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Family Forum / Parenting / Parenting / January 2006teen fashion and the danger - fact or fiction
Back when I was a child it was not considered appropriate to show too much of a females body although hot pants became a fad and tight jeans were in. Nowadays, it seems teen fashion has changed dramatically with skimpy little shirts showing the midriff and any clevage there may happen to be, tight hipster pants and short shorts, etc. No panty lines (Hey, it's the 21st century), and I suppose many would even resort to no underwear at all to achieve that look. In my opinion, a young lady can be very attractive dressed like this if there is good fashion sense. Many teenagers in affluent areas dress like this and the parents buy the clothes. My point being - the parents don't seem to mind their daughters dressing like this and I assume they believe there is no danger. It appears that there is a big change happening in the mindsets of the middle class. I am hoping it has to do with sophistication. So much so that the boys are taught to respect a females body and they do. And the parents trust in this. This would be so civilized. Eventually, we may never hear again - She asked for it because of how she dressed. I'm hoping to get some feedback on the issue. Thanks. > Back when I was a child it was not considered appropriate to show too much > of a females body although hot pants became a fad and tight jeans were in. [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > I'm hoping to get some feedback on the issue. > Thanks. --------------------------- I hope that: In future when it is said that she asked for it because of how she dressed, that they will be RIGHT! And joyfully so!! And you can too! Steve Speaking for children - the statement "I know not what I do" is appropriate. >> Back when I was a child it was not considered appropriate to show too >> much [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > dressed, that they will be RIGHT! And joyfully so!! And you can too! > Steve > Speaking for children - the statement "I know not what I do" is > appropriate. ---------------- Nonsense. Steve > >> Back when I was a child it was not considered appropriate to show too > >> much [quoted text clipped - 27 lines] > > dressed, that they will be RIGHT! And joyfully so!! And you can too! > > Steve "Your daughter is operating in a cruder environment of language, movies, television shows, music and clothing than the one of your teenage years. That does not mean your daughter has to tolerate sexual harassment in the forms of comments, graffiti, or physical touching. Parents often feel completely "out of it" when it comes to teen culture. One of the best ways to keep the channels of communication open with your teen is to KNOW their culture. Listen to their music, watch their movies, read what they read. Keep in touch with the pulse of today's adolescent culture and you have a better chance of communicating with your child in a persuasive, effective way. If you sound like a "square" and have no clue about what your teens are watching, listening to, and who they are emulating in celebrity culture, you will have a hard time bridging the generation gap and persuading your teen to avoid dangerous, high-risk behaviors." http://www.byparents-forparents.com/ > "Your daughter is operating in a cruder environment of language, movies, > television shows, music and clothing than the one of your teenage years. [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > in celebrity culture, you will have a hard time bridging the generation gap > and persuading your teen to avoid dangerous, high-risk behaviors." ----------------- Anyone who still uses the term "square" or believes that they CAN actually understand the modern milieu of teens, is deluded and unable to ever do so. Give up and live your own life, and leave them to lead theirs. You can still be their friend by accepting your inevitable inability to understand, and, by accepting their life and their take on it and decisions within it, you honor them and they will honor you for that. Offer the help THEY want, NOT the help you think you want to give! Steve Leaving the flock unattended may result in dire consequences. Consider - The helping hand after falling off the edge of a cliff or to be vigilant while showing the right way in the first place. The latter being the most work. (We KNOW the pitfalls and we KNOW the youngest have never been down that path before). That's what it really comes down to, is it not? All that work! "When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won. There have been tyrants, and murderers, and for a time they can seem invincible, but in the end they always fall. Think of it - always." Mathatma Gandhi As a concerned model parent, I would never allow my daughter to wear anything that shows midriff or cleavage. A tight sweater maybe. Any skirt that is above the ankles is out of the question. > As a concerned model parent, I would never allow my daughter to wear > anything that shows midriff or cleavage. A tight sweater maybe. Any > skirt that is above the ankles is out of the question. ------------------- That's only because you're a troll. Steve |
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