Question: My 11−year−old daughter is a huge fan of Britney Spears. She constantly tries to copy her, especially when it comes to her appearance. How do I teach my daughter that this type of provocative attire is inappropriate for her age?
Answer: Many young girls feel pressure to emulate older girls, whether it is an older sister or their favorite pop star. The current fashion trends practically encourage this type of behavior. You must handle this issue carefully, as your daughter may tend to rebel if you impress your will too strongly. You also want your daughter to find her own identity and sense of style herself. Understand the reason she wants to dress this way. Most adolescents simply want to fit in and be popular. Help her recognize that hip fashions do not demand she show her midriff. Communicate to your daughter that modest dress in today’s society is a needed safety measure to warn off unwanted attention. It’s your job as a parent to protect her from the type of attention she is not socially or emotionally mature enough to handle. Most importantly, you must set the final example. If she sees her mother dressing provocatively, it makes it harder for her to understand why she cannot do the same.
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