I’ve noticed a lot of shirts for this age group are short and boxy, but not midriff (though midriff shows if kid lifts her arms up). I think that’s a good compromise and where I’d draw the line.

I've told my daughter, no bellies at school, it's not allowed (as far as I know the school does not actually have a dress code position on this, but it's a good enough reason for her).

I do let her wear what she wants around the house and on weekends. Like other PPs have said, this is more about trying out fashion and styles and seeing what she likes.

Stop sexualizing children. This thread is ridiculous. I'm pretty sure a seven year old has no idea why you would be shaming her for for having a stomach and wanting to wear an outfit that is pretty popular right now with teenagers. Get a grip.

Are you all the same parents for dress your little children up in makeup and tiny outfits for cheer and dance. Cause personally I find that WAY worse than a crop top.

My now 8 year old got into crop tops last year. At first, I was against it, but she would tie up her shirt in a hair band at school to make a crop top. I stopped worrying about it and it is totally fine. I don’t feel comfortable in a crop top most of the time, but she does, so why is that a problem?

Umm. What's wrong with a child showing off her stomach. It's not a great look for school, but for hanging out. She's a child. Who cares?

Anonymous wrote:My almost 7yo saw teenagers in the neighborhood wearing crop tops and wanted to do the same. I told her no but I have caught her trying to tie her shirts up high with a scrunchie. I told her she can't go out like that so she doesn't. She tests out all sorts of fashion that she sees- some in the totally opposite direction-- floor length prairie dresses etc. It's not about sexualization in her case, she wouldn't even understand that concept.

Why is she like this?? Is she being abused? This is the kind of behavior that groomed kids display.

Anonymous wrote:Trashy and if you let her dress that way she's at risk of some pervert eyeing her up your job is to protect her.

Perverts will eye up your little princess in smocking and bows too fyi. This is not a compelling reason for policing a child’s clothes. People can (and unfortunately will) be creepy about literally anything.

That being said, no I would not let my 7yo wear a crop top. I’m fine declaring certain things including types of clothing as for older kids/adults only according to our house rules. I have similar rules for makeup, body modifications like ear piercing, having a cell phone, etc. Nothing wrong with parents who choose different ages to allow these things than me — I would let my kid be friends with a crop top and earring wearing, cell phone having 7yo — but I set the “what is age and situation appropriate” rules in my house. My mother did the same for me growing up and I never found it terribly restrictive since the ages she set for things seemed fair and consistent.

My almost 7yo saw teenagers in the neighborhood wearing crop tops and wanted to do the same. I told her no but I have caught her trying to tie her shirts up high with a scrunchie. I told her she can't go out like that so she doesn't. She tests out all sorts of fashion that she sees- some in the totally opposite direction-- floor length prairie dresses etc. It's not about sexualization in her case, she wouldn't even understand that concept.

Anonymous wrote:Um yeah no.

My exact reaction.

Trashy and if you let her dress that way she's at risk of some pervert eyeing her up your job is to protect her.

Anonymous wrote:What happens when she wants a tattoo like some teens too?

Bring it on boo

What happens when she wants a tattoo like some teens too?

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Anonymous wrote:The oversexualization and policing of girls bodies so gross.

I let my 9yo wear what she wants. Including crop tops.

So if she wanted to wear shorts with her butt cheeks out, you would be ok with that too?

Different poster who lets her 7 year old show her stomach in clothes (not quite crop tops but slightly longer). Obviously having your butt hanging out is different. I would not allow that at any age. Mine also wears bikinis exclusively except for swim lessons. Doesn’t bother me at all but I have plenty of friends who feel differently. It’s all good. Do you what makes you feel comfortable.

Anonymous wrote:The oversexualization and policing of girls bodies so gross.

I let my 9yo wear what she wants. Including crop tops.

So if she wanted to wear shorts with her butt cheeks out, you would be ok with that too?

Um yeah no.