Summer is fast approaching, and this is an especially important time to discuss modesty with your girls. Modesty is such an important concept for girls to grasp. You may want to set up a contract or a deal with your daughter if she is having a hard time with choosing to be modest.
One of the best solutions to having a girl understand modesty is to begin discussing it with her when she is young. You can talk about the length of shorts and the importance of wearing shirts with sleeves when she is young, so that once she is a teenager, she will know what is expected of her.
It is important to clearly outline the expectations in your family when it comes to modesty. If you are paying for the clothing, then you have complete control over what is purchased. If she has her own job and money to spend on the clothing, you may need to find a way to help make modesty a priority.
There are many styles of clothing available with many modest options. If your daughter is having a hard time finding something she likes, that she feels comfortable wearing, you may need to order clothes online or from a catalogue. This allows her to look in places outside of the major stores and will give her many more options.
Of course it is important to set the example as a parent. As you dress modestly, it will teach her how important it is to her. You should also focus on teaching how to have a positive self-image and a healthy lifestyle. Many modesty issues are tied to self-esteem issues. If you can help to lift her self-esteem, she may stop struggling with modesty issues as much. You need to set the example in this area as well.
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