Girls?!

Cute, but responsible!

So, I have two daughters. I am not disillusioned that they are perfect. I do believe they are good kids. I do allow them to learn from their mistakes. I am not the perfect parent. I do love my girls unconditionally. I will (still) correct them when they are out of line. (Always will) They do things that I disagree with. (Always will) My wife and I have tried to teach them right from wrong. (Always will)

With all that being said, I am NOT the perfect parent and my kids are NOT perfect kids. 

Now hear my story. 

When I go out into the world on a daily basis I see young girls, young ladies and grown women who evidently do not own a mirror. I do not mean to imply that they are unattractive. I don't mean they forgot their make up. I'm not even referring that they are mismatched with their colors. (All of the above does apply at times. Especially at Walmart...Yet I digress.) 

My point you ask? My point is they are not making clothes with enough fabric. 

I am appalled at how scantily clad some of these girls are. It is embarrassing. 

Girls, If you want the boys to look at you, it is working. However, they are looking at you in an unhealthy way. Boys are automatically attracted to girls. You do not need to entice them with your lack of clothing. It leaves an impression, but it probably is not the impression you want. 

Girls, women...There are some things that only your husband needs to see. COVER UP! 

Parents...involve yourself with your daughters wardrobe. Say no to the skimpy fashions. Just because "Hollywood" wears it does not make it right. Just Say NO! 

Girls...Your reputation can be tarnished forever with a simple rumor. No facts required. Your attire can start that rumor. My advice... Dress the part. Dress the part of a respectful young lady who has her act together. Dress like the women of respect and power. (How many women CEO's do you see in skimpy outfits?) 

Our society has said it's OK to dress like you want, tattoo like you want, pierce like you want. Consider the ramifications of 20 years later. You will age. Hopefully you will mature. Most of the "older" men and women I have talked to who tatted and pierced in their younger years, say they wished they had thought through this a little more. Most say they would not do it again. 

Back to the clothes... Be modest in your dress. Be careful with your revealings. There are many "cute outfits" that are respectful and modest. 

I have told my girls on more than one occasion, "Either pull up your pants or pull down your shirt. I don't want to see your belly button." 

Fortunately, my wife handled most of that before we got to the check out.  Thanks Lisa! 

If you claim to be a follower of Christ, glorify Him with your appearance. 

I feel better now that I got that off my chest. 

1 Timothy 2:9-10 (NIV) 

⁹ I also want women to dress modestly, with decency and propriety, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes, ¹⁰ but with good deeds, appropriate for women who profess to worship God.