I'm always amazed at the state of dress and undress I see on teenagers. Here are some of the fashions I have seen lately:
pajamas, short shorts, short skirts, provocative t-shirts, tight jeans on chubby girls and LOTS of make-up. I know that they like to make a statement and look at clothing as a way to fit in or to stand out but I'm amazed at the lengths they will go. Personally, if we would have tried to leave our house looking like that our Dad would have said, "Your not going anywhere in that. Go back and change." We knew if we argued, slammed doors or gave attitude we would be staying home for the night and we didn't want that. Not only that, I was embarrassed to show too much cleavage or to show my chubby thighs. I had to convince my Dad that it was OK for my sister to wear a strapless dress to prom! I can understand when the Mothers dress like their daughters--what else can you expect? Honestly, if we want our teenagers to wait until they have sex, we need to censor the clothing. Is it that hard to say, you're not leaving the house in a dress that short or in a t-shirt that says that? I don't think they should dress like they are Amish but some decorum is needed.
exactly! My comment to my students now - "How did you get out of the house/"
ReplyDeleteAs a mother of two young girls, I would have to agree. I want my daughters to be able to express themselves - but there is a time and place for things (and an appropriate age). What is OK on a 21 year old going out to a club is not appropriat for a 16 year old going to school. I have to say that part of the problem is parents trying to be their kids' friend - or not paying attention at all. Grow up parents - that isn't our job, they have enough friends. I know, I'm a mean mom=^(
ReplyDeleteI have said that and endured the withering looks and negative diabtribes! Try shopping with a teen girl, especially early on. But, I must also say that what is out there en masse IS geared at revealing and hugging and skimming the young female body. Victoria's Secret is the never fave. And check out the sexual ads for places like Abercrombie & Fitch. It's a nightmare. Don't think it's getting better, either. It used to be a few, but the number of girls, even 'good girls' is ever growing. The acceptance level is widening. Plus, who are their role models? Don't mothers and aunts and the like still count. We can be an influence in the growing tide of pop culture garishness and eye-popping lack-of-styles! (I do think PJ's in the early morning can be overlooked once in a while; every generation has their little things they do.)
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