tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post7915070939515949885..comments2023-10-25T06:36:41.306-05:00Comments on The Modest Mom: Teaching Little Girl's To Be ModestCaroline @ The Modest Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02123409892782508684noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-45189439773294229892011-05-21T23:47:55.889-05:002011-05-21T23:47:55.889-05:00I am trying to teach my 4 daughters to be modest. ...I am trying to teach my 4 daughters to be modest. Unfortunately, I can't find any Biblical instruction as to what body parts must remain covered. The early church's teachings has very little as well. Where can I find explicit instruction as to what body parts should remain hidden and what parts are acceptable in open view?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-74861722262176453222011-05-05T02:43:01.463-05:002011-05-05T02:43:01.463-05:00Your daughter is absolutly beautiful :) Thank you ...Your daughter is absolutly beautiful :) Thank you for sharing this post you honestly can not hear about modesty enough! Thank you for the book reccomendations as well I will be ordering some of those soon :) <br /><br />God Bless,<br />AmberAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14515104595710038039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-81263959497110968462011-05-04T10:19:48.816-05:002011-05-04T10:19:48.816-05:00Wow, I'm glad I bought two copies of that Mcca...Wow, I'm glad I bought two copies of that Mccall's when I did! In two sizes. And I'm in the idst of making the ruffly slip for my 4-year-old, to be a nightgown.<br />KatieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-21693248014320396702011-05-02T10:09:27.507-05:002011-05-02T10:09:27.507-05:00I've been reading here for quite some time, th...I've been reading here for quite some time, though I don't think I've commented yet. <br /><br /> I really enjoyed this post, I have such a heart for modesty (which my mother also instilled in me) and I am delighting in training my daughter this way. <br /><br /> But I also thought I'd pull to the table another note. I have four sons and Since they were tiny I've also been talking to them about modesty. How do they identify a modest woman, what to do when they see an immodest woman, how to handle standing in the checkout lanes in the store (magazine racks are RIGHT at children's levels) ect... <br /><br /> Also, how to be modest themselves, like wearing a shirt while swimming, or playing outside, NOT wearing boxers when wearing shorts and the like. It's important to train our young men up understanding these principles well because they will be choosing wives and raising daughters one day themselves! <br /><br /> anyhow, beautifully written... A book that we LOVE that I didn't see on your list is "The Princess and the Kiss"moseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12675140845612619445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-23311999331970336412011-04-30T05:08:14.190-05:002011-04-30T05:08:14.190-05:00Mother is available as a free ebook, so I'll b...Mother is available as a free ebook, so I'll be reading it soon. :-) Thanks for the suggestion. Stepping Heavenward might be another one in the same category.Phyllishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529794989164847124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-36102099668167404042011-04-29T20:12:50.728-05:002011-04-29T20:12:50.728-05:00I have no daughters so this is not a problem for m...I have no daughters so this is not a problem for me - not a big issue for boys.<br /><br />But I totally agree with you about little girls and dresses - I sat in a meeting where a mother had brought her little girl (she was around 3), she was very good and sat quietly throughout the meeting colouring in and eating!! However she did one other other thing, she spent most of the 1 hour lifting up her dress so everyone in the room (mostly male) could see her underwear. At no stage did the mother stop her and it was very distracting I must say. I just wanted to call across the room to the mother and remind her about modesty!. It would have been nicer if she was wearing leggings underneath or bloomers as you suggested. Even shorts would have done the job. <br /><br />Love those patterns.<br /><br />Blessings.Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882774610725490491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-78623709377115462712011-04-29T09:11:32.693-05:002011-04-29T09:11:32.693-05:00I grew up a jeans and t-shirts kind of gal going t...I grew up a jeans and t-shirts kind of gal going to public school for most of my schooling. Though two years were at a christian school where dresses were required, I wore pants under my dresses. *smile* I am now a dresses and skirts momma and am starting our daughter in dresses. When given a pants outfit she wears it until it fits inapropriately in my humble oppinion. *smile* I have had both family and friends ask why I do this and I tell them it is to show her that it's a blessing to be able to dress like a lady. I am, also, not against jeans though there is an aprpriate fit of those that is sledom seen in public these days. *smile/sigh* There is nothing unbiblical about wearing jeans we are to be modest and jeans can fit in that catagory. *smile* Thanks for talking about this so publicly. Have a blessed day and enjoy your little blessings! *big smile* Sincerely, Mommy of two little blessings & so much more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-10818756933418078662011-04-28T22:50:50.707-05:002011-04-28T22:50:50.707-05:00@ Jes, It can be so hard to think about offending ...@ Jes, It can be so hard to think about offending family! Here are a few thoughts for you...<br /><br />If a dress is sleeveless, can you put a shirt on under it? If the shorts are cotton instead of jean, can you use them under dresses like I mentioned? Also, you might look to see if you have any children's consignment sales where you live. I just went to one,and you can find good deals! Thrift stores, Children Orchards or Once Upon A Child (they do get pricey though) are all good options. Also, keep in mind that your two year old does not need tons of clothes. That's something I always remind myself. I'll try to blog soon on what my daughter exactly has, and show pictures. I hope the Lord blesses you, and that you can find the time and energy to make a new start. :)Caroline @ The Modest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123409892782508684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-10147206058717847672011-04-28T22:25:03.724-05:002011-04-28T22:25:03.724-05:00I just wrote the longest comment, which Blogger at...I just wrote the longest comment, which Blogger ate. Well, the short version:<br /><br />This post (and whole blog) are a ministry to me. Please write more on this topic of little girls! Mine is 2.5, so I am in your same place. But I was not raised with such a strong background so I struggle a lot. I have felt convicted lately: she wears all hand-me downs from a cousin one year older. Thank you God for free clothes! But they are almost all sleeveless, short shorts, even tops with no backs! I am bothered. But to go another route means buying or sewing an ENTIRE new wardrobe. Also, possibly offending the cousin. Thank you for insights and resources. I need to buy some of those patterns and make a new start. Oh Father, help me!jeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01352285730148421399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-490054187976701242011-04-28T20:17:14.574-05:002011-04-28T20:17:14.574-05:00@ Deanne, Thank you SO much for those sweet words!...@ Deanne, Thank you SO much for those sweet words! I am blessed beyond words that my little blog ministers to you. Honestly, everything I am today I owe to my Heavenly Father and to the fact that I had a precious godly Mother raise me. I was so blessed to have her teach me all these things, and I miss her so much!Caroline @ The Modest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123409892782508684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-38216465201054209972011-04-28T19:43:00.037-05:002011-04-28T19:43:00.037-05:00Thank-you!!! I am so impressed with your blog and ...Thank-you!!! I am so impressed with your blog and share it with everyone I can, especially my daughter and sons. The post your husband wrote yesterday about modesty was incredible, putting into words what I needed to hear as a teenager forty years ago! May God bless you each day as you fulfill this mission of teaching women, girls, and families about modesty, respect and honor. (That's how I describe your blog, hope that's okay!)Deannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13157228735060548155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-51795074936029306652011-04-28T14:54:37.211-05:002011-04-28T14:54:37.211-05:00Great resources.Great resources.Far Above Rubieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05090466984173332753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-40651410781493869842011-04-28T14:45:53.270-05:002011-04-28T14:45:53.270-05:00Sarah, I don't know why I never thought of mak...Sarah, I don't know why I never thought of making matching bloomers, what a great idea!!Caroline @ The Modest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123409892782508684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-37693071413899079012011-04-28T12:48:48.721-05:002011-04-28T12:48:48.721-05:00Thanks so much for this post. That picture of your...Thanks so much for this post. That picture of your daughter is precious! I love seeing little girls dressed like little girls! You're right when little girls wear dresses (or skirts or jumpers), bloomers or something similar is necessary! :) Without that, dresses aren't very modest on them.<br /><br />If you sew, making matching bloomers to go with whatever dress you're making works great. By using matching fabric, the bloomers aren't as obvious even when they show. I've made dozens and dozens of matching bloomers for my local customers. :)Miss Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210614056832177557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-73666578469907735612011-04-28T11:48:06.411-05:002011-04-28T11:48:06.411-05:00Great post! I have 2 daughters 5 1/2 and almost 1...Great post! I have 2 daughters 5 1/2 and almost 10. My 5yo, you can't get her in pants. My older one, it's hard to get her out of them! Problem is, she only likes dresses that are princess like. I can't seem to find them affordably. Unfortunately, I don't sew. I also have trouble simply finding dresses that are long enough. Most dresses for her age are about mid thigh and we don't allow dresses to be above the knee, preferably a couple inches below. She's quite thin, so when I size up, it ends up hanging on her. Praying they'll be a turn in society and it will be easy to get long dresses for girls right at the store.Joyfully @ homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13318653471409406910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-2301992616716508662011-04-28T11:10:18.905-05:002011-04-28T11:10:18.905-05:00Thank you so much for answering some of my questio...Thank you so much for answering some of my questions in this post. I have 2 five year old girls and a 6 month old little girl. The 5 year olds are not too hard to dress modestly right now, but I never know how to handle the baby. When I do dress her in dresses she pulls them up over her head. Right now I just put a onesie on underneath, but summer in Texas gets really hot, and I can't do that I summer. Thanks for the advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-39699577738956303612011-04-28T10:04:04.311-05:002011-04-28T10:04:04.311-05:00Great post. Looking forward to the series.Great post. Looking forward to the series.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03816096081381689162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-64144428858793276722011-04-28T09:46:29.561-05:002011-04-28T09:46:29.561-05:00@Colleen, I'll do a post soon on that topic!@Colleen, I'll do a post soon on that topic!Caroline @ The Modest Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02123409892782508684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-88360739650337695752011-04-28T09:29:10.165-05:002011-04-28T09:29:10.165-05:00Thank you so much for posting this! First you lit...Thank you so much for posting this! First you little girl is just beautiful! Those eyes just melt the heart! And second I really appreciate the practical advice in this post...basically just start teaching simply from an early age? I agree that many people view raising Godly daughters (sons, children in general I suppose.:) in this world we live in is a daunting task...I definitely fall prey to that sort of thinking. Any ideas on how to raise little boys to be young men who value modesty in women and treat them with respect? I'm sorry to bombard you with questions but these are areas in which I'll gladly take all the help I can get.:)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13564805397010089954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-48780248418989531542011-04-28T09:13:10.848-05:002011-04-28T09:13:10.848-05:00This is a great post. My daughter is 8 years old a...This is a great post. My daughter is 8 years old and we have discussed modesty with her for as long as I can remember. Those are some great resources and I have a few of those. The ones I don't have, I have on my wish list on paperbackswap!<br />Blessings,<br />RashelAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07453870351365234539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-4878183816451852402011-04-28T09:11:23.420-05:002011-04-28T09:11:23.420-05:00what a great post! Thank you so much! I'll be ...what a great post! Thank you so much! I'll be having my first little girl in August and I'm so excited for her to arrive! I have 2 boys now and I can't wait to have a little girl around!Jaymiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10576537869198570836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46042966286263963.post-78443064706571493392011-04-28T09:05:01.740-05:002011-04-28T09:05:01.740-05:00I love this post! I have a 3 yr. old daughter, too...I love this post! I have a 3 yr. old daughter, too, and she is by nature so girly, much more than her mom ;)<br />I, like you, am resting more on the examples of my mother and grandmothers in raising her to be modest. I know she will see immodesty, but my goal is to be the modest example to her. I've found that since she already loves wearing dresses, that my wearing and being the example of what is modest has been the best way to influence her. <br />I also love to sew and have found it's a great way for me to dress more modestly as well as to dress her that way. One of the things we've learned is almost always bloomers or pants are required, lol, and I don't mind if she wears pants as long as they fit her without being too tight or too short (for shorts).<br /> Another thing I am trying to do is have her start wearing slips, and have found a great way to make her slips is to use my old ones cut down, especially to make half slips for her, and she loves it when I make a gathered one, because it makes her skirt "poufy". I think part of modesty includes the right undergarments as well. <br />Really enjoy your blog. Love in Christ!Sarah https://www.blogger.com/profile/18070656616946358428noreply@blogger.com