Kids Fashion: Finding the perfect fit

"Do you prefer fashion victim or ensemblelly challenged?" This is straight form the movie Clueless - which parents and kids are when it comes to compromising on the 'kid-nation fashion statement' of this generation.
Although it's no longer Halloween, you would be horrified to see the icon and celebrity influences in young kids fashion nowadays. This trend is overwhelming: Hip hop influence; Hannah Montana glorified on t-shirts; Rock star graphics plastered across the chest; Accessories ranging from sunglasses and purses to cell phones and mp3 players.
Fashion is a statement - but kids tend to capitalize this statement in big bold print, and silently scream with their dizzying array of clothing suicide.
Makeup is available in stores that sell kids clothing. You won't find Jill without her cherry-sparkly-scented lip gloss. And Jack must have hid chain wallet although he has no cash.
Kids are demanding - in general - and demand to look like the next American Idol. No more lunch boxes, they will buy their lunch. No more tucked in polo shirts, rather raggedy cargo pants and shiny glittery sets. Girls opt for mini skirts while guys tend to Sean Jean themselves with over-sized necklaces in fake gold and silver. I've seen kids sporting Mohawks and pierces in their lips and chin, all the while hoping I was having a brief nightmare.
Gone are the days of innocence, now the Pussycat Dolls have taken that from our girls how now define themselves as being hotter than another boys girlfriend. And lets not forget our soldier boys (spelled Souljah Boy) sporting simple hat turned sideways for no apparent reason. I mean, really parents, aren't those hats supposed to prevent the sun from hitting our eyes? Not to worry though, most kids sport sunglasses bigger than their head - boys with Matrix/scuba-diver look and girls with the imitation Chanel look.
"Bling" is definitely in - what's out is Parental input. While kids chat about wanting "ice creams" (shoes which have so many colors you'd think every pair is from Baskin-Robbins) or text their best friends about Mary Kate and Ashley's new line, parents must grin and bear it. After all, the next generation always irritates the generation preceding it - perfectly and predictably. Finding the perfect fit between kids and parents is like asking J-Lo to dress conservatively - not going to happen.