Warning to you moms of teen girls who don't realize how girls dress to go to Halloween parties: think "ladies of the night". A few years ago when my daughter went to a party as a young teen, she was the only one in a creative, clever costume (as a green mother earth), the other girls were ALL in low cut, tight, short costumes. Even as a 14 yr. old, the idea that no one thinks to dress in anyway but slutty seems a bit odd. Odd that they dress for a costume party this way, when normal dress seems similar. go figure. Competitive dressing (above and beyond looking nice) seems to be an unfortunate female passion at any age...

I just read a great book...it's called "A Return to Modesty" by Wendy Shallit. I totally recommend it. She's also written "The Good Girl Revolution".