The other day, my 6-year-old came home from school and told me a story that stopped me in my tracks.
He said a second grader told him he was “fat.”
Before I could even react, he smiled and said,
“I told him, ‘I don’t care.’”
“Then he said it again, and I said it louder, ‘I don’t care!’”
“And then he said it again, and I yelled, ‘I DON’T CARE!’ … and he ran away!”
I couldn’t help but laugh and feel incredibly proud.
Because in that moment, my little boy didn’t shrink himself. He didn’t believe the mean words. He stood tall, exactly how I want him to always stand.
Confidence Starts Early
As parents, we all want our kids to grow up kind, brave, and confident. But it’s hard to protect them from every unkind comment or moment at school. What we can do is give them the tools to handle it, to know their worth, no matter what someone else says.
Confidence doesn’t happen overnight. It’s something built from love, encouragement, and a sense of belonging. Starting with how our kids feel in their own skin (and sometimes, in their own clothes).
How Clothes Can Help Kids Feel Confident
It might sound simple, but when kids feel comfortable in what they’re wearing, it shows. Clothes that fit well let them move freely, play without adjusting, and focus on being kids instead of worrying about how they look.
That’s one of the reasons Mofi exists to help boys, especially husky boys, feel good in their clothes. So many brands make husky sizes by just sizing everything up, which can make boys feel self-conscious or uncomfortable.
Mofi’s clothing is different. Each piece is proportional and made with stretch and comfort in mind so every boy can look sharp and feel amazing, whether he’s in school, at a wedding, or dancing in the kitchen.
Teaching “I Don’t Care” (In the Best Way)
When my son said “I don’t care,” he wasn’t being rude, he was protecting his self-worth.
And I realized how powerful those three little words are.
We can’t control what others say, but we can teach our kids to decide what they believe about themselves.
Here are a few ways to help your child build that inner confidence:
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Talk about feelings early and often.
Let them know it’s okay to feel sad or angry when someone is mean but remind them it doesn’t define them. -
Model self-confidence.
Kids watch us closely. When we speak kindly about ourselves, they learn to do the same. -
Help them find what makes them feel good.
Whether it’s sports, music, art or simply clothes that fit and make them feel proud these little wins build big confidence.
Standing Tall, One Day at a Time
That day at school might have been small, but it felt huge to me. My son reminded me that confidence isn’t about being perfect, it’s about knowing your worth, even when someone tries to shake it.
And if wearing clothes that fit comfortably helps him stand a little taller and say “I don’t care” with pride, that’s everything I could hope for.
💙 Because every boy deserves to feel confident, comfortable, and proud of who he is.