WHAT HAPPENED TOWHAT HAPPENED TOCHILDRENCHILDREN’’S CLOTHESS CLOTHES

BY: Shaunquitta WalkerBY: Shaunquitta Walker

Inappropriate ClothesInappropriate Clothes

• The Bikini Swim suit

– Revealing Midriff

Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes

• Full Swim Suit

– All parts are covered

Inappropriate ClothesInappropriate Clothes

• The Mini Skirt

– The length of the skirt

Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes

• Skort

– The skirt has built inshorts underneath

Inappropriate ClothesInappropriate Clothes

• Jeans with Writing onthe Backside

– Attention drawn to anarea that is not neededfor children

Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes

• Jeans with belt

– Stylish accents on thepockets not thebackside

Inappropriate ClothesInappropriate Clothes

• Halter Top

– Backless and insideshelf bra

Appropriate ClothesAppropriate Clothes

• Tank Top

– Stylish, yet childlike

Carolyn MoynihanCarolyn Moynihan SuggestionsSuggestions::

• Don't rush to criticize styles that are simply not to yourtaste.

• Following fashion fads is simply a sign of immaturity. It isgood to talk with your daughter about the fact that manyyoung women are being manipulated by commercialinterests that simply want their money.

• Modesty should not be confused with being old-fashioned.Apart from expressing respect for one's own body,modesty expresses the fact that others have a right to beregarded as intelligent, decent human beings.

• Girls don't have to choose between being plain and beingprovocative. It is possible to dress attractively withoutshowing cleavage.

Children’s Clothing SurveyPlease choose the answer that best reflects your experiences with children’s clothing for appropriateness for theages of 4-13.1. How often do you feel uncomfortable with the available children’s clothing choices?

Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

2. Do you feel that clothing choices are a reflection of self-esteem issues?Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

3. Have you seen inappropriate clothing worn by your daughter’s/son’s friends?Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

4. Do you have input in what your daughter/son wears?Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

5. Are the clothes you purchase for your daughter/son too expensive?Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

6. Has your daughter/son been teased because of the clothes they wear?Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

7. Have you ever argued with your daughter/son over their choice of clothing to wear?Never Rarely Sometimes Often Don’t know

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