'Tis the season for boots? What, it is September in Minnesota and the temperature is about sixty-five degrees. Why did two of my three year old students wear boots to school today?
After talking with one parent, she said the child liked the boots and she let him wear the boots. So, was this a battle the child won or is there more going on here?
As I thought about this, it isn't too far off. Target stores are selling boots on their shelves right now. This is just a typical preparation for the winter season in the eyes of retailers. In the eyes of our immigrant families, it is much different. The temperatures are dropping significantly from the summer months and now the stores are selling boots and winter clothes. Children see the boots in the store and tell their parents they want them! The parents are thinking, it is cold and this is what Minnesotans do when the weather changes. How confusing for immigrant families!
Why are the stores selling boots in September? Why wouldn't you wear boots to school in September, especially if they light up and have your favorite character on them?
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