My assumption is that if the parents are sending them in dressed in certain clothing, they are saying they don't mind if it gets dirty or paint or whatever. No client has ever told me to not let their child get dirty, or complained over grass stains on their knees. I wouldn't be passive aggressive and purposely go out of my way to get the child extra dirty, but I would stick to our usual routine. If the child seems uncomfy or I have issues changing them because of their attire, I either change their outfit with a spare of theirs, or one of my spare outfits. Clothes are changed back before pick up - though I usually let parents know if the child had to have an outfit change up and why.

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