Thursday, September 07, 2006

Modesty Matters

Modesty matters.

Shannon at Rocks in my Dryer posted about Modesty, and she and Everyday Mommy started this: Moms for Modesty. This is so important.

Do we think that rates of child abuse, kidnappings and child pornography are because of the internet? Hormones in our meat? Possibly, but more likely is that our culture sexualizes children, especially our little girls. We need to choose modest clothes for our daughters, and ourselves, to set the example. Not frumpy, not ugly. Modest clothes can be attractive and fun. Let's protect our daughters from prying eyes and minds. Let's protect our sons and brothers and all the men from the temptation to see girls as women and to see women as objects. Men are accountable, too. But have you ever considered how hard it is for a recovering alcoholic to be in a bar? Some people have powerful urges or curiosities that are harmful, both to themselves and others. Why torture them? Why introduce the idea to young men or boys that girls are nothing more than bodies to please them? Because it's cute?

That's not cute. That's revolting.

Sign up and show your report. There's a petition at: http://www.everydaymommy.net/everyday-mommy/2006/9/5/moms-for-modesty.html, whether you're a mom, an aunt, a dad, an uncle, or just for crying out loud, a person who likes children. Protect our kids.

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