https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 10:18:48 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really/page/2#post-1040803 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 20:30:49 +0000 Grace 1040803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Meh, he probably just figured this was the battle he wasn't going to fight. It's possible he had a bunch of battles with her that morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040678 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:54:57 +0000 chopsuey 1040678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This made me LOL.<br /> I think no underwear for toddlers is okay if they're wearing pants/shorts.<br /> Skirts/dresses.. LOL you can make a 2 year old wear underwear, so I don't get that dad! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040676 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:52:23 +0000 MsLipGloss 1040676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HabesBabe: No less of an issue for me with a little boy . . . if his parts were clearly on display like hers were, then that's a big fat NO in my book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040455 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 16:07:58 +0000 sarac 1040455@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am a pretty free range parent - we're currently using the 'run around naked and pee on the floor' method of potty training. But hell NO would I let her run around without panties in public. There are things that are ok at home, among your family, and that's one of them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040405 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:41:00 +0000 deactivated_account 1040405@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe the little girl is being potty trained? Isn't that something parents do at home with their kids - no pants to potty train. But am I the only super negative person that thinks no pants in public is crying out for a child molestor's attention? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040384 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:29:48 +0000 Maysprout 1040384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter sometimes says no, but so far telling her she doesn't want dirt and bugs to get in her hiney has worked. We wouldn't be leaving the house, which things have gotten delayed a few times because an article of clothing was being refused. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040380 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:27:57 +0000 HabesBabe 1040380@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Would it be less of an issue if it was a son?</p> <p>I would be creeped out fo sho, and felt like he should have had her wear shorts. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040365 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 15:10:44 +0000 looch 1040365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It could be a sensory thing, that was my first thought. If not, then choose another outfit or stay home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040270 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:25:08 +0000 plantains 1040270@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040258 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:22:23 +0000 MsLipGloss 1040258@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. bird: But he knew! He said that his LO wouldn't wear underpants. : / </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040253 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:20:21 +0000 mrs. bird 1040253@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So when I graduated from preschool, 20 some odd years ago, I went to go up on stage and my mom patted my bum &amp; realized I had forgotten to put on my underwear. So I was commando under my dress, I got a stern, 'you sit like a lady &amp; keep your dress down!' but what was she gonna do, leave?? Had she not patted my bum she wouldn't have even known. I was capable of dressing myself so she just assumed I had everything on, but I was excited about my new dress &amp; got distracted.</p> <p> Maybe she dressed herself and he didn't know until she was tumbling and then was just gonna laugh it off. I agree that knowingly allowing then to go without underwear with a skirt is inappropriate, but I feel like it was prob a one time thing &amp; wasn't worth making a big deal out of to that dad, but I'm sure he'll make sure she doesn't forget in the future. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040247 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:17:41 +0000 Andrea 1040247@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: yes, we have a few of those, too! love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040228 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:13:29 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1040228@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Andrea: Skorts are our friend. I just think it is so much nicer to girls to be able to not worry about showing/not showing underwear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040216 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:11:26 +0000 Andrea 1040216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>yeah, underwear is a non-negotiable if you're wearing a skirt/dress. i even make my daughter wear bike shorts underneath. i don't want people seeing her underwear. it's just not attractive, too. she's always rolling around on the floor and kicking her legs up so her underwear could be on display. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040212 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:10:57 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1040212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: I understood. :) And we're on the same page. No underwear+skirt= stay home. Although once Ellie forgot underwear while wearing a dress and didn't tell me until we were three hours away from home... oops! But fortunately we had some shorts along. Actually, that was the day we met @Mrs. Pen! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040201 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:09:31 +0000 MsLipGloss 1040201@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And yanno, now that I think about it, this is one of those (RARE!) parenting issues that is, at least to me, a total no brainer! I mean, I am constantly second-guessing myself about seemingly EVERYTHING but this was an easy decision for me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040199 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:08:51 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1040199@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: They can be, and sometimes they don't grow out of it. She is working on it with her OT, and one of her goals is to be able to wear a pair of jeans for a full day. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040193 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:07:57 +0000 winniebee 1040193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Twine: I have no issue with a kid not wearing underwear. It was the flouncy skirt and doing somersaults that was inappropriate!! I think the choice could have been no underwear of no skirt. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040181 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:05:44 +0000 MamaMoose 1040181@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: This.</p> <p>Fine kid, you don't have to put on your underpants. But you're staying home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040173 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:04:09 +0000 Mrs. Blue 1040173@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Actually, now that I think about it one of my first memories of getting in trouble was for not putting on underpants and then lying to my mom about it, so maybe it's more geographically appropriate than I led you to believe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040168 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:03:48 +0000 Adira 1040168@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Yeah, that's crazy. I wouldn't go to a music class if my kid wouldn't put on his underwear!</p> <p>@Mrs. Twine: haha, that's too funny (the nudist colony)! I wonder if the sensory issues is something they grow out of? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040159 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 14:01:14 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1040159@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ellie has some sensory issues and we don't force underwear, but she has to be wearing shorts or something else where you can't tell to go out in public. She did start wearing underwear last year at school because other kids were. I can see letting your child choose not to wear underwear, but if they also wanted to wear a skirt, I, personally, would say they were also "choosing" to stay home for the day. Mr. T and I fully expect to visit Ellie in a nudist colony one day ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040145 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:58:06 +0000 blackbird 1040145@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>hahahahaha...maybe i'm the only one laughing at this....</p> <p>I totally agree that underwear is a requirement. But still. Lolz </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040143 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:57:54 +0000 pinkcupcake 1040143@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: yup! Fully agree with you </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040142 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:57:50 +0000 Dandelion 1040142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: Yep, exactly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040129 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:55:34 +0000 regberadaisy 1040129@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: exactly! Maybe I've watched one too many episodes of SVU.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040119 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:53:34 +0000 winniebee 1040119@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: exactly!!!? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040117 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:53:11 +0000 MsLipGloss 1040117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@BananaPancakes: @Mrs. Cat in the Cradle: I get that toddlers are difficult, but it's not like he was taking her to the pediatrician. Some things are non-negotiable. Seems pretty basic and straightforward to me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040101 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:51:10 +0000 Mrs. Cat in the Cradle 1040101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: That would be my way of handling it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/no-underpants-really#post-1040099 Fri, 23 Aug 2013 13:50:44 +0000 BananaPancakes 1040099@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MsLipGloss: Umm...yeah. There's way too many sickos out there for me to even consider this appropriate. </p>