'Back to School' shopping can be a learning experience

Adults know that what is really important is the person – his or her personality, integrity and values – not the clothes they wear, but when you are a teenager still finding your place in the world, it can seem critical to wear clothes that make you feel that you “fit in” with other teens you desire to spend time with.

In Fallbrook, that can mean myriad things. For some it may mean trendy jeans, a certain brand of tennis shoes, surf-brand clothing, fashionable dresses, designer purses or music industry t-shirts. The challenge? Many parents will embark on “Back to School” shopping for clothing...