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zipplewrath

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7. You probably are... but

Wed May 26, 2021, 02:15 PM

May 2021

Quite honestly the problem is other people. And is she "empowered" and ready to deal with the inevitable morons? My younger sister, who had 5 older brothers, could "handle herself". You didn't try to intimidate my sister, she'd put you "in your place" quickly according to her friends who told me stories. And what that really means is taking a stance, or intervention well before it spins out of control. It ALSO means no "teasing" or "driving 'em crazy" just to get your kicks or to embarrass someone. It can make a person feel "powerful" to be able to manipulate other people.

But I suspect your wife is more than capable of handling this transition. Follow her lead.

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I feel like a damn hypocrite. [View all] JPPaverage May 2021 OP

I hear you. Joinfortmill May 2021 #1

I went through two daughters and 3 granddaughters in that phase. All I can say is... Binkie The Clown May 2021 #2

I have 2 teenaged daughters right now (13 and 15)... Moostache May 2021 #3

When I grew up we had short short mini skirts and hotpants Bev54 May 2021 #15

I was thinking same thing in 1972 Tree Lady May 2021 #17

i understand, too NJCher May 2021 #4

A good question might be, what are you worried about? HUAJIAO May 2021 #5

Nothing wrong at all with being a protective Dad! As long as your daughter knows why you're SWBTATTReg May 2021 #6

You probably are... but zipplewrath May 2021 #7

Are you guys putting men's illicit thoughts on your daughter's shoulders? LakeArenal May 2021 #8

+1000 PortTack May 2021 #13

What, exactly, is your worry? That what she wears will make her a target for assault? WhiskeyGrinder May 2021 #9

Short shorts do not cause assaults, period. Laffy Kat May 2021 #10

I never said anything like that JPPaverage May 2021 #19

Time to have a hard conversation about choices Ms. Toad May 2021 #11

You're not being a hypocrite - it's really tough being a parent these days FakeNoose May 2021 #12

You might want to Google high school women's track and field uniforms Arazi May 2021 #14

I (sort of) ran track in high school JPPaverage May 2021 #20

I would LOVE for my tween to be wearing something like this ... uponit7771 May 2021 #22

It Happens Around That Age, Sir The Magistrate May 2021 #16

We're all human... Wounded Bear May 2021 #18

Your concern exist because of others. RegularJam May 2021 #21

You could try something like this ripcord May 2021 #23