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My two daughters, one in elementary school and one in middle school, recently told me that Stanley Tumblers are all the rage among their friends. Always a rebel, I joked that not only were these things expensive, but they also leaked.
come. He's not going to pay more than $35 to $50 for a leaky cup. My kids have grown to love the old-fashioned Gatorade water bottle.
I have always tried to instill in my daughters a healthy sense of self-worth that is not tied to material things. But what I hear from them is that they think the Stanley tumblers that most of their friends have are really cool, and maybe, just maybe, they're feeling a little left out. Ta.
I want to maintain a balance between giving my children what they need and what they really want. (St. Petersburg)
It's a great opportunity to be a rebel and forge your own path with a regular water carrier that won't cost a fortune.
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And last month, when we were shopping, we happened to see one of these monsters so dazzling it was shining like an ugly little Christmas tree. It was $89.
That's nothing compared to the limited edition pink Starbucks Stanley Cup that people trampled on at Target. These sell for over $600 on eBay. Shipping charges are not included.
If you want to stomp your target audience for limited edition Stanley Tumblers, go ahead. I'm not there. But I watch videos for entertainment.
I wish I could go back to my teenage self and say I didn't need Dr. Martens to look cool. (St. Petersburg)
And if you want to hop on the train and give your child a leaky cup that they can barely hold in their tiny little hands, good luck.
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But parents and others who wonder what has become of our culture need not feel sorry for not having these collections at home. If I were to use this Stanley Tumbler trend for anything, it would be to teach kids that they don't need material items to be cool. This is a lesson I wish I had learned earlier in life.
Of course, hydration is important. we need water I love a good water bottle that carries all the drops I need to drink throughout the day (and doesn't leak).
Children have to fight even more ways to stay cool and fit in. (St. Petersburg)
But why do thousands of people think they need to put this water inside very expensive stainless steel? Yes, the ice will stay intact for two days, but on a summer weekend a little My used Yeti cups and water bottles, which I froze overnight because I wanted to add some extra effort, are preserved as well.
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One thing my regular water bottle can't do is survive a car fire. So Stanley wins in this case, but I hope most people who buy tumblers don't end up in a car fire. As a public relations professional, I can fully appreciate that campaign.
Aside from flaming cars, exclusive colors, and eye-catching unique tumblers, trends don't last long. The hashtag #StanleyTumbers has earned him over 1 billion views on his TikTok, but that doesn't mean we all have to jump on the bandwagon to be cool. (Actually, jumping on something you see on TikTok doesn't mean you're super trendy right now, but that's another story.)
I want my daughters to carve their own path in life. (St. Petersburg)
This fad is all part of modern day “keeping up with the Joneses” and is not only expensive but also not creative or original. I wish I could go back to my middle school self and say I didn't need to match my slap bracelet. I would tell my teenage self that you don't need Dr. Martens to look cool.
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If you're busy chasing trends and keeping up with the latest IT, you won't have the time and energy to find your own style.
As trends come and go, and unfortunately, terrible social media apps are on the rise, kids (and let's be honest, adults too) are finding more ways to stay cool and still fall short of trying to fit in. We have to fight.
If you're busy following trends, you won't have time to find your own style. (St. Petersburg)
I gave up on having trendy shoes, clothes, accessories, and popular friends a long time ago. Yes, I discovered that the high school crowd still exists now that they're adults, and they all have a Stanley Cup. I also think it's parents who let their kids bully other kids who don't have name-brand Stanley Tumblers, like what happened to a 9-year-old girl in Ohio. Parents, please try harder.
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I want my daughters to carve their own paths in life, filled with adventure, unique experiences, and passion, rather than chasing what seems cool and trendy at the moment. It all goes away and there are zero moments of character or faith building.
Like most parents, I want to find a balance between giving my children what they need and what they really want within reason. Expensive stainless steel cups exceed that limit. Not only because of the cost, but also because I have a strong rebellious spirit.
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