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Teenager bikini at swimming lessons. AIBU?

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ShameSames · 16/02/2026 16:47

I was totally shocked to see a child wearing a thong bikini at the swimming pool during my child’s swimming lesson today. She looked to be a young teen, maybe 13. I’m a person who tries to never judge, and of course I wouldn’t ever want to judge a child. I also understand parents may have less control over their children at that age. It just seemed completely inappropriate. Is this what teens wear these days? Maybe I’m just completely out of touch!

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TY78910 · 16/02/2026 16:50

I think most teenagers shop on fast fashion websites (boohoo, PYT etc) and that’s primarily the styles they sell. If it’s ’fashionable’ they want it. I’m guessing they weren’t with their parents? They’re probably fully unaware. I don’t think it’s appropriate at all, but it’s very likely the parents have no idea.

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