This whole article scares me. I’m afraid of the fathers this article reflects. And #1? That’s a good way to being a jack-ass Dad. Enough girls have body-image concerns without implying they weigh too much. Don’t put a problem on a problem. And yes, there are some costumes that are totally inappropriate for young girls, but don’t slut-shame them. It’s ok for a teenager to be a sexual being. Just help them know there are limits.
Cindysays
I’m a mom of one teen boy and one teen girl and I agree one hundred percent with all of this.Both of them try to overstep the boundaries they are given and you just have to have a firm hand with kids at this age.
I would be cautious to shame my daughter into feeling fat or ugly since so many girls have issues with their body and appearance. But I also understand sometimes parents can get desperate to protect their kids. That should only be used as a last measure and should be said with as much respect as possible.
Alex says
This whole article scares me. I’m afraid of the fathers this article reflects. And #1? That’s a good way to being a jack-ass Dad. Enough girls have body-image concerns without implying they weigh too much. Don’t put a problem on a problem. And yes, there are some costumes that are totally inappropriate for young girls, but don’t slut-shame them. It’s ok for a teenager to be a sexual being. Just help them know there are limits.
Cindy says
I’m a mom of one teen boy and one teen girl and I agree one hundred percent with all of this.Both of them try to overstep the boundaries they are given and you just have to have a firm hand with kids at this age.
I would be cautious to shame my daughter into feeling fat or ugly since so many girls have issues with their body and appearance. But I also understand sometimes parents can get desperate to protect their kids. That should only be used as a last measure and should be said with as much respect as possible.
Great tips.