Homecoming or ‘Hoco’

I have fond memories of high school, but there is no way in H-E-double hockey sticks that I would elect to return to those days. I feel for any teenage girl in any high school USA these days for obvious reasons. Social media and bullying are two things that come to mind that make it even more difficult to be a kid nowadays. 

All these homecoming posts (or “Hoco” for short) now make me think about my time in high school and how body wise, what little I thought I had doesn’t compare to some young women today. I mean, some of your daughters might have baby faces but are built like grown women. I’m just calling it like I see it. Just because your babies have breasts and rear ends like they look to be in their 20s, doesn’t mean that they have to dress like it. I know I’m old-fashioned, but the top two things I’d rather not see for homecoming (or really anytime are):

A deep neckline. We don’t need to see little Susie’s boobies, even if they aren’t plentiful. While I’m cringing at what you proudly posted, there’s most likely a creepy dude who might live near you who is admiring little Susie. 

A dress that’s too short. If little Susie (just going to stay with this name because I don’t personally know any Susies) can’t cross her legs without anyone being able to see her goodies, y’all know it’s too short! It doesn’t matter what size they wear. 

Bonus: a dress that’s too short with a deep neckline. (When I’m on vacation, this rule doesn’t apply, but I’m grown so mind ya business.)

Your babies have all the time in the world to look older than they are. When they’re in college, they’ll have plenty of opportunities to wear what they want. If you buy it, I’m thinking you don’t see anything wrong with it, which is troublesome in my mind. 

A friend of mine commented that we place too much emphasis on how girls and women look. To some degree I agree with her, but I don’t see boys and men wearing revealing clothing. I think the issue is expressing to your kids that there is an appropriate time and place for everything. Mommas, grandmothers, g-mamas, aunties, cousins, daddies, sugar daddies, whoever is buying these dresses, stop trying to live vicariously through your daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, or friend. If you couldn’t wear a dress with your boobies hanging out because yo mama said you couldn’t, is it okay for little Susie? 🤷🏾‍♀️

Fellas, I don’t want to leave you out. When it comes to Homecoming wear I guess the trend is still the Pee Wee Herman style suit. If you like it, good for you. Not my cup of tea. Call me conservative, but I’ll always like a nice fitting pair of pants that don’t reveal ashy ankles.  

#ksmithsays