Children are getting into fashion sooner and sooner these days, some of which we can attribute to the growing emphasis on clothing and accessories on television and in magazines, but that’s only part of it. Little girls look at their mothers’ chic styles and want to emulate them, making fashion seem even more important. For many children, fashion parties are the new tea parties.
Some game makers are capitalizing on this trend, and have released a variety of fashion-themed games. These can be a lot of fun for little girls, especially the programs designed to run on a computer, which allow users to dress up a model or character with visible results. Games like these are also great for a child’s self esteem, since there are no wrong answers – children can go as far as their imaginations will take them. If they want a lime green purse with a hot pink dress, such an arrangement is only a click away.
Of course, parents should keep in mind that their children’s interest in fashion is an opportunity for education as well. They can learn about classic looks and styles, but some of the lessons run deeper – for example, that clothing should express your individuality, and creativity is always embraced in the fashion world. There are certain economic lessons as well, as many of the children’s fashion games involve virtual shopping malls, which introduce concepts of spending and budgeting money.
