Is it wrong that I don't care that my daughter wears thongs?

I read and hear constantly how terrible it is that young girls are wearing thongs these days. It seems that is all they can talk about on the tv and on the net (which is actually a pretty absurd topic considering what else is going on) and even though at first I really tried to be upset or angry, I realized...I didn't actually get upset about it. My daughters are 8 and 10, both are now thong-wearers, my youngest just started a few months ago, the oldest for a few years now. (I know only becuase I do their laundry, and because I'll see a string peeking out from the top of their pants now and again, yah that's kind of awkward, lol!) I'm not saying I WANT her to wear thongs, but she does, and i guess as long as they are kept beneath the top of her pants, its her business, not mine. She's just a good kid. Not crazy about boys, not trying to wear makeup or dress like a tramp. I don't know why she chooses to wear them, my best guess would be because they are more comfortable or something. She and her mothergo shopping together and that is when she gets them. I wouldn't buy a pair for her personally, but if she asked me for money so she could get herself a pair, I wouldn't object. So am I being negligent or sleazy? Should I at least act like I'm upset by it so that I'll be sending the right 'message'?

Holy that's young. Wow.

I agree with everyone here, that they're way too young to be wearing thongs at that age.

And you say that they're not "boy crazy", maybe they're not quite there yet being only 8 and 10... but if they're already wanting to wear thongs, they are obviously learning about stuff they shouldn't even really know about yet...

I didn't even know what a thong was at that age I don't think. I was too busy wanting to hang out with my friends to care about fashion.

And if at that age they're wanting to wear them, they're growing up to fast. Meaning, sooner than later, the boys in their school are going to notice the little "string" peeking over the top of the pants and...well it goes from there...

And I've seen how the young girls are acting now, and it's unbelievable. I work with a promotions department and put on community events for kids, and recently just did a fun event at a waterslides for kids the ages of 8-14.

It was supposed to be a night of games and watersliding and it turned out where there was girls in the hot tub taking their tops off, making out with other girls, doing dirty things with boys, they were drunk and completely disrespectful. We had security going all night to try and prevent it, but with almost 1000 kids, it was hard to keep track of everything.

And like I said, these kids were between 8-14. Just like your kids.. So please be careful and reconsider your girls from growing up to fast. Because it's becoming way too common for girls to be like this lately. And it's so sad..

For 8 and 10 it's too young they should at least be in their teens maybe 13 or 14. And it depends who you ask about if you should be upset. If I was you I'd confront them about it and tell them they couldn't wear them for a few more years. But like I said it depends on who you ask.

i think that if your being a resposible mother, why not. kids pick up on fashion fast when they are in school. if they are wearing them this young chances are they will grow out of it.

i would ask her why she wants to wear them, then act accordingly.

In my opinion its too young 8 and 10? But its your rules and if you choose to allow it then allow it.. No one can tell you what to do. They are good kids so you dont need to worry about it

actually its your choice and everyone has their own opinions!! i think its way to young i say if they want to wear them then start wearing them at 12/13. but if you think its wrong then maybe you shouldnt have them wear them.

I don't think that an eight year old or a ten year old
should be wearing thongs.

I think 8 & 10 are way too young. What is your wife thinking? I can only imagine what y'all will be going thru when they are 14 & 16.

8 and 10 is way too young

8 and 10?
they'll be pregnant by the time their 13.
wowwww.

i think this is wrong. they are too young. i would say 14-15 is a good age to wear them

that's gross. i would cut them if i were you..

she is to young

Thongs are not just overly sexy for a child, but also, thongs act as bridges for germs to move from the anus to the vagina, so more and more children will have vaginal infections, since I know little kids, and they're not that thorough when bathing or going to the toilet. You should reconsider this decision. Also, our kids are becoming more and more oversexualized. Why can't she just wear little granny panties with Strawberry Shortcake on them, like little kids should? And let me tell you, they are NOT more comfortable. Not at all. I do think you should put your foot down. What do you think a 19 year old male thinks when he sees her thong peeking out of the top of her pants? He's conditioned to be aroused by this image. While looking at your eight year old. GROSS!

WTF if they still play with barbies and have stuffed animals in their room they are WAYYYYYY WAY WAY too young. of coarse they're not BOY CRAZY right noww hell they're in elementry they're hormones haven't even kicked in and the guys are mild.. but omgosh that is way too young. and if you choose to let them still wear it you should have a serious talk on.. how.. risky that is it's like saying oh can my 14 year old daugher wear those underwears with the hole in the middle and the cut out nipple bras?? it's like.. ...seriously?? ---and you will never know how your daughers act exactly with boyss. come on.

hey you don't make any sense are you they're step-mother?

i think its a wee bit too young. but then again, if they are great kids like you say & you trust them you shouldnt have anything to worry about.
i hate thongs poking out of jeans. thats just a trashy no no. but, like most woman who wear thongs-they wear them so there is no pantyline. Thats probably why they do. And i think that is perfectly okay. I dont think you are in the wrong here..just keep an eye to make sure they arent wearing them for the wrong reasons.
Also, the cheap spandex, glittery, mesh ones can be unhealthy. since they are stuck up in all your girly curves it can create health issues-holding in that bacterica. COTTON THONGS ARE THE BEST OPTION. they come clean the easiest and hold less bascteria.

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hope my opinion helped you out!! =)

No, I think its fine. After all, if she's a good kid and doesn't act like a tramp why would it matter what her choice of underwear is? Especially if her mother helps buy them? She seems to have her head on her shoulders, as do you, so I think you shouldn't act like you're upset when you're not.

At least you're a good father to be concerned and you can place your belief on the side to be open-minded. I would tell anyone who ask this in my opinion that they are too young--I mean they have their entire teen years to wear thongs. I'm not saying they should wear undies that say 'monday, thursday, friday' on them, but God knows the fashion world as made very nice panties for pre teens. Besides, they may begin to think that they're too grown. God forbid a young boy sees this--they'll appear older than they really are, and that's something to be concerned about. If young people are given an inch they'll try for a foot--not 'cause they aren't a good kids, but 'cause they're just kids. I'll have to say parents shouldn't allow their girls to wear thongs at a young age cause I think as they get older they expect more leniency with other things of this matter.

Good luck on your decision man--it's not easy raising girls ;-)