In this episode, we will explore how to support tweens & teens when choosing how to dress. We discuss this complicated issue for parents as we unpack what is culture and trend, what is “appropriate” and what are our own triggers that get mixed up in the process. This is no easy topic and no right answer. But we left you with some questions to ask yourself when wrestling through this and questions and convos to ask your kiddos so we can continue to help them be critical thinkers.
Some questions you might want to ask yourself are:
How am I getting hooked by gender stereotyping?
Have I explained to my kids that no matter what you wear, people will make a quick (and powerless I might add) judgment of you?
Have you discussed the importance of not judging others for the way they’re dressed?
Have you explained that it's ok and normal to want to feel attractive to others, and that doesn’t mean that you want to have sex or are attention-seeking?
Have you discussed how industries will promote clothes to the pop culture that is historically based on the traditional male gaze which is an old message of men feeling entitled to women’s bodies? (yes that’s a big one)
Have you talked about the fashion industry and how it affects the environment and body shaming culture?
Try answering these 5 questions before discussing.
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Kids and Clothing | Motherhood Uncut Podcast | Season 4 Episode 1
