G-strings and teenagers

United States
January 12, 2007 9:41am CST
We took my step daughter shopping the other day for clothes and I refused to buy g-strings for her. I told her no. I have just come to find out that her mother already buys them for her. As far as I am concerned there is only one reason to wear them and that is for somebody. Am I wrong? Should 14 and 15 year olds being wearing G-strings. Is this something that is normal. How would you handle it? Kids are growning up way to fast and it's scary with the clothes out there right now.
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• United States
12 Jan 07
All my daughters wear them. They started wearing them at the age of 14. They say they are really comfortable. I couldn't see how so I bought myself one. and they are comfortable. The mostly wear them when playing sports. That way they don't get all sweaty and don't have to keep pulling their underwear out of their butts. I see nothing wrong in letting them wear them. Kids do grow up fast but you have to go with the flow
• United States
12 Jan 07
I agree with you. The only reason she would want to wear a g-string is for someone else to see it on her. That could just mean she wants someone to see her wearing it with her jeans and not necessarily with her clothes off. You know how the strings can be on the hips above the waist of the jean. Her friends may have them and that makes her want one. But, it does attract unnecessary attention and sends a message to people about her. It also makes a parent wonder about other things that may be happening in her life.
• United States
12 Jan 07
That is exactly how I feel about it. I don't alreay like the low riders for them but to see a g-string on top of it. It just makes me sick to my stomach. I feel it's an invitation for something bad and want to try and prevent that.
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@mariner68 (1276)
• India
12 Jan 07
kids are definitely growing up fast,now, thanks to the movies and TV. wearing such things shuold be avoided as it will create a wrong impression, even if the girl is a good girl. there's an age for everything and the children should wear what the parents decide.
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@brimia (6581)
• United States
12 Jan 07
I don't think they're very comfortable but they do prevent panty lines which I think is the only good thing about them.
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• United States
13 Jan 07
Then why wear them at all?
• United States
12 Jan 07
Right now it's the thing to wear G-strings at that age. I have two daughters and neither one is going to be wearing them until they get a job and buy some without me knowing. It's suppose to be for just your man, but also if you think about it,they are very comfortable.
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• United States
13 Jan 07
I did verify. Her mom stated it was ok. I told her mom since we are the ones that pay for the clothes we will be the one taking her shopping since she doesn't watch what she buys.
• United States
13 Jan 07
There is no way for you to prevent your child or whomever's child from wearing a G-string or a thong in that matter. I do agree that they are good for sports and that is a good argument, however usually it is to show off outside of the jean or with clothes off. If I were in your shoes, and since I would be the one doing the laundry I would just take them...and throw them in the garbage since that is where they belong- not for young girls. If they ask, just say "I don't know, arn't you a little young to be wearing g-strings"? LoL, great idea, eh?
• United States
13 Jan 07
You should also ask her Mom to verify it.. I forgot to add that in, but it's always best to get moms approval.
@lisado (1227)
• United States
12 Jan 07
There is no way I'd allow my teenage daughter to wear a g-string. I don't think it's appropriate for a girl that age to need to wear one. My husband and I, however, see eye to eye on this. How does your husband feel about it? Has he been asked at all what his view is on this? Since you are the "step" parent, it could cause a lot of friction between you since her mom said she could and you said no. It could start the "you don't have to listen to her because I'm your mom" issues, if it isn't already one. Maybe a nice pair of bikini type would be a compromise? On a personal note, I don't know why someone would want their underwear crammed up their backside, anyway. lol It would drive me bonkers!!
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• United States
13 Jan 07
Yeah he agrees with me but her mom thinks it's ok. I don't personnally like them either.
@lucalucky (1839)
• Italy
12 Jan 07
Kids are growing up fast, I agree with you. At the same time I have to say that, probably, they can buy and wear G-string if they like also if they are really young. Any age and era has his strange dress. These are the years of G-string- I don't like them very much but young people want! Can we stop them?
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@Juan21 (23)
• United States
13 Jan 07
yes.it is normal if you buy her g-strings.it is what kids do these days.do you want your step daughter to be a loser?
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@mzbubblie (3839)
• United States
13 Jan 07
To be honest, I wear G-strings because when I wear fitted jeans, I hate for the pantyline imprint to show. I don't believe a g-string is just for showing someone. As to if you are wrong, If I had a daughter and she wanted to wear them, I would purchase them for her, but I would ask her first why she prefer g-strings over panties. I would be fair and wait for her answer...
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@shywolf (4514)
• United States
12 Jan 07
Yuck. I am so sorry to hear that her mother would already buy something like that for her at the age of 14 or 15. That is way too young. You're right, ti's hard to imagine any other reason for her to be wearing it than to show off. And she shoudln't be showing off those parts of her body at that age. It's not wrong of you to think that it is too young. I agree with you 100%!
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• United States
12 Jan 07
I started wearing them when I started high school because I had to wear a skirt for an organization I was a part of. Thongs don't show underwear lines - that is what they are made for. i don't think there is anything wrong with wear them at a young age. Just because you wear a thong doesn't mean you want people to see them - they are comfortable and do serve a function other than guy like the way they look on. Talk with her about it - ask her why she wear them and explain to her your concern.
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• United States
15 Jan 07
I did ask and tried to tell her why I thought it was bad. I was told by both her and her mom that it really is none of my business.
@patrice7 (1191)
• United States
13 Jan 07
gstrings are uncomfortable to use specially for teens because they are accustomed to panties. arent we all?. anyway i think that if u were a g string you intend to show it to someone, for that someone to appreciate it. so if i had a daughter id never allow her to wear it until she comes to an age were she can choose for herself.
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@lifeiseasy (2292)
• United States
12 Jan 07
The exact samething has happened to me. I was flabberghasted. I could not belive the real mother would want her own daughter to be like her. I choose to say no also. Dad stood up for the same but the real mother was very upset. Oh well. Kids need disicple and guidance( some mothers still so as well) I was just glad that the real mother didn't have custody and rarely saw the step daughter.
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@rein2410 (809)
• Australia
12 Jan 07
I agree with u that usually they buy G string to show it to someone. Why would u wanna wear G string anyway?
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@juls2me2 (2150)
• United States
12 Jan 07
I sure do thank God he gave me boys and not a girl. I remember that my mom used to buy me special underware when I was finally 15 and 16. Special meaning: lacy and maybe hi-cut bikini style and matching bra sets. I loved those and they made me feel so sexy and womanly. I'm glad she did...because once I got married those cute little sizes wouldn't fit if I wanted them too. I don't think there is anything wrong with that...you're teaching your daughter that there is appropriate underwear that covers your body that looks beautiful too. As far as G-strings, as a parent....no way would I buy them for my daughter. It's like you're giving permission for promiscuity.
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@magikrose (5429)
• United States
12 Jan 07
I am 31yrs old and I dont even wear a g-string except for my husband ONLY. That age is way too young to be wearing intimate clothing like that. I dont care if no one sees it, it is still wrong. If I were you I wouldent buy them at all. If her mother wants to buy them then let her but at least you know you bought her clothing that is right for her age.
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@anja31 (708)
• Canada
12 Jan 07
That is right, but I have a nice who is 14 years old and wearing g-strings. In my opinion is that to young
• United States
12 Jan 07
Honestly I dont know when it is okay for a little girl to wear a g-string. When I have kids, if i have a daughter I will let my wife deal with that really because I dont even want to imagine that.
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@kaspyv (1011)
• United States
13 Jan 07
Honestly...i don't think the only reason they want to wear them is for "someone". believe it or not...some girls just find them more comfortable than other types. my daughter has been wearing them for most of her life and her 19 yr old daughter has also worn them since she was about 14...for comfort nothing more. actually when you think about it...its better to wear the g-string underwear than the string bikinis we have all seen on the beaches.
13 Jan 07
Thanks an interesting point, i hadn't thought of it that way.
• United States
12 Jan 07
i agree, the only reason to wear one is to show it off....she is to young but you are not her mother..i would probably drop the subject but would not buy them
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