I would like to say that as a mother of a 13 year old daughter I think that on this show they were comparing apples to oranges! It is completely different when you have boys, when these young girls dress provacative grown men do not look at them and say oh wow look at her shes only 13, They look at them like they are a piece of meat! Especially because they don't wear their age on their shirts when they dress like that!
What I am referring to is:
Dr. Phil describes the style of his two sons: Jay is preppy, and Jordan is a rebel. "[Jordan] plays lead guitar in a rock band in L.A. He'll come in and what did he have last?" he asks, turning to Robin. "A Mohawk?"
"Yes, and it was purple," she replies, grinning broadly.
"Didn't he have polka dot hair one time?" Dr. Phil asks.
"Yes, he did dot it one time, but I thought he was adorable," Robin answers.
You have to understand he's the same kid, whether he has a Mohawk or pink dots in his hair," Dr. Phil explains to Diane and Don. "He's still respectful; he still does all the things he's supposed to do."
Diane lists the things about Megan that make her proud. "She is a straight-A student. She’s also a Type I diabetic, and what she’s done for seven years, she takes care of her health," she explains. "All the other aspects about her are wonderful, and that's why we are saying to ourselves, 'This one issue that she is so passionate about, should we be giving her a little more leeway?'"
"The answer is yes. You should be giving her more leeway because she is a good citizen. She is a straight-A student. She manages her health," Dr. Phil remarks. "I think that earns some latitude in other areas. Not to the point that it compromises safety, not to the point that it compromises morality, not to the point that it compromises the core values that you embrace as a family."
Dr. Phil addresses Megan. "With privilege comes responsibility," he says. "Be creative, and find ways to do what you want staying within the bounds of where you need to be."
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I've never disagreed with Dr. Phil before until now. When you have daughter's especially when they already look older than what they are, It is completely different! My 16 year-old son is always defending his sister because no matter what she's wearing whether it be a t-shirt and jeans or a tight shirt and jeans, Men always tend to check her out!!!! And my baby girl is not a sex symbol.I guess what I'm trying to say is that these girls don't wear their personalities on their clothes!So it doesn't matter if they are a straight A student or not, when they dress provacative they are looked at as slutty or easy no matter who they are underneath that clothing!
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.
