Comments on: Modest Prom - Part Deux

By: Sue

Sue — Wed, 14 May 2008 03:05:41 +0000

I am so proud of the fact that you are teaching her such wonderful lessons in life. There are many mothers who do not know how to raise a child who is confident enough in herself to expect respect and dress to please herself and not other people.

By: Moonspun

Moonspun — Tue, 13 May 2008 17:33:44 +0000

I heartily agree…as the mom of an almost 8 year old. It’s a very fine line to walk on. My daughter goes to a Waldorf school and her school in general doesn’t have issues with inappropriate dress. Yet, it is still everywhere. Even in rural Vermont.
My daughter is strong and muscular and feminine. I want her to be proud of that. But sequined haltar tops are not the answer. The cute tank top that covers her enough with the small sequined snail on it is a better choice and more age appropriate.
Thanks for your post.

By: Shirley

Shirley — Tue, 13 May 2008 14:34:33 +0000

Thank you sooooo much for raising my granddaughter right!!!! Love…Mom

By: Tammy

Tammy — Tue, 13 May 2008 12:19:23 +0000

OHHH I’m SO with you on this one. Teaching our girls to have respect for themselves and their bodies is no easy task in today’s society.

By: Leeann

Leeann — Tue, 13 May 2008 01:50:06 +0000

Yup. Yup. And yup. I agree. Mini-skirts with a matching sequined halter top MAY be made in my daughter’s size (at the age of 6), but she sure as heck is not going to wear it! Respect for self and others has to be taught early on.

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 12 May 2008 20:41:19 +0000

You said it!

By: Ami

Ami — Mon, 12 May 2008 19:52:21 +0000

Amen, sister!