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Topic : 11/23 Mild vs. Wild

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Created on : Friday, October 05, 2007, 11:29:23 am
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Celebrities like Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie are known for wearing skimpy clothes, but does that mean midriffs and micro-minis are right for your daughter? A new debate is brewing over whether women should go mild or wild. First up, Brenda Sharman, the national director of Pure Fashion, believes young ladies should dress modestly. She faces off with four women from the audience who say there’s nothing wrong with showing a little skin. What does Dr. Phil think? Then, Terri says her 8-year-old daughter has never had a Bratz doll and never will, but Melissa has no problem with her 6-year-old twins playing with the provocative pre-teens of plastic. Are Bratz just harmless toys or a negative influence? Plus, Lilly says her 19-year-old daughter, Cassie, dresses like a slut and a hooker, and even walks the dog in high heels! What can Lilly do to get Cassie to cover up, or should she? And, meet an 11-year-old who says her parents are too old-fashioned when it comes to her clothes, and they just need to get with the times. Share your thoughts here.

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November 23, 2007, 4:02 pm PST

Whats this world coming too - 11 yr old wearing that?

HOLD the damn phone! Any person be it a guy or a girl, anyone who is a PRE-TEEN shouldnt even be thinking about wearing short skirts or tight tank tops or t-shirts. I dont care if they are a  so called straight A student!!!!!!!!! Whats a 11 year old in? Grade 6? Thats still elementry school in Canada which is for like young kids. Lets NOT forget the FACT that, this girl is only a SINGLE over older then a 10 year old kid! Thats SOOOO YOUNG! They should wear whatever their parents buy them. I'll guarntee you the 11 yr old kid ain't paying for the clothing. That doesnt mean she should be wearing 1930's bell bottoms but, a 11 yr old person is still a kid. Plain and simple. I can't even believe Dr. Phil would entertain the idea of even discussing fashion with an 11 yr old kid. Thats all they are at that age, A KID. They have lots of years left in their lives to work for a living, get a job, buy their own clothing and pick and wear what they want. But that never even becomes an issue until what? Age 17-18 at the earliest?

 

Sheesssssssh If I had an 11 yr old daughter or even a son, I'll guarntee you they wont be wearing little skirts or anything of the sort. Beyond that don't forget there are ALOT of sick people out there, child sex offenders, drunks, people with issues of all ages and IF they see a little kid at 11 yrs of age wearing a little skirt, you might as well put a bullseye on their face as a target because wearing that stuff as a PRE-TEEN is definately sending wrong messages and wrong signals to alot of people who can and will over power you in a matter of seconds...and when that happens your nothing more then a passanger/prisioner at their mercy.....

 

Im only in my 20's but I cant even believe for a second a 11 old of little kid is having this discussion or entertaining the idea of wearing clothing that makes them look easy and slutty.

 

Wake up before its too late. You just a damn kid and that goes for any 10, 11 or 12 yr old kiddo in school. Anyone who is 11 yrs old better be a straight A student, if your not then you have some serious problems with coloring your cartoon pictures and staying within the lines :)

 
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November 23, 2007, 4:08 pm PST

Women or Girls are NOT responsible for what men/boys DO... they are!

I could hardly believe that that Christian woman thought how women dressed made them responsible for how men acted.  I don't care if every woman walked around naked - men/boys MUST learn to be responsible for their actions...

 

It made me angry - but, sad as well ,that women still think that way!

 
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November 23, 2007, 4:09 pm PST

Not necessary.

It isn't necessary that girls dress slutty like that. Girls where all taht stuff and if a guy looks at her cleavage even slightly they get scorned, but guess wat, ur letting it hang out there! guys are drawn to sexy and hot so if you dress all slutty you are going to be thought of as slutty and easy wether you think that or not. If you don't want guys to look cover it up. This coming from a 15 year old dude! Save sexy for the bedroom.
 
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November 23, 2007, 4:12 pm PST

11/23 Mild vs. Wild

I grew up with playing with Barbie dolls.  They had no affect on what I wanted to wear or who I wanted to hang out with or anything like that.  I always looked up to my parents.

I believe our friends influence what we wear. Some of us want what everyone else wants.  I can say personally I always I do my own thing and wear what I think is comfortable and looks good.  Sometimes it is "slutty".  The older I get and the more I learn I realize the way you dress affects how people treat you.  I believe if you want to be respected you should dress that way!  Not covering your stomach isn't saying I want respect.

I was born in 1985, I just turned 22 years old in November.  My mother has never said anything about what I wear, and if she does I shouldn't be wearing it. My mother was born in the 50's.  My grandmother, born in the 30's, also lets me know when I am wearing something inappropriate.  I can't say I ever enjoyed all the attention I got when I showed some skin.  The attention I did get was attention I did not want.  My parents bought all my cothes so I didn't have much choice in what I wore.

I have found from past experience, most guys are drawn to those girls who dress with short skirts and tank tops and showing cleavage.  The less I wore the more guys paid attention to me.  I am someone with low seld-esteem as well.  So that also factors into it.  I don't think it's old-fashioned to think the way younger girls are dressing today.  I know the way I think may be the way I was brought up.  I have good parents to teach me everything I know and my grandmother has taught me a lot.

 

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November 23, 2007, 4:12 pm PST

Just a Little Respect would help

 For me, I don't have kids, so I haven't had to go through this.  But for me as a female person in general, it just comes down to the basics ie:  respect for others. 

I don't have a problem with someone dressing comfortably and wanting to look nice etc.  But some of the things that younger people are wearing (or not wearing!!) is not something that I as a fellow person, wants to see when I go outside.  It makes me feel uncomfortable and I guess I would say it can offend me.  I say that for both female and males, becuase the younger guys don't always dress ok either.  I personally don't want to see a girls stomach or her top showing as much as possible.   It doesn't do a thing for me and I am part of the population as much as that guy the girl is trying to show off for.  Keep it behind closed doors if they want to show more than normal skin.  Not everyone is impressed. 

 

 
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November 23, 2007, 4:12 pm PST

THINK ABOUT IT

I am 15 years old! Todays show was one that your not going to be able to get through to anyone! They are going to dress how they want, and they will say what ever to make it feel right for them selfs! I Disagree with that ,BRATZ will make girls grow up to dress sluty hopefully the have some since of mind where dressing like barbie dolls is not how people dress! But I agree that girls should not dress with there tummy showing and bra strapes hanging out! I agree it trashy, as if you don't know how to dress your self! Dressing nice is a wide varity. clothes that fit,cover your bra straps.long (dresses, shirts shorts ect.)enogh to where you bend over you cant see your butt, or your boobs dont fall out! maybe thats just how i feel because i see most every one likes to dress trashy in my eyes. To me i would feel uncomfortable always having to pull something up or something down! i understand dressing to impress ,dressing in style! I'm one who does dress with the latest clothes, name brands! I cover my skin!  On todays show NONE of the girls dressed to where i would think thats Pretty!

 
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November 23, 2007, 4:13 pm PST

11/23 Mild vs. Wild

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If  these type girls that are on the show, as well as all the others, are determined to wear the skimpy clothes they should put first on their mind to get their bodies trim.
I SO AGREE!!!!!!!
 
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November 23, 2007, 4:14 pm PST

wisdom v inexperience

I would expect that most young girls were supportive of the young ladies choice of dress. I came up in the mini skirt and hot pants era and thought my parents were old fashion. That is until I became a parent. If the young ladies would be completely honest, they dress for the attention of young men and friends. To be sexy and appealing among this age group still defines a young lady whether we admit it or not.
I believe parents have an obligation to set limits for their children. I also believe that the child should have some say so in choosing their dress. I teach school and I hear all the complaints about dress codes. The one thing that we as adults are concerned about is the young ladies and young men learning what is appropriate and when it is appropriate. The students are concerned about being accepted, so their is a clash of interest. And as a teacher we do hear the young men comments about the young ladies provocative dress.
As a christian I believe and follow the advice and guidance of God's word which never is outdated. Remember when Jesus said a person has already sinned if they have passion in their heart? How unloving and unkind to cause my brother or sister to sin my dressing in a manner that increase the chance of them doing so. I love sexy clothing for the appropriate age, time and place. I am not prudish but everything in moderation is the rule of thumb. Parents have years of wisdom on their side and unfortunately young people have limited experience that they speak from.
 
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November 23, 2007, 4:15 pm PST

Leave something to the imagination

As a father of girls, I know that it might seem great to young ladies to have all the guys telling you how great you look. I grew up thinking a girl was hot if she did not just hang everything out there. Maybe she wore a silk blouse, a knee length skirt, or a nice pair of jeans. If you girls think showing way too much cleavage and thongs is doing it for junior high and high school boys, think about what it might be doing it for the older boys and men too. I wish you all knew that you could stop this provocative dressing trend and unnecessary overexposure by getting a group of girls together who will go for a more conservative and still very hot look. Maybe just a little bit of lingerie peeking through the top of a blouse. Maybe a full tank top with a blouse over it , not just  spaghetti straps and hey here's my bra and these are my boobs. I think that we can all guess why Britney, Nicole, Paris and others are struggling so hard in their lives. Confidence breeds confidence and dressing too sexy usually just leads to some unwanted attention and a general lack of proper respect from the guys. I am not judging on you, just put some clothes on and strut your stuff and the boys will notice, by saying hey I like that girl who is really confident and beautiful. Young ladies on the show today may not all like the way Robin dresses, but she is beautiful and she has a great life. Maybe you all might want to strive for that instead of just showing off your body parts.
 
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November 23, 2007, 4:16 pm PST

11/23 Mild vs. Wild

I also forgot to say the only time I seem to dress "slutty" is when I am out at the bars, where pretty much every girl there is dressed "slutty".  This a place I can let loose and let go of any stress I have and it feels good to get dressed up and go out, even if you have less on than any other day than usual.
 
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