--- In b_phobia@yahoogroups.com, <debbie.ellis@b...> wrote:
> My son of 10 has a button Phobia which started when he was about
5, up until then he used to wear shirts, PJ's and play with buttons,
but now he won't wear anything if he can help it with buttons,
except for school, where the Jumper has to cover op the buttons
asap..
>
> The Problem I have now, is that we have a wedding to attend, 3
years ago he had to be a page boy surrounded by buttons, now he
would rather not go than have to wear a suit and Shirt.. Any Ideas..
>
> Love
> Debbie

You could try sewing up the front of his shirt with poppers at the
top so he can get it over his head. If he wears a tie it won't be
noticeable.
The jacket is more difficult. Does he find shiny metal buttons,
particularly those without 'eyes' any easier? If so he could maybe
wear a blazer type jacket with those sort of buttons.
Does he have to wear a jacket for a summer wedding? I know it is
difficult if it is a very formal do, but after all, everyone will be
looking at the bride, not him.
Or can you compromise and ask him to wear the jacket just for the
service and promise he can take it off immediately afterwards?

And I know from experience (as a button -phobe and the Mum of a
button-phobe) that you cannot force a child to overcome this phobia
by making them wear buttons.

Barbara