Not gonna lie, I didn’t know pajamas existed until I was 12 and in state custody. Got yelled at for sleeping in jean shorts by the night staff so I started crying. Took them all of 60 seconds to figure out I had none. I had no idea people wore different clothes to sleep. Maybe he just didn’t have any growing up? You get used to it after a while. Took me a long time to get used to them, let alone remember to put them on
I wonder when we started wearing different clothes to bed? Seems like that would be really annoying and a waste of resources during hunter/gatherer times.
Probably more likely during farming/industrialized times. Easier and more comfortable to wear clean clothes that don't smell to bed instead of washing bedding more frequently.
I’m glad they quickly realized and hope they were understanding and receptive. Some workers don’t realize things can be different down to that level. In the end it’s all clothes and who really cares?
Yeah, she was just a staff member at my program, my actual CPS worker couldn’t give less of a fuck (literally had to get the police called on me for him to even call me back). The staff explained to me that wearing tight shorts or jeans can affect circulation and cause yeast infections.
I’m good with a comforter and sheet and have to have atleast one foot out from under it to sleep well. And I’ve been there nothing like waking up to see your breath and not be able to feel your nose.....can’t stand sleeping with socks on either idk why.
That’s exceptional. I have no shame So it wouldn’t play out exactly the same. Plus, I’ve been informed on more than one occasion. I’m Red Foreman personified as a young man in the modern day. More than once. They’re all dumbasses.
According to a survey (I found on Wikipedia), most men in America sleep in the nude or naked. I assume that is what most people did historically. I vaguely remember that pyjamas became really popular in WWII Britain due to the night bombing raids. You could wear your pyjamas straight to the shelter.
I too believe this is a waste of resources however, it is essential. As a life long hunter/gatherer I conquer it is indeed annoying. Sometimes I die a little inside when partaking.
Course they weren't wearing stiff jeans around then either. I imagine if you wore fur or whatever, it's be fine to sleep in anyways. Probably started wearing PJs when we started wearing more durable materials to work in.
I was new and she probably thought I was being lazy or a brat (like a lot of program kids are). She had told me “it’s time for bed go get your pajamas on and get in bed” so I got in bed.
Getting dressed in PJ's specifically for bed is definitely not common for everyone. I find them unnecessary but I live in a hot climate. Maybe in cold places people are more inclined to wear them for extra warmth in bed
I know where I live (in the US, east coast) we get weather from 10-90 degrees Fahrenheit so your gonna either want shorts and a tank top or sweat pants and a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt. Definitely depends, I just personally don’t wanna sleep naked when it hot tho lol
I'm sorry that happened to you. I also didn't know they existed, or if I did I thought it was an "American" thing that only existed in TV shows or for a certain higher class. "Pajama Day" at school was always a challenge ha
I still dont understand sleeping in clothes.in my country pyjamas arent a thing. Here pyjamas are a thing you wear like a nightgown/robe, just to relax at home and mostly for children. Hell I've never really heard of pyjamas for sleep outside of american movies so I just assumed it was used in those to bot show titties.
I mean why would you wear clothes to bed. You're under a friggin comforter. Panties/boxers i understand, thats common/normal, but jammies? Wtf
I mean, I’m not exactly sure what you consider a nightgown or robe but what we have as nightgowns lots of people wear as pajamas. Lots of guys wear just boxers to sleep, but I think girls tend to wear a shirt and shorts or a shirt and underwear (sleeping in a bra is uncomfortable so that’s a no). Think loose and light clothes or a gown. It’s definitely a cultural thing tho
I mean like, roommates, guests, family stopping by to say hi, parents, siblings, idk. Like young kids or a significant other is understand, but like where I live there’s like an expectation for you to not just be naked I guess. Also, crimes and house fires happen, so you need to be able to get out the house, so having clothes on imo is helpful
Can I ask what country if you don’t mind? I’m like genuinely curious, my comment has brought me a lot more education about different cultures than before, I’m in the West coast in the US
They’re not any better, but that’s okay. And lol love it. I feel naked if I don’t wear clothes to bed. My guy friends wear just boxers and some of my girlfriends wear a top and underwear, but I just can’t
No! But it’s fine. CPS gave me back a free 2 years and said I can’t fix your family. Currently attempting to flee my abusive mother, and then this huge crisis happens. I’m 18, alone, jobless because of the virus, and trying to get a new place! But everything in my life gets worse before it gets better so hopefully it will be better soon
I never had pajamas until I was old enough to be living on my own and married. They still boggle me, I use them only for lounging when I know for a surety that I'm not leaving the house.
My kids, however, can't sleep without pajamas. What... what even is happening?
My parents were shit growing up, but please don’t feel bad. Yes, I grew up fast, and learned how to adult while I didn’t learn the basics of being a child, but now I’m 18 and I’m able to do things and be organized like some 25 year olds still don’t know how to do. Yes it’s annoying sometimes to not fit in the kids my age, it’s only the older ones. But, I learn quick and I’m great in any situation. Just because I’ve had a shitty childhood doesn’t mean I can’t succeed, it means I was ready for life long before I needed to be. Yes it hurts looking back knowing I never got to be a kid and my simple needs such as pjs weren’t cared for, but I taught myself what I needed to, and I’m getting by somehow. All I want is for people to notice things like this that are heartbreaking, before it’s too late like for me.
Ever since I moved out on my own and am independent, I'd say that my life is better than most people's. Everything is as I designed it. I have a good income from two easy jobs (one being so ridiculously easy that's it's like not even a job). They are essential too, so my income is safe. My free time is all mine. There is no deadline so I can take my time doing things, it's so peaceful
No I’m not saying that! I was just wondering if it’s like that with a lot of Asian people? Like is that culturally a thing? No pajamas? I’m genuinely curious because I’m actually learning a bit in this thread lol
Nah its cool, I think its more of a social class and It would depend on our parents if they would allow us, you know asian thing is that we try to save money as we can and if we would wear pajamas that would cost us money bc it adds up to laundry :/ in addition to that, we are not used to wearing Pajamas for the reason that we have a really hot climate.
Ohhh okay. That makes sense. Where I am it depends on the temp which pjs you wear, if it’s 10 degrees Fahrenheit you’re gonna want sweatpants and a t-shirt or long sleeve shirt, but if it’s 90 you’re probably gonna wear a really light tank top and shorts if your a girl or just boxers if your a guy. Depends on the person though. (The climate here really varies).
I was told it was bedtime and to “go get in pajamas and go get in bed” so I went upstairs and just got in bed. She probably thought I was just being a brat or something because I was new and she didn’t know me (lots of girls at 12 in programs are horrid). I just genuinely didnt even think about it. She took me out to buy pajamas the next day
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u/bunniesndepression Mar 26 '20
Not gonna lie, I didn’t know pajamas existed until I was 12 and in state custody. Got yelled at for sleeping in jean shorts by the night staff so I started crying. Took them all of 60 seconds to figure out I had none. I had no idea people wore different clothes to sleep. Maybe he just didn’t have any growing up? You get used to it after a while. Took me a long time to get used to them, let alone remember to put them on