My 4 year old son hates colored socks and crys when I make him wear them?

He will wear white socks without a problem, but if I put colors socks especially black he protest. They are made from the same materials as the white ones. I have no problem with him wearing white socks most of the time, but the sometimes white socks are not appropriate like with dress shoes. He will be going to a private school next year that requires them starting in the 1st grade? Any suggestions? Anyone encounter this? My husband says I should just make him wear the colored ones everyday until he stops protesting it. Its not like socks are my biggest worry, but I would like to overcome this.

My 4 year old son hates colored socks and crys when I make him wear them?
He likes only the white socks because that's what he sees other people wearing. It's the "want to be like this person or that person" syndrome. You have to show him other people that are doing it. Especially show him an example from someone he might look up to. (In this case, im talking about wearing black socks with a dress-up outfit)





With kids, its always leading by example. They do what they see and say what they hear.





Your child is a product of his environment. This statement is incredibly underrated. So make sure you expose him to the right type of environment.
Reply:You can try a few different things 1 is you and your husband wear colored socks and let him see you wearing them.You can also try making a chart and use sticker and if he wears his socks with out protesting then he gets a sticker and if he earn some many sticker [ you decide how many] then he gets to go to McDonald's or what ever he really likes to do.You can pick like this week he earns go to the park, next week McDonald's etc.
Reply:Yeah, I think your husband is right. Kids adapt pretty easily and after a few days he'll get tired of whining about this and move on to whining about something more interesting. Keep us posted!
Reply:I don't care for black socks, myself... as they tend to stain my feet no matter unless they've been washed til they're more grey than black... but was required to wear them for a number of years. I beat it by wearing the white socks underneath the black ones. See if he's willing to try it.
Reply:Kids that age can be very scared of things that seem to be intruding or hurtful.


They grasp the idea that they are vulnerable. They try to get a grip by over-controlling things.


They might even refuse to eat a slice of bread that's 'cut the wrong way'.





In your case, it sounds like he might think that the colour of his socks might actually have an impact on his feet.





I say: No need to push him. It's not as if it's a life or death matter if he wears white socks.


He'll grow over it.


Put your effort into things that matter.
Reply:No school requires colored socks. They give the option of colored (navy usually) or white. I think you're lying. And controlling.
Reply:Well try to encourage him to wear colored socks now and then, and sooner or later, he will get used to wearing colored socks.
Reply:Try wearing black ones yourself. Have visitors comment on how cool your black socks are.
Reply:Why dont you go to a department store and tell him that this is a special day, have your son pick a brand new pymas for him self etc then take him to the sock area, have him choose a pair of socks, you never know he just might pick coloured socks. Maybe him choosing a pair could make him feel special and like a big boy??
Reply:just and excuse to push the boundries.mine did it with jackets,pants,shoes,etc.your kid is normal.just dont give in or he will push further on other things.
Reply:Do what your husband suggested.


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Or tell him only "cool" kids wear colored socks!
Reply:just tell him that you have bought the socks which his favorite superhero or cartoon character was wearing.....you can also tell him that your favourite super-hero or cartoon star has gifted you these socks..i am sure he will love to wear them.
Reply:The best thing is ask the child why has he been acting that way towards coloured socks. Mayb he see's the coloured one's like some kind of creature hanging on he's feet or something like that .
Reply:I believe that you need to pick your battles, and this one just doesn't seem worth fighting.





If he wears white socks with dress shoes, yes, he'll look nerdy, but that's no big deal.





Reading your question again, I assume that it's a uniform requirement for school that he wear non-white socks. Assuming that school starts in September, I'd hazard a guess that he'd absolutely have outgrown the problem by then. If not, what others have suggested might be a good idea closer to the time term starts.





But for now, I'd suggest just leaving it be %26amp; waiting to see what happens.
Reply:I would put the colored ones on him everyday. Tell him the truth that he needs to get use to wearing them. Let him know that it is uncool to wear white socks with black shoes. He will cry and whine at first, but after a few days he will get over it and move on. He will relise that it is not that big of a deal and may acually do a 360 and only want the colored ones. That is what happened when I started making my son wear shoes. That boy will now sleep in them if I would let him.
Reply:Its just a little control and get my own way thing. It really isn't worth creating hassle over. My kids used to only wear their socks inside out (they hated the seam across the toes) so any pattern was useless and you'd get all the sewing bits on the outside. But I didn't care I wanted them to feel good and comfortable. I really do not think that you should make an issue out of this. He will be stressed enough anyway before starting his new environment. Please give him some slack, poor little thing, he's only 4!!!
Reply:If your child doesnt like it, dont force him. Sometimes, the colors might frighten your child because of some shocking color or maybe he just feels a little uncomfortable because, maybe, he sees girls that like to wear colored socks. well, that just my opinion. Just have him get what he wants first, maybe for a few months, then later let him wear those colored socks without any objections. Or maybe, show him that u wear colored socks too! That might just trigger him and follow what the parent does, thats a good idea.
Reply:I think he finds the coloured socks girly. Perhaps you should mention what colours. If it is pink or something maybe it may be the reason for his dislike.
Reply:Theres got to be certain colours/foods/items/areas you don't like and you will avoid where possible certain things we don't like in life. Your son does not like coloured socks and although hes only 4 he still has his opinions likes dislikes???





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