[oincobx]

Part of the problem can be seen im.the responses on this thread. Several cite memories of going to the department store with their parents. Not one has talked about going with their kids.

[nopardons]

No "kids", but a grand; my progeny are adults, but we DID all get dressed up nicely to go shopping.

And before you ask, yes, we have taken the grand ( dressed nicely/appropriately ) shopping, in NYC.