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Pajamas are a peculiar adornment of childhood. For me, wearing pajamas recalls placid Saturday mornings watching cartoons and munching cereal. Of roughhousing with siblings at bedtime and exploring my grandparents' rambling old house. Attitudes towards pajamas are hard to gauge with kids. My 9-year-old daughter hates being fussy and just wears sweats or boxers. My "cool" skateboarding son is 11 but loves his footed pajamas. What do you remember about your pjs as a school-aged kid?
Did you wear pajamas between the ages of 6 and 12?
Yes.
Rarely.
Never.
If no, what did you wear to bed?
I wasn't fussy. Pajamas simply weren't an imperative in my family.
I wore as little clothing as possible in bed.
It was always too hot to wear anything in bed.
I don't like pajamas.
(Boys only) Yes, I wore pajamas, and I would describe them as:
Traditional two-piece pajamas. (Flannel or cotton, button-up top, separate pants. )
Two-piece "ski" pajamas (close fitting knit fabrics, elastic at wrists and ankles).
Two-piece pajamas with screen printing (Star Wars, cartoon figures, etc.).
Two-piece pajamas with feet (like ski pajamas, but footed).
One-piece pajamas (blanket sleepers) with feet.
One-piece pajamas without feet.
"Shortie" pajamas (short sleeves and short bottoms).
Pajama bottoms only (of any type) with a random t-shirt.
Nightshirt.
Boxers and a t-shirt.
(Girls Only) Yes, I wore pajamas, and I would describe them as:
Traditional nightgown.
Character-print nightgown.
Traditional two-piece pajamas. (Flannel or cotton, button-up top, separate pants.)
"Harem-style" (!) pajamas.
Two-piece pajamas with feet (like ski pajamas, but footed).
One-piece pajamas (blanket sleepers) with feet.
One-piece pajamas without feet.
Pajama bottoms only (of any type) with a random t-shirt or other top.
One of dad's big t-shirts.
Boxers and a t-shirt.
Describe your attitude towards wearing pajamas when you were a kid.
Pajamas were fun.
I wore pjs but I was indifferent to the experience.
I disliked pajamas but I was obliged to wear them.
I'm wearing pajamas right now.
Did you wear your pajamas at sleepovers or slumber parties?
Yes.
No.
Only when I was much younger.
Did your friends wear pajamas?
Most of them.
Only some of them.
None of them.
Were Christmas/holiday pajamas a tradition in your family? My 9- and 11-year olds still enjoy getting special Christmas pjs.
Yes, and I have the Christmas photo album to prove it.
No, there was no particular tradition.
No, we don't celebrate Christmas.
My school-aged children have to be dragged out of their pjs and would wear them all day if they could. Did you hang out in your pjs?
As long as I could.
No, I usually rallied and got dressed, either by preference or by parental edict.
No, I had to be at work in the fields before dawn.
Did you wear socks in bed?
Yes.
Sometimes.
Never.
What did you wear around the house with your pajamas?
A bathrobe.
Socks.
Slippers.
Long underwear beneath pjs.
T-shirt beneath pajama top.
Did you ever wear your pajamas outside your house?
No, never.
To school, for Pajama Day or the equivalent.
To a party.
In the homes of friends or extended family.
As a child actor in a film or stage production.
Sometimes I played outdoors in my pjs.
What is your age?
12 or under.
13-16.
17-21.
22-35.
35 or older.
I am a:
Male
Female
Do you still wear pajamas?
Yes.
Only occasionally.
Nevermore.
Do your kids wear pajamas?
No, I don't have kids.
I have kids but they don't wear pajamas.
Yes, my kids are age 6 and under and wear pajamas.
Yes, my kids are age 6 to 12 and wear pajamas.
Yes, my kids are 12 or older and wear pajamas.
This poll was created on 2004-11-15 18:17:27 by 31Cannon