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If this takes off I will seriously want to punch that woman in the face. Because people, mainly young women have enough shit to deal with. What the hell is wrong with her?

wow.

Am I the only one who thinks this is a great idea..? I was a chubby kid and I would have really loved to have this option to wear with things like my choir dress, and other special occasion dresses when I was a young girl. I was always super self conscious and this would have given me such a tremendous boost at an age when girls can be pretty mean to each other.

ridiculous!!!

Oh hell no!

@GlossMenagerie - I think its okay for special occasions too, but what I think people are worried about is the daily wear and want/need to be thin. A young mind is just wired differently and it COULD have more potential to go wrong than right.

@The_Tudor_Rose@xanga - I see the point that others are making, but immediately condemning a product for what *could* happen is kinda silly, I think. This idea won’t take off if there aren’t people willing to buy it. 

@GlossMenagerie - I agree. I think it is just hard to see the balance in it ya know?

@GlossMenagerie - I 100% agree with you.

I think that if a parent is buying these for their child or something then that’s lame, but if a child wants to wear it…I’m not opposed and I am glad the option is there.

I, too, was a chubby kid and I have been wearing shaping undergarments as long as I can remember. Maybe since around 11? The women’s smaller ones would fit and I WANTED to wear them.

Also, remember that shaping undergarments are not just to suck girls in…they are also to create smooth lines beneath a dress. In my sorority during recruitment everyone has to wear Spanx that go from knee to ribs every day under their dresses even if they are skinny. The reason? It makes dresses look better and it makes you stand up straighter.

How young girls? I’d love to use Spanx and I’m 15! I wouldn’t complain one bit. In fact, I’ve always wanted to steal my mom’s but she’s bigger than me!

Uh, I don’t find anything offensive about this. If wearing Spanx makes a girl feel more confident, then let her wear it.

i’m surprised no one thought of this earlier

………….what is a shapewear?

Most young girls are ridiculous and think things matter that don’t.  Anyway, they should want to be inshape, so this is good.  It isn’t really skinny wear.  Tighter things actually look better on us because the baggy stuff makes the damage look even worse.

Younger girls wear make up to hide almost non-existant flaws, they wear thongs to feel older, they wear very revealing clothes…. so i don see why they couldnt wear spanx… it’s all the same shit. 

I was a chubby kid but I still don’t think I would have chosen to wear something like that. The way everyone idolizes quick, temporary fixes is just weird to me. I only use Spanx to look better in certain dresses, mostly if the fabric clings easily.  Kids don’t usually understand the difference between a temporary or a permanent fix to a problem such as weight. If they do consider wanting to wear something like this I think parents should discuss it with the child first and make sure they understand what it really is.

i still trying to get over that shes making shapewear for men… 0_o

I don’t see what’s so wrong with this. Honestly, I wore Spanx to prom because I wanted to wear a nice, fitted dress. It made me feel less self-conscious about my tummy and love handles the entire night. I’m not obese by any means, but I certainly am not super happy with my body. I’ve felt like that for years, too (I’m 17 now). Are any of us?

If I could, I’d love Spanx on a day-to-day basis. They’re slimming, and they certainly boost your confidence overall penetrating and obliterating one of the elemental reasons that fat people stay fat: lack of confidence.

And let’s be honest, she’s not the first to “send out this message.” Our society reaks of a social pressure. How long can you listen to the radio without hearing a commercial advertising weight loss in some way, shape, or form? Not very long at all. This is not in all that ridiculous. If this really surprises you, then your head’s been where the sun don’t shine for awhile now. I apologize in advance if I have offended anyone, just my opinion.

 I was a fat kid and I still see plenty of fat children around my area…..I would have loved something like that…..I think it would be great, just sayin.

I’d rather see no one wear those stupid things let alone some kid.

These shouldn’t be used for day-to-day basis.  How could one person learn to be confident in their body if they are constantly wearing something that shapes them slightly different?  Yeah, these things are good for special events (I wore one myself for NYE because of a big tummy bump I have), but there is no need for younger girls (anything younger than 15/16) to feel like they NEED these spandex-y things, especially if they don’t need it (meaning they’re already slim in shape, etc)

I hope that made sense :S
xo’

wow, that is awful… way to teach girls about the importance of confidence in yourself and good self-image about your REAL body… how about some exercise or healthy eating? and some nice ol’ self esteem from the mom?

if they wear spanx, they would cover up more because you cant really wear belly shirts with them on.

I’m a little plump myself for an asian. Well people always suggest to me that I should use spanx. But I think all i need is a good workout. Hahaha 

I think it’s pretty shocking. So much for teaching girls self-esteem, confidence and the importance of healthy eating. People are too focused on a “quick fix” situation. You can’t wear stuff like this on a beach or in swimming class – it doesn’t help anyone in the long term.

no wonder, her daughter is a fatty, thats why she came up with “spanks for young girls”

I was overweight growing up and would always get discouraged when I tried to try on clothes that were in style but didn’t fit me. I got teased A LOT and it’s not something I look back on fondly. Even though I’m older now I like wearing corsets under dresses because it gives me a better shape for my dresses and it hangs better. I was a dancer and I’m used to squeezing into tight things. So bring it on. If these came out when I was younger, I definitely would have worn it. Its a great idea. 

I think this is a great idea! It will let girls put on some underwear to feel better about themselves instead of developing some type of eating disorder. If you can smooth your body with spanx, why would you stop eating? 

I’m on the fence. I think that if a young girl wants to wear them, that’s fine. It becomes a problem, though, when she’s fine with the way she looks but her parent is telling her otherwise and thus makes her wear them. 

LOL. Most kids would never wear something as uncomfortable as shapewear.

My mom made me wear it in middle and high school. 

I don’t see the big deal.  If there’s a heavier kid that wants to wear them (I mean, 1 in 4 — or is it 1 in 3? –American children are obese) and if it makes them feel more comfortable and accepted, then let them have it.

I don’t think it’s fair to say whether or not younger girls should have the option to be able to wear shapewear just because they’re young.  They have feelings and fat too.

I feel sorry for the daughter, the mom probably bashes her chubbiness all the time.

omg, why don’t people just put their kids into sports from the time they are younger instead of letting them sit in front of the tv/video game 10hrs of the day? Much easier in the long run -__- I don’t even own spanx.

i’d rather my teenage daughter buy designer spanx than crash diet to fit into the dress she wants to wear to her winter formal, or whatever. 

hypocritical, from me, i know, but it’s true.

I was a chubby kid, and I would’ve loved this to wear with dresses. To this day, I’m still uncomfortable wearing dresses without a cardigan or something. By the way, I exercised (walking, biking, swimming, playing at the park) every single day when I was in elementary (well, not when I was sick or it was raining outside), and ate healthy (my mom is all about having a healthy and balanced nutritional diet), yet I was still chubby.

I understand why people would find this upsetting, but as a former fat kid I would have KILLED for this kind of thing on special occasions. It’s embarrassing being 9 and all your beautiful dresses do is exacerbate your rolls. Yes, children should just be healthy and not enormous, but it’s the parents’ responsibility up to a certain age. The kids shouldn’t be punished; they should still be able to feel confident on special occasions, especially if they have to go on stage.

Definitely not for every day wear.

I would have worn it when I was younger.  If the parent makes the decision for the child, it is wrong.  I would have made that decision for myself, however.  It’s just like anything else: if used in the wrong way it can be an awful thing.  If used correctly, it can be one of the best ideas anyone came up with.

i think if she wants girls to look that way she shouls start by tellig her daughter to fit the image she’s trying to give. her daughter is a litttle bit tubby. not ina bad way. but just sayin.

i think people should just take better care of their kids. maybe if parents were home for dinner, werent so lazy and just cooked their family a healthy meal the idea of body shapers for kids wouldnt come to anyones mind. i think its sad that parents put their children in these positions. i get that a “chubby” child would likely love this option as it would help with confidence but i think a better plan would be for parents to step up and set a good example for their kids. we need to get healthier as a society, we dont need to hide our fat

What’s wrong with spanking young girls? 

let’s lets make all body types feel like they’re not right thus having to shape everybody type into this *one type that supposed to be great for all. 

how about just letting any thought of self-esteem drop from your ass  this is dummmb. like we arent already body-conscious enough.

Why in the world is always wanting to make kids grow up so quick? MY GOD.

OMG little fat kids wearing spanxs to feel better about themselves! it’s the END OF THE WORLD! Seriously…i was never a big kid, but, i’ve always had tiny boobs. and RIGHT when they made a pushup bra for size a (I’m 20 now and STILL an A) i started to wear it and felt MUCH better about myself. This is the same idea. It’s great And a HELL of a lot better than kids starving themselves!

@xjadersx@xanga - I’ll punch her too.

Do we really need “shapely” preteens?  Exactly what age range are we talking here?  Crap like this irks me because kids are already too sexualized with all the skimpy outfits that target the younger set these days.  Chub.by kids often grow out of it after a few years, so let them be.

With all the fat girls around here they need it! I know an 11 year old girl that weighs MORE THAN ME and I’m 20. The only thing wrong with it is that it might make young girls put off losing weight.

thats ridiculous. young girls need better role models than her.

Well, atleast my daughters wont need them. fat is not an accessory, its ugly. healthy diet and regular excersize are important. I wouldnt accept for my daughter to be over weight, because its not normal. humans are supposed to be marbled with fat not have layers upon layers. yes i do realize there are some health issues that make you gain weight, blah blah blah.

if your mom thinks you need one, ask her to help you lose weight. bonding and raising self esteem is never a bad choice.

Young girls have “baby fat.” Middle aged women have “midlife spread.” Pubescent girls gain weight so they may conceive. Why can’t we be honest about that fact instead of strapping ourselves in?