LET GIRLS BE GIRLS AND WOMEN BE WOMEN!
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We are in a day and age where fashion and trends have managed to trickle their way deeply down into mainstream where even children nowadays are dressing up even more stylishly and grown-up than ever before. But at the same time, it is something that I think parents shouldn't let cloud their judgement when it comes to dressing their children and just because the retailer has made the mistake of putting it into their store doesn't mean they should by it. At the end of the day, children should be allowed to experience their childhood and there is absolutely nothing wrong with making them look fashionable or letting them wear a bikini - but sexualising them by making them wear "padded bikini' tops is where the issue lies and the line should be drawn there. It is an all wrong and complete delicate and dangerous matter all together - If the child does not have breasts, give them room to enjoy their childhood and develop their bodies in their own time!
*Mumsnet has now launched a campaign called 'LET GIRLS BE GIRLS' that allows retailers to sign on in support of their cause against provative clothing (and instruments i.e the Kiddie pole dancing kit and Playboy pencil case and notepad) for young children.