How do you feel about the current trend of peace signs on clothing?

I am seeing this mostly in children/teen clothing and I first noticed it last year. I have pretty much avoided purchasing any of it – it just didn’t appeal to me – but my mother-in-law bought my daughter a couple of shirts with a peace sign on them this weekend.

Tonight I realized why I don’t like it. Back in the day, the symbol meant something to so many people. Today it is used as cutesy decoration with no meaning behind it. I know it isn’t a huge deal, but it is one of those irritating things that nag at me.

Sure, people today want peace, but does every teen walking around with sparkly shoes, shirts, jeans and bags decorated with the symbol actively work toward peace? My guess is they wear them because they are pretty and fun and retro.

My 5 year old now has a shirt with a giant peace lollipop on it. “Giant” is relative. The shirt is pretty small, but the design takes up the entire front of it.” Here it is.

Am I alone on this one? My husband thinks I am ridiculous. It isn’t like I am on a rant about it – just something that crossed my mind and clicked.