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by Amy on July 14th, 2009

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My son starts secondary school in september, and will need new backpack/sports trainers etc. I am not very "down with the kids", so don't know which brands are acceptable and which will cause him a social death. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

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  • by Spud likes gravy with his. on July 17th, 2009

    Spud likes gravy with his.

    How about Quiksilver for school bags? And try Puma, Nike, Addidas or even DC shoes etc. Maybe even Vans? They are fairly popular nowadays. Im sure you will chose right! Good luck!

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  • by Anonymous on July 17th, 2009

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    I'd just like to comment that asking this question is very considerate and thoughtful for you to for him. ++

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  • by brannn on July 17th, 2009

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    jansport is also very good. they lots of designs for boys and girls :)

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  • by dead leaves raked in a pile on July 17th, 2009

    dead leaves raked in a pile

    I expect your son can tell you.

    Arrange a mortgage in advance to pay for Michael Jordan's next tropical isle vacation, and your son should be happy.

    Until he gets mugged and the treasured items stolen.

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  • by Anonymous on August 20th, 2009

    Anonymous

    for shoes converse puma adidas and nike for backpack quicksilver

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  • by Dior on July 17th, 2009

    Dior

    Get him Nike as you can never go wrong with that and it is what a lot of the kids (and adults) are all wearing these days, the only downside is that they can be expensive.

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  • by GR3G80T on July 17th, 2009

    GR3G80T

    Nike or Adidas

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  • by Spacys back on July 14th, 2009

    Spacys back

    ask him,beleive me they know whats cool and whats not already

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  • by Anonymous on July 14th, 2009

    Anonymous

    Well,
    Whats his personality like and what can you afford?
    These are the most important questions here...

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  • by Over and Out on July 14th, 2009

    Over and Out

    I would suggest that you buy what you can afford and what you feel is suitable for him. He will probably have lots of "suggestions" about what he wants. As a parent, you have to decide a happy medium between what he "has to have" and what you feel is appropriate for your situation.

    I wouldn't worry so much about his "social death" .. more about teaching him that's not so important ...

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  • by Jadey - Vive la difference on July 14th, 2009

    Jadey - Vive la difference

    I would ask him what he wants or for his preferences, but let it be known that if you don't like it, or it is too expensive that he will not be getting it. Perhaps you can take him with you but set up a budget for his choices that he has to work with when choosing what he wants.

    Although, I have not known a secondary school that would allow bags or jackets with a noticable brand name, so make sure you check with the uniform list/dress code in advance, if you have not done so already.

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  • by technios on July 14th, 2009

    technios

    get him a gift card then it's not your fault... if he looks stupid it's his fault... hint... don't let your wife tell him what to get either... he'll figure it out.

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