Comments on: Carnival of Modesty - February 8, 2008 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/ Standing in the Gap in a Society that's Warring with God. Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:05:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc By: The Space Between My Peers » Just Linking: Leap Day 2008 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79863 The Space Between My Peers » Just Linking: Leap Day 2008 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:52:31 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79863 [...] The Carnival of Modesty at MIntheGap [...] [...] The Carnival of Modesty at MIntheGap [...]

]]> By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79820 MInTheGap Fri, 29 Feb 2008 03:07:00 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79820 Thanks for the compliment, Mary. It definitely took a whole lot longer to go through and come up with a conversation where it seemed like everyone was saying something instead of just pasting the links. I think it took like an hour to put this thing together! Whew! Thanks for the compliment, Mary. It definitely took a whole lot longer to go through and come up with a conversation where it seemed like everyone was saying something instead of just pasting the links. I think it took like an hour to put this thing together!

Whew!

]]> By: Mary http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79809 Mary Thu, 28 Feb 2008 22:35:08 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79809 Wow, Loved the format of this carnival, you outdid yourselves! Can't wait to check out some of these great sounding posts! <em>Mary's last blog post..<a href='http://homesteepedhope.com/2008/02/28/real-life-homeschooling/'>Real Life Homeschooling</a></em> Wow, Loved the format of this carnival, you outdid yourselves! Can’t wait to check out some of these great sounding posts!

Mary’s last blog post..Real Life Homeschooling

]]> By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79798 MInTheGap Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:25:26 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79798 I'm glad I found out who you really are, Natasha.  It was hard to figure out who wrote what at your blog.  So, "Bonnie" is now "Natasha" above.  <br><br>There were actually two posts that were included from Something Greater-- you guys, I mean girls, have a great blog there!<br> I’m glad I found out who you really are, Natasha.  It was hard to figure out who wrote what at your blog.  So, “Bonnie” is now “Natasha” above. 

There were actually two posts that were included from Something Greater– you guys, I mean girls, have a great blog there!

]]> By: Bethany and Natasha http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79796 Bethany and Natasha Thu, 28 Feb 2008 20:10:24 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79796 Hey, thanks for featuring Natasha's article! It is much appreciated!   This is a greta way to get the word out about the truths and importance of modesty. Keep on keeping on! <em>Bethany and Natasha's last blog post..<a href='http://somethinggreaterblog.wordpress.com/2008/02/12/is-there-something-greater/'>Is there Something Greater?</a></em> Hey, thanks for featuring Natasha’s article! It is much appreciated!
 
This is a greta way to get the word out about the truths and importance of modesty. Keep on keeping on!

Bethany and Natasha’s last blog post..Is there Something Greater?

]]> By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79792 MInTheGap Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:55:51 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79792 I fixed the years in your previous post. Did you see that you can edit a post that you've made previously by clicking on it? You should be able to edit a post for up to 30 minutes on this site... It's hard to find modest clothes-- unless you go online. I think that's what the ladies were saying on their sites. The biggest problem I have with online stores is that it's hard to try something on before you buy. You usually have to pay shipping at least one way. As far as shoes, it's funny you should mention that. We were looking at a house today (we're in the process of trying to find a place in the area to move to) and my wife's boots (which have at least a 2 inch heel) were easier to get on than mine when we went to check the garage. After not breaking my neck coming down the stairs I said to my wife and the realtor, "Why do you girls do this to yourselves!?" I find it amazing what women have to do or choose to do in the name of looking good. I fixed the years in your previous post. Did you see that you can edit a post that you’ve made previously by clicking on it? You should be able to edit a post for up to 30 minutes on this site…

It’s hard to find modest clothes– unless you go online. I think that’s what the ladies were saying on their sites. The biggest problem I have with online stores is that it’s hard to try something on before you buy. You usually have to pay shipping at least one way.

As far as shoes, it’s funny you should mention that. We were looking at a house today (we’re in the process of trying to find a place in the area to move to) and my wife’s boots (which have at least a 2 inch heel) were easier to get on than mine when we went to check the garage. After not breaking my neck coming down the stairs I said to my wife and the realtor, “Why do you girls do this to yourselves!?” I find it amazing what women have to do or choose to do in the name of looking good.

]]> By: Christine http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79788 Christine Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:39:36 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79788 Oops. My daughters are 6 and 8 years old. I got a smilie instead of the 8 because I used parenthesis. Sorry! <em>Christine's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/serenityhow/~3/242251430/not-found-on-ebay.html'>Not Found on eBay</a></em> Oops. My daughters are 6 and 8 years old. I got a smilie instead of the 8 because I used parenthesis. Sorry!

Christine’s last blog post..Not Found on eBay

]]> By: Christine http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79784 Christine Thu, 28 Feb 2008 17:19:48 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79784 This was a great discussion. I appreciate reading what other moms and dads have to say about modesty. I'm mom to two girls ( 6 and 8 ) and I've noticed that my daughters seem to have a natural sense of modesty. I don't know if it's really natural or something we've taught them (or both.) They get upset if they try on something that shows too much skin (say a top with a lower neckline) and seem very uncomfortable with it. Trust me, I'm thrilled and encourage it. At the same time, they want to dress like little girls (because they ARE little girls.) Someone commented that it's easy to find modest clothing and I have to disagree somewhat. To find appropriate clothing for my girls I have to go beyond the malls and "box" stores. Wal Mart and Target fit our budget, but not when they carry pants and skirts with words emblazoned across the backside. Try to find a nice, modest dress in this age range and it has me longing for their toddler years. They look more suitable for a 20 something out on the town. It's not that they don't carry more appropriate clothing, but the choices are few. My daughters are like a lot of girls their age. They want to dress like little girls but still be able to run, climb and play. Add to that the fact that I live in Southern California where it's warm most of the year, and sometimes it's really hot out. I've had to shop online more than I'd like to find clothing. The problem (besides price) is that the older they get, the more they need to try things on. I'm sorry to go on. I guess you touched a nerve (and thank you for it because it's important.) Don't even get me started on shoes! LOL! <em>Christine's last blog post..<a href='http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/serenityhow/~3/242251430/not-found-on-ebay.html'>Not Found on eBay</a></em> This was a great discussion. I appreciate reading what other moms and dads have to say about modesty.

I’m mom to two girls ( 6 and 8 ) and I’ve noticed that my daughters seem to have a natural sense of modesty. I don’t know if it’s really natural or something we’ve taught them (or both.) They get upset if they try on something that shows too much skin (say a top with a lower neckline) and seem very uncomfortable with it. Trust me, I’m thrilled and encourage it. At the same time, they want to dress like little girls (because they ARE little girls.) Someone commented that it’s easy to find modest clothing and I have to disagree somewhat.

To find appropriate clothing for my girls I have to go beyond the malls and “box” stores. Wal Mart and Target fit our budget, but not when they carry pants and skirts with words emblazoned across the backside. Try to find a nice, modest dress in this age range and it has me longing for their toddler years. They look more suitable for a 20 something out on the town. It’s not that they don’t carry more appropriate clothing, but the choices are few.

My daughters are like a lot of girls their age. They want to dress like little girls but still be able to run, climb and play. Add to that the fact that I live in Southern California where it’s warm most of the year, and sometimes it’s really hot out. I’ve had to shop online more than I’d like to find clothing. The problem (besides price) is that the older they get, the more they need to try things on.

I’m sorry to go on. I guess you touched a nerve (and thank you for it because it’s important.) Don’t even get me started on shoes! LOL!

Christine’s last blog post..Not Found on eBay

]]> By: MInTheGap http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79778 MInTheGap Thu, 28 Feb 2008 14:18:48 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79778 Thanks Andrew. Have you seen much of the site? One of the things that I'm becoming more aware of now that I have a (young) daughter is that I'm going to have to take care about how to guide her in knowing what's modest and appropriate. It's a big task. Thanks Andrew. Have you seen much of the site?

One of the things that I’m becoming more aware of now that I have a (young) daughter is that I’m going to have to take care about how to guide her in knowing what’s modest and appropriate. It’s a big task.

]]> By: Andrew Clarke http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79743 Andrew Clarke Thu, 28 Feb 2008 03:32:17 +0000 http://www.minthegap.com/2008/02/27/carnival-of-modesty-february-8-2008/#comment-79743 Your website makes fascinating reading. I'm the father of a 17 year old daughter, so I've had to form some views on the subject. It always seemed to me that women look more DIGNIFIED when they dress in a womanly way. Of course it's not for men to tell women how to dress, but then I've heard female fashion designers complaining about mens' lack of dress sense, then they come up with some shocking ideas for women and girls, like wearing trousers instead of skirts, which do not flatter some female figures, and it's as if they think being female is not as good as being male -which is not true. The two genders are different, but each can have complete respect for what they are. Why imitate the other gender? Your website makes fascinating reading. I’m the father of a 17 year old daughter, so I’ve had to form some views on the subject. It always seemed to me that women look more DIGNIFIED when they dress in a womanly way. Of course it’s not for men to tell women how to dress, but then I’ve heard female fashion designers complaining about mens’ lack of dress sense, then they come up with some shocking ideas for women and girls, like wearing trousers instead of skirts, which do not flatter some female figures, and it’s as if they think being female is not as good as being male -which is not true. The two genders are different, but each can have complete respect for what they are. Why imitate the other gender?

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