will come out of his room dressed appropriately on the given morning.

I’ll bet he doesn’t want to take the chance that his outfit will diminish his chances if he really wants to attend the school.

If he does, once you’ve done your part, your only options are to have a scene on the morning of the interview; refuse to drive him; or let him go and learn a life lesson. I’d probably opt for the last if it came to that.

BTW, some kids are such “different drummers” that they can get away with this and shine through anyway. Not too many, though.