What is it about playing Batman or Superman that is so appealing to a child? Once children turned into parents and parents into psychologists, the question enters the realm of science and experts all over the world started weighing in the reasons with curiosity.

Although psychologists have yet to pinpoint with precision the genesis of superhero popularity amongst children, they have offered a few reasons for kids’ fascination with our famed, caped friends and found insight that shows the benefit in pretending to have super powers and maintaining a belief in superheroes.

So, why are superheroes so popular amongst children?

Sense of control and power

When children are small and physically ill-equipped to save the world, playing a superhero provides an outlet to gain authority over situations and exert power other pretend situations. Whether watching Batman overcome bad guys or pretending to be Supergirl defying the limits of regular humans, superheroes provide an outlet for channeling a sense of personal power that young kids are starting to develop. These playtimes provide a chance to conquer bad guys, be king or queen of the land and to rule the world.  

Age of trying to find place in world

Older toddlers (4-5) start developing their senses of self. They do all they can to learn about asserting themselves in social situations, the classroom, the playground and at home in the family. Superheroes are appealing because children can role-play having a place (a very powerful place!) in the world.

Is believing in and playing superheroes a good thing?

Morality Development

Watching and playing superheroes invites children to question good and bad - right and wrong. Our esteem heroes are constantly pitting good against evil and making decisions that affect their entire world. Observations made through reading, watching or playing all invite opportunities for you to engage in meaningful moral conversations with your little ones, find out why they made certain decisions and discuss why situations were rooted in good or bad.  

Confidence

Superpowers encourage patience because they promise that all outcomes are possible. An element of magic tells kids that the world can be saved, the hero can rise, and good can overcome the bad guy. Make belief leads to higher competence and confidence by empowering the imagination capacity. Increasing imagination activity further develops the frontal cortex, which later on aids in social and behavioral development, memory, and problem-solving skills.

Helpfulness

Most superheroes have powers that help make the world around them a better place. Glorifying helpfulness intensifies a child’s propensity to do good and be helpful to people around them.

Empowerment

As a child plays superhero and learns about his hypothetical empowerment over the world, he naturally discovers his power over his own insecurity and perceived limitations. If your toddler is battling anxiety or uncertainty in the classroom or on the playground, she can internalize a solution, finding her own superpower to combat the situation at hand. Accessing a sense of power in make belief situations transitions beautifully into developing real, personal power in waking life.

Teach strength

Superheroes are strong. They come from diverse background, possess varied and unique powers and use their strength for good. Make believing the embodiment of strength slowly reveals your child’s inner strength and remind him of the good it can be used for.

I assume we are not alone in the relief that superheroes are a healthy past time, a cast of characters worth believing in and fantastical playtime to support your kiddos in. Check out our kids streetwear at polinariospartyrental to keep your little ones comfortable and agile in all their playtime pursuits, especially those suited to suit up in a cape and save the world.

Fall is upon us, school is back in session, and now is the time to establish your kiddos’ prominence as trendsetters.

That’s a big role to take on at a young age - at any age, really - but it’s one we’re passionate about, and that’s why we are here to help to make sure your toddlers’ closets are stacked with only the best kids streetwear outfit possibilities. 

The secret lies in pairing and styling and also in letting your child adopt his or her own style. If your kids are too young to make their own decisions, experiment with which styles fit their personality. Eventually, garments will pair naturally together, and their versatility will be a godsend.

Here at polinariospartyrental, we have a fantastic range of urban baby clothes for boys and girls. Our clothing sets will help your kids to unlock their design preferences and street style aesthetics. We have several outfits ideas that you can try for pairing potential.

Distressed sets are a sure way to lead the pack while looking effortlessly cool (not to mention super comfortable, too!). Our distressed sets come in an assortment of colors, but the unanimous favorite at polinariospartyrental is charcoal. Charcoal pairs seamlessly with any colored cap and shoes and conveys a subtle ease in your kiddo’s presence. Besides looking chic in an instant and wearing fabrics that are breathable, easy to move in and soft as clouds, sets are the simplest way to snap an outfit together. No thought necessary, toss the matching set into your vacation duffel or fly it out of the drawer on a whim for a last minute outfit for school.  

Use plaid to compliment an outfit or the main piece of a set. Layer plain shorts and tees with a plaid scarf or dress your baby in plaid zipper joggers, with simple shoes, and a top.

You know what's cooler than your son being center stage of the fashion fest at school? Rocking fashion that supports your child with comfort, allows him to play with friends and practice his favorite sports. We're not suggesting that you dress your athlete in zipper joggers for soccer practice, but dressing in joggers gives your kiddo the option to be free, to play around with friends if he's in the mood. There's nothing worse than being confined in clothes mom or dad forced him into and consequently barred from fun. Our kiddos say freedom is calling, and freedom is cool. Pair zipper joggers with high top kicks, a plain tee and one of our adorable slouch beanies.

The first time your child wears zipper shorts, he might feel funky if nobody else has been wearing this fashion-forward item. Start with a subtle sage hue and pair with a soft, simple tee, letting the outfit feel as casual as possible. The graphic tee can help relieve some of the attention from the shorts if your kid isn’t ready for the slew of compliments.

Remember, streetwear styling is all about personal flair. Have fun dressing your little ones and be supportive as your toddlers strive to make their own outfit decisions. As they explore their creativity, be encouraging and explore their tastes with them. You can work with their developing preferences by offering accessories or pairing options to tie their idea of an outfit all together.

For fresh styling and the newest urban clothing, shop with us at polinariospartyrental.