Has anyone noticed that now a days the kids and teens are dressing way older than they are ??? I am surprised to see the younger generation getting hit on by the older individuals and the parents think it is cute or another one I hear is it is just a phase .

I observed that also. For me, it's cute but it's not appropriate. Kids and teens should dress according to their age. We shouldn't let them wear sexy dresses. Let the kids experience what it's like to be a child. Do you think their peers influence them as to what clothes to wear?

I agree but the media is not helping either. Young girls are always trying to imitate what the young stars are doing - even when they are dressed like trash and of course, getting the wrong attention from people. I find that unacceptable and I blame the parents of these kids for their bevaiour as the kids don't know any better most of the time. Not only that, parents should be responsible for the purchase of their clothing items and know when to say no to unsuitable clothing.

Of course. See all the crap that the media is feedng them? Even cartoons, for goodness sake. Kids are being forced into adulthood, and themes of sexuality are introduced and pushed on them way too early. Have you noticed that the word "sexy" has practically replaced such words as "pretty" and "beautiful"?

That's detestable.

I agree that the media is very guilty here and peer pressure is always a problem. A girl can still look pretty without advertising. Luckily, I only have boys. The 15 year old is happy with any T-Shirt and jeans. The 18 year old is a bit more brand orientated but not over the top. I only buy expensive clothes or shoes as a gift for a birthday or Christmas.

yes, kids nowadays dress a lot differently. i remember when i was younger, me and girls my age would want to dress "cute", not "sexy". pink dresses, ponytails, pigtails and the likes. but the media affects the way of thinking the kids have nowadays. that's why kids now dress a lot older than they should. which i think shouldn't be the case since kids should be kids. they should enjoy being cute and being pretty.

It is not only the media that is guilty of feeding the minds of the young generation with this kind of dressings as well as their attitudes nowadays. It is also the fault of the young stars and their mentors and producers who project their stars as sexy and indiscreet young adults and children.

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I totally agree. I even heard my 10 year old telling one of her friends that her top was sexy!! I just couldn't believe my ears. We, as parents, really need to control these things before they get out of hand. It seems like an uphill battle but we have to do it nonetheless.

I know what you mean, butterflyes. Well, you got it right, as parent we have to

dress our kids properly. However, why not let them feel as an early age like a

sexy kid? Who knows your kid wants to be a super model one day.

I do not think that it is a wise thing to teach your children at an early age because I think that it gives them the wrong idea when growing up . Dressing sexy can not only get the child hurt but possibly killed if the person goes that far

To be honest, I blame manufactures of clothing. Have you tried shopping with a teenager or a tween for jeans lately? I can't find anything but low-rise jeans. Do we want to buy them? No- but when there are few choices you buy what is being sold.

I say shame on these designers and stores for selling these types of clothes.

I agree with Kris. It is extremely hard to find clothing for preteens and teens that aren't revealing. My daughter is 9 and I had a hard time finding her school clothes that didn't look trashy.

Hi Antk... It's sick isn't it? I'm tired of the fight- no it's too low cut, no it's too tight. Where are all the nice clothes that look good and cover up.

And let's not even start on the bra talk. I can't believe that most of the bras out there for teens or tweens are Padded or push-up. Give me a break!

Push up bras for teenagers!! That just isn't right. How can we keep our children innocent if the clothing available makes them look sleezy.

They have dress codes in our schools, but I don't seem them inforced very well. I have been in the middle school and saw girls with their bellys showing. I always wonder what their mother dresses like if she is letting her daughter go to school looking like that.

Oh yeah, and it's the cute print bras that are push-ups. The boring white ones are not.

There are dress codes in my daughters school too. They aren't enforced very well. I make sure my daughter abides by them. I wouldn't let her dress too sleazy! They are normal too, no belly showing, shorts or skirts must be as long as your middle finger (when your arms are done at your sides). Those are just common sense.

It really freaks me out, looking at what my 15 year old sister is wearing these days. One day she was all cute, innocent, and covered up. Now, she's into short skirts, LOTS of makeup. It's funny how times change. And, I was there... well, not to that degree, but my mom always told me I wasn't allowed to wear makeup at school and I would get to school early, so I could put it on in the bathroom. I think the best way to combat things like this.. is give them some slack and compromise..

Don't let em wear the REALLY short skirt, but pick out a skirt with them.. things like that. That way they don't feel the need to COMPLETELY rebel

I do agree with this that many kids and young children dressup in a manner which feels the elders to feel guilty to face the society and here the comments made by others too, parents think that they're children are very cute but they are not knowing that these children are being attracted from now itself, and they'll be having different opinion too, i personally observed in many children.

I'm with you on the make-up issue. I let my daughter wear make-up, just not tons. I don't want her going to school and putting it on in the bathroom. I want her to be able to express herself with a little make-up. I can't believe the amount of make-up that some girls wear. They seriously look like raccoon eyes.

Make up is not bad as long as it is not overdone. It is up to us moms to teach our daughters how to use it properly. Even when they are young, they can still use very light make up and not look like trash. My daughter is 10 and even she likes to put a little bit of lip gloss to make her lips shinier. Nowadays, they really start everything very young...

I really do not like the fact that kids these days basically can do and wear what they want and most of the parents just do not care or they think that it is cute ... granted yes there are a lot of designers that need to tone down on the way that the kids clothes are made . I mean they are KIDS and not Adults . And by allowing them to design the kids clothes the way that they are they re just making the kids bigger target for troubles

I feel, however, that the more you tell your kids they CAN'T wear something, they'll find a way to do it behind your back. So, there must be another way.. maybe having a serious conversation with them and trying to cause them to make that decision for themselves? However, I know this won't work for all kids

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