I took Abby shopping last week. She has grown 3 sizes since last summer, which my pedi tells me is normal for the 8-10 range with girls. I was shocked at the options of clothes!! Not only can you NOT find shorts that come below the gluteal line, it's all tank tops and short shirts and bikini bathing suits! I must say though, we scoured the racks of Khol's and Abby found some very cute outfits that were modest and looked great on her. I love that the neon colors are back in (takes me back to my childhood). Sadly, we only found 2 1-piece bathing suits.
I'm reminded of something I heard or read. I wish I could remember from who so I could give credit...
"Only allow your child to wear the type of clothing at 3 that you will consider acceptable at 13"
I see so many young girls and toddlers wearing "adult style" clothing with mom's acting so proud of how "cute" they look. Seriously ladies, let's teach our daughters that it is not about being cute and stylish but about gaining respect. It's about recognizing that your body is a temple, owned by God and should be treated as such. That by enticing young men to look at you with lust means there is sin in your relationship before it even begins. Who you are intellectually and emotionally are by far more important than how much of your body you show to the world. A girl/young woman should never have to gain attention by exposing her body in any fashion.
I want my girls to remember that they are "fearfully made" for a divine purpose by God. I am trying to raise a proverbs 31 legacy in the 3 of them. I hope that by my own example, they will see that modesty does not mean frumpy, it means respecting yourself and looking beautiful...inside to out.
1Peter 3:3-5
"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight."
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