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I think it's a great idea. Other 4 year olds would think it's neat. Kids that age are too young to make fun of others in a mean way, and are definitely too young to associate a calculator with being a "geeky" or anything else.
Now, if your son was in middle school my answer would be an unequivicable no way, because middle school kids can be MEAN! However at age 4 you have nothing to worry about.
Regarding fitting in, I read a book on helping special needs kids find social success (I don't have it handy because I just loaned it to a friend) and there was a section in there on fitting in. The book said that because many kids with social difficulties are unaware of what the "cool clothes" are or the "in toy" that parents need to provide some help in this area. The book recommended that mom and dad make an effort to find out what is considered "cool" and "uncool" by observing other kids and talking to other parents and then making an effort to assure that their child is equipped to fit in. Of course, none of this matters at age 4, but it's something to think about when he starts school. I have it easy in this regard because my ASD son has an NT twin that is very social and who is quick to clue me in on the social nuances of school (e.g., "mommy, we can't wear those red shirts that Grandma got us with the teddy bears on them because they look like shirts for girls" LOL)
Thanks the the encouragement!! Sometimes I get so hung up on wanting him to fit in that I forget that individuality is important too!!!
I have a friend who sews well... she offered to help us make it. She's going to take fleece or felt (or whatever) and sew it into a rectancle that he can slip into. Then we'll sew on felt squares for buttons. I may even let Jason write the numbers on the buttons himself.... I think he'd get a kick out of that
My dh was a calculator for halloween when he was in third grade. His mom made him do it
good reason. When I was 7, I was a tomato, when I was 8--a slot
machine---the family photos for posterity are worth it alone!Sounds very cute:) He may have a future in accounting...my sister is one and she would love the idea!Anything goes for Halloween, especially being original
Good luck on making it. Definitely post pics!
He will remember this for the rest of his life. Give him a happy, happy memory of how much you love him!
My younger son's preschool had a costume party in March, with Astrid Lindgren as a theme. Everyone was supposed to dress up as a Lindgren character (Pippi Longstocking is probably the only one the rest of the world is familiar with).
Anyhow, he got it in his head to dress up as a castle. I tried to steer him towards a more "normal" costume, in part because it's not too comfortable to walk around with a box on all day, but he insisted.
I'm very glad we went with it. He had a skip in his step that morning, whereas most mornings he was clingy and didn't want to go. He got a lot of positive attention, and only negative comments from one particular girl who had a tendency to pick on him.
A calculator isn't such a weird idea, actually. Others have thought of it before:
http://fun.familyeducation.com/halloween/clothing/35326.html
I say GO with it (if you can figure out how to make it!
). My older dd has
never been the *in* thing for Halloween, & I'm actually happy about that.
And, proud of her for not always going with the popular theme. Funny
enough, the only year she was a character was for her 1st Halloween, she
was Blue (& I picked that one!). All the others she has picked on her
own....She's been a bee, a ladybug, a flower, and a cat. It's neat each year
when she is in the school parade, she doesn't blend in with all the other
princesses!!
If you do the calculator, post some pix!!I think it's a GREAT idea. What other time of years can kids be ANYONE?A calculator is the kind of costume that wins a prize for originality. I think it's a fantastic idea! When shows or magazines give ideas for home made costumes, it's often things that are unique, like going as spaghetti & meatballs, a picnic, cotton candy, laundry,.... IMO, ordianary, everyday items can make extraordianary costumes. If that's what your son wants, go for it!Does he like calculators?
If so, I don't think I would discourage what he likes as long as it is not harmful (especially since he is so excited about it). Actually...I think a calculator is a great idea. He'd get more candy at my house than Batman or Robin!
You just made me think of something....my two friends and I went as a box of Dexatrim caplets when we were 10. It is the only Halloween costume that I can recall.
AH...the good ole days!
Now...to the big question: How in the heck are you going to make his calculator costume?
Okay I know this is odd but I really am looking for some insight here.
We've been talking about Halloween around here. Jason is very excited and can't wait... mostly for the candy of course though!!
At first dh and I thougth it was a cute, clever idea but now I am having second thoughts. This would really make him stand out like a sore thumb... I mean what "normal" boy wants to be a calculator for halloween??
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