I don't believe in crop tops.

I don't believe in crop tops.

bikinis

sexy costumes

body con ANYTHING.

pants with sayings on the butt

anything with the word HOTTIE on it.

makeup

waxing of any body part

shoes with heels.

strapless anything

high slits

plunging necklines

shirts with low cut backs

shorts that look like panties

ON MY DAUGHTER.

These are items for sale in my six year old daughters size.

Let me make one thing clear here....what you all decide to do with your children, is your business. I am not here to throw stones or to try to condemn you for your choices. Lets also note that perverts will be perverts whether someone is wearing a bikini or a trash bag. This is my personal space and a  reflection of who I am. These are my own personal views and values.

I don't think I will ever understand the over sexualization that is happening we are doing to our daughters at such young ages and while I encourage Jordyn to make her own choices in what she wants to wear, i've also raised her with morals and self value. She understands that her body is HERS and she does not need to share it with the world to be accepted. 

But theres an overwhelming flood of over sexualized and under dressed elementary aged children going on And we parents are allowing this? WHY?....what is it with little girls and two pieces?....I understand that some parents say as toddlers it's easier for them to go to the bathroom. Ok...but what about our elementary school aged children that are fully capable of taking off their one piece to use the bathroom. Why are we as parents putting them in these teeny tiny bikinis? Why are we sending the message to them that THESE bathing suits are cuter? Not only that but why are we allowing our skinny child to wear the two piece but forcing our slightly heavier child into a one piece as if it is some sort of punishment for not being super thin? If we are going to use the convenience factor as an excuse to put our child in a bikini....shouldn't that be an equal opportunity excuse for both skinny and thicker children?

Isn't it obvious that we are giving our daughters body image issues as early as the age of six?!

I'm not arguing that the outfits (or lack there of) children are being allowed to wear will cause them to be targets for more perverts....because i whole heartedly believe that perverts and predators will be perverts and predators no matter what. I don't think that these young girls are dressing this way to attract the opposite sex, I think they are dressing this way because parents think its cute. and  because they want to fit in with their friends. What i'm concerned with is the body image and self esteem issues that we are giving our children. And while there are many many forums online with parents arguing that the media is forcing this upon their children.....i'm pretty sure mommy and daddy are the ones buying the clothes,unless your 3rd grader is working in some sweat shop and violating child labor laws that is.... The problem is happening......yes....but it is happening because people keep buying the products. With the boom of "fashionable kids" among us, i've seen up outfits on instagram that children are rocking that I would never even think of wearing. 

We can't blame the media for what our children are wearing. Yes, children see it and think its cool....but it is our job as parents to raise them with a consciousness of their body and the sacred temple that it is. It is not the medias job to care about us. There is this weird victim mentality that parents have about whether or not they have a choice to purchase these clothes. "well what can I do, little Vanessa won't wear anything else" "Little Tammy is throwing a tantrum about it. I just don't know what to do" I'll tell you what to do...put your foot down, spank little Tammy and Vanessa and take away her belongings until she gets some act right. It seems like parents are struggling with where to set boundaries with their children. You are not your childs friend and they are not entitled to anything. 

I understand children wanting to be fashionable...but what about fashionable AND functional?...Seriously, there are parents that send their children to school on days they have PE in high heeled sandals.........in elementary school...how exactly are they supposed to play in those?.....There are plenty of ways to allow your child to be fashion forward that do not include accentuating their non existent assets and still allow them to be comfortable and function like a normal child.

I just needed to rant for a while...

I also want to tell you guys about some news.

The Confident Kid Project now has an instashop on instagram. 

There is also a shop tab on the website.

The Confident Kid Closet.

There will be new, used, and handmade children's items up for sale. Handmade hair bows can be custom ordered as well. 

The biggest and best part is that 10% of all proceeds will go directly to funding the purchase of products that will be donated to The SHADE TREE LAS VEGAS. 

The Shade Tree is an amazing non-profit that shelters women, children and their pets. Each month we will be making purchases for items to be donated to help their cause. 

You can learn about The Shade Tree HERE

Please follow The Confident Kid Closet on instagram at @theconfidentkidcloset

Xo, Jeanice :)