Girls Can't Wear Boy Swim shorts
By Robin
@Daelii (5619)
United States
June 9, 2021 3:04pm CST
Oh my gosh was yesterday....
All of my kids have grown since last summer and none of their swimsuits fit them anymore. I tried to do online ordering, but none of it would be here in time before they go to church camp.
So I braved a physical store on my own. I knew my girls measurements, what they wanted, and could talk to them on a video call. So for two of my three kids, I was able to easily pick out a tankini with swim shorts they wanted (there was only one pattern available and they didn't mind being twins)
One daughter really loved a tankini set but doesn't like the idea of wearing just a regular bathing suit bottom and didn't want to wear matchy with her sisters.
So I picked up the tankini set she liked and went over to the boys swim shorts area to start matching colors....so she could have a bottom.
I can not believe how many people thought to voice issues over me buying "boy swim shorts for a girl" or possibly "getting a girl unicorn top for a boy". Overall, I can't believe anyone had the balls to comment on a situation they didn't even know enough about, on what they were getting mad over!
After I calmly explained it to the first person, I pretty much just ignored anyone else that felt entitled to comment. Why did it matter to them??? Even the walmart worker felt compelled to tell me 3 times I was putting boy swim shorts next to a girl swim suit. She stopped after I asked her if she could point me to the girl swim shorts that cover a girl's body in a modest fashion?
Its my child and if my child is uncomfortable going out in public in what she considers swimming underwear, then by all means I'm gonna get her a pair of shorts so she can be happy in her own body and focus on having fun.
I am very happy to the other mom there that stepped in, in a nice way and helped me match patterns and fine a cute pair that perfectly matched her top! She was a great blessing to met and it was nice to know, there are still good people out there willing to help someone out!
Why are people so focused on dictating what a child can wear?
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12 responses
@Juliaacv (50857)
• Canada
9 Jun 21
@Daelii People need to mind their own business, but its always those that do not, that are out when quiet innocent people, like yourself, are out shopping. I used to fall into that category, but I talk back now-too bad it too me over 50 years to learn that little lesson. 
At any rate, I really hope that your children are happy with what you bought for them, that is what counts.
At any rate, I really hope that your children are happy with what you bought for them, that is what counts.1 person likes this
@Daelii (5619)
• United States
10 Jun 21
@Juliaacv thank you! they are very happy with it! I don't care what my kids wear as long as they are happy with it. I wear a takini usually with a swim skirt or a swim dress just because I am real partial to skirts and love the flexibility to still be in an "outfit" when out of the pool. It makes it easier to help little ones when not fussing over my own covers!
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
9 Jun 21
Exactly! I can't ever imagine ever saying something so mean to someone or anyone having such issues! In the past I've dealt with poor criticism by ignoring it and still just doing my own thing. A lot of the times, my kids are wearing regular boy shorts since they actually go down their legs more and fit properly. My kids like their clothes that way.
girl shorts are on average 65% shorter than boy shorts. Why?
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
10 Jun 21
Yes! She was so happy to find out one of the girls at the church group has the same swimsuit! The other girl had a pair of blue swim shorts so it was like kind of twins, but not. They each had their own style and I love seeing kids being able to happy and confident.
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@wolfgirl569 (105254)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Jun 21
People have to be in everyones business anymore. I would have told them off.
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@wolfgirl569 (105254)
• Marion, Ohio
11 Jun 21
@Daelii I often am just as surprised as everyone else when I say something. If it pops in my head I will say it most of the time. And that kind of crap sets me off fast.
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
10 Jun 21
I wanted to! I am more or less the person that just bites my lip, does my own thing, then later thinks of what I should have said! Then after that, I'm glad I didn't say anything mean in anger since overall, its not like I will ever run into them again.
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
9 Jun 21
oh my gosh.... I am so glad I haven't run across that! The crap they are forcing on young girls is so irritating to me. Have you seen the LOL dolls? They should be banned. Instead most people are unaware of giving them hot water baths or ice cold baths will reveal adult lingerie on little girl dolls. Even the maker includes actual boy genital's on the boy dolls because "girls need to learn to not be afraid of seeing the other parts".
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/12394574/lol-surprise-dolls-cold-water-lingerie-appearance-controversy/
@Deepizzaguy (102072)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
9 Jun 21
I am of the belief that one person would find the bathing suit that a child wears offensive compared to being modest since beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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@Deepizzaguy (102072)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Jun 21
@Daelii It is like the saying "if you do not like a show, do not watch it."
@kaylachan (68508)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
9 Jun 21
Over the years, people have become bored and more openly opinionated. There was a time, when the polocy was don't ask, don't tell and people kept their opinions to themselves. Now a days that's rare. Girls should be able to wear what makes them comfortable. It's not like she doesn't have a top to wear.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
11 Jun 21
I blame Social Media. People now act as if they were online and feel the need to comment on anything and everything.
In the age of Communication, people have lost the ability TO communicate.
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@Vikingswest1 (6304)
• United States
12 Jun 21
@Daelii
Courtesy is missing. Please and thank you are sadly missing too.
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
12 Jun 21
That is a good way to view it! I hadn't even thought of it like that. Its so true too. There is so much more information shared on facebook that on average, I wouldn't ever have known had this been 20 years ago! if it was shared it was done in a conversation and not a post!
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@Daelii (5619)
• United States
12 Jun 21
@Vikingswest1 Its so sad! I am doing my best to raise my kids without most of the current tv shows/programs and went old school like vintage carebears and my little ponies! I just don't feel like the current trends really teach much quality or character to people.
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@RasmaSandra (79362)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
10 Jun 21
I think children can wear what they like and mix and match swimwear since they are not so fashionable yet, I am glad you got some help in the store,
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@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
11 Jun 21
Some possibly just wanted to help out not realizing they weren't really helping after all.
@Courtlynn (67086)
• United States
10 Jun 21
I'm glad you were able to find them suits, even with the hassle others were trying to give you.
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