Friday, June 27, 2008

Think Modest ~ Teach them Young

Some questions and thoughts to spark your thinking:

Do you let your little girls dress in sleeveless shirts and dresses until they are older or do you insist that their shoulders are covered from the time they are born? What about crop tops that show bellies? Short shorts? How tight is too tight?

This modest thinking includes boys as well as girls. Should boys always wear shirts? I have been known to ask my own boys: "What if girls were to run around without their shirts on?" Oh how that makes them sqirm!

How do we teach our boys to respect girls and women? What tools do we employ to do these things? We cannot sit by and just expect them to absorb by osmosis a modest way of thinking. There must be conversation or the visual stimuli from the world will overwhelm them.

For any situation that may arise, we must actively engage them in conversations about the way people dress (and think and speak and act). It is a must! Do we teach them to look the other way? Do we teach them to hold their tongues? Do we help them practice what options they have if they are in an uncomfortable situation?

There's a nice article on JenMagazine that shares some thoughts about the shoulders. It's a good read for anyone with a pre-teen or teenage daughter. You will have to scroll down to find it: The Cold Shoulder: To See or Not to See? (For anyone who is not LDS and is not familiar with the garments that members of the Church wear, the article refers to the garment worn by adult members who have been through the temple, and the issue here can easily be understood by simply noting that garments have cap sleeves and that the only way to wear the garment appropriately is to cover it completely. Any questions? Just ask.)


Here's my daughter in a dress we made this spring. She covered her shoulders nicely with a sweater and looked just beautiful!

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Are we teaching modesty in our homes and families?

A thought provoking article written by Joseph Walker, national media specialist for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Public Affairs Department, appeared in the February 1992 edition of the Ensign. More Than Hemlines and Haircuts emphasizes that they way our young people dress influences their relationships with others, including Heavenly Father.

Laine's Letters

Some years ago I found this site through online friends and it has been inspiring. Laine writes about many topics and I've always considered her to have a modest heart and mind. Her love of Christ is evident in the thoughts she shares. I just thought you'd like to explore and enjoy. Laine's Letters

Friday, June 13, 2008

My swimsuit choice


The Iolani is the suit I purchased for my summer at
Ohana Swimwear
I had lost 7 pounds since January and when I purchased the suit, I literally struggled to try it on. I've lost 4 more pounds, but it's not happening yet! So... I have to lose more of the old cookies and brownies I've been storing up for so many years before it will fit well. I'll let you know when that happens!

Did you find a modest suit for your summer?

Wednesday, June 11, 2008

A great online magazine!

I found a great place to explore! Check out this online magazine and share it with all your sisters, young and old. http://www.jenmagazine.com/