I there a dress code for the water parks? Should there be?

[i.love.stitch]

oh my gosh...all the OP asked was "but would there be anyway for Disney to enforce a dress code if they had one?" and there is no need to jump down her throat for asking that. another thing is that quite a few people were upset at how americans view certain things, but look at how some of you are viewing the OP. She was just asking a simple question and there was no need to question her parenting ablity.

*another thing to the OP* i am a teenager (but i am older than your son) and by the time i was 13, the guys in my class were well aware of certain "types" of bathing suits

 

[amzking]

I too get tired of the suggestions that Americans are the ones in the wrong for their views on modesty, because their views are different than Europeans. Why are Europeans put up at the epitome of appropriate morals and behavior in this subject? The two cultures are simply different.

If the OP wants to research what her son might see at the water parks, and have a discussion with him about modesty, and perhaps not staring, in advance of her trip, I say good for her.

I am endeavoring to teach my nine year old DD modesty, because I do not want her thinking that wearing a see through belly shirt with a thong sticking out the back of some micro shorts is appropriate dress. Yes, children can be taught modesty. No, I do not simply ignore the subject because "she'll see it anyway."

 

[tiink3rbella]

I have a bathing suit that I would have no problem wearing if I were In Rio. However, I wouldn't wear it at any of the Disney water parks. I am not ultra conservative, or prudish about nudity at all. I think the OP has a point, though. This is Disney World, for pete's sake - not a meat market. Save the thongs for the beach.

Couldn't say it any better myself.

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Years ago while at TL an elementary aged (read not toddler) girl was running around in a bikini bottom. I was sitting close by when security explained to the mother that the little girl needed to put a top on and the woman (European) did as asked. She did seem a little confused about pedophiles but did not demand that American's conform to her culture rather, she did as the everyone around her did.

We've done a few clothing optional beaches when the children were younger and the kids didn't bat an eye. Wouldn't take my 13 yr old there now.

Walt Disney wanted a park where families could enjoy the day together.

 

[seashoreCM]

Since they televise Olympic and other swimming events with participants in Speedos, why is it objectionable for someone to wear a Speedo at a water park?

 

[MaryKatesMom]

Since they televise Olympic and other swimming events with participants in Speedos, why is it objectionable for someone to wear a Speedo at a water park?

Is that what American's where to the beach?

 

[mdsoccermom]

Since they televise Olympic and other swimming events with participants in Speedos, why is it objectionable for someone to wear a Speedo at a water park?

Well, most of the time, the men wearing speedos in water parks aren't as fit, trim and hairless as Olympic athletes.

 

[BlondeAlligator]

Well, most of the time, the men wearing speedos in water parks aren't as fit, trim and hairless as Olympic athletes.

I've had 2 kids and am not in the best shape of my life, but I'll be in a swimwuit at WDW in a few weeks...sure hope I don't offend you!!!

 

[Altoqueenkelly]

Is that what American's where to the beach?

Sometimes, yes. I have seen it a lot.

Well, most of the time, the men wearing speedos in water parks aren't as fit, trim and hairless as Olympic athletes.

So? Just because someone finds the image unattractive doesn't mean that it is inappropriate. He is showing nothing "sexual" so whats the big deal? Other than you don't like the sight of it? Easy to fix, look away.

 

[Altoqueenkelly]

I've had 2 kids and am not in the best shape of my life, but I'll be in a swimwuit at WDW in a few weeks...sure hope I don't offend you!!!

Exactly

 

[Wadecool]

I've had 2 kids and am not in the best shape of my life, but I'll be in a swimwuit at WDW in a few weeks...sure hope I don't offend you!!!

Don't ban it, tan it! I'll be out there in May, letting it all hang out!

 

[lllGurulll]

Don't ban it, tan it! I'll be out there in May, letting it all hang out!

I'll be out at the pools wearing a shirt. I burn to easy and my kids aren't very good at applying sunblock on my back.

 

[Lyndria]

I too get tired of the suggestions that Americans are the ones in the wrong for their views on modesty, because their views are different than Europeans. Why are Europeans put up at the epitome of appropriate morals and behavior in this subject? The two cultures are simply different.

If the OP wants to research what her son might see at the water parks, and have a discussion with him about modesty, and perhaps not staring, in advance of her trip, I say good for her.

I am endeavoring to teach my nine year old DD modesty, because I do not want her thinking that wearing a see through belly shirt with a thong sticking out the back of some micro shorts is appropriate dress. Yes, children can be taught modesty. No, I do not simply ignore the subject because "she'll see it anyway."

 

[ben1993]

*another thing to the OP* i am a teenager (but i am older than your son) and by the time i was 13, the guys in my class were well aware of certain "types" of bathing suits

Exactly. I was 13 only 5 years ago, and I can assure a 13 year old boy has sexual thoughts. There's no need to patronize him by having a 'talk' with him about some women in revealing bathing outfits.

 

[lllGurulll]

Exactly. I was 13 only 5 years ago, and I can assure a 13 year old boy has sexual thoughts. There's no need to patronize him by having a 'talk' with him about some women in revealing bathing outfits.

I don't know where we got off on having to "talk" to the OPs son here. She never even brought that up on her OP.

 

[ben1993]

I don't know where we got off on having to "talk" to the OPs son here. She never even brought that up on her OP.

She did in a later post

 

[lllGurulll]

She did in a later post

Yep, you are right. She sure did. I was thinking somebody else brought that up.

I still feel people are being way to hard on her for what is a reasonable question.

 

[Planogirl]

Thongs are pretty ugly but they are likely to become more prevalent. I wouldn't really discuss it with him but I might joke about it a little before you go. Young teens get embarassed so easily but he might appreciate a little laughing about it.

 

[ben1993]

Yep, you are right. She sure did. I was thinking somebody else brought that up.

I still feel people are being way to hard on her for what is a reasonable question.

I don't mean to sound harsh towards her at all, I just think it's a bit of a non-issue.

 

[sjaakie]

I think I found the perfect solution.
A smurfkini for women.