Swimsuit season is upon us and as a mother I am constantly working to refine my explanation of modesty, without having to resort to the cover-every-situation rules of the school dress code. Here’s this year’s version: modesty is like sitting at a table with a bunch of people and having a pack of gum. Don’t be bringing that stuff out if you don’t intend to share.
Sounds like an invitation to me. 😉
I remember Mom telling me I was too young to wear a two-piece suit when I was a kid. Then when I was finally “old enough,” I was told it was too immodest! And I wasn’t asking for a bikini, just a cute two-piece bathing suit…