Up against peer influences, social media trends and teenage resolution, the conversation around clothes can be an uphill battle for parents. Psychotherapist Joanna Fortune offers practical advice on how to handle it Fortune says to encourage dressing for comfort, confidence and creativity over policing how they dress. Photo: Stock/Getty Crop tops, leggings, gym gear as leisurewear – the fashion trends of today’s teenage girls may not be what you as a parent would choose for them.
You worry how others may perceive the clothing, how they might attract the wrong kind of attention. But how do you express this concern without implying clothes are the problem? Join the Irish Independent WhatsApp channel Stay up to date with all the latest news.