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Ruth Bailey thanked Bikergirl Anonymous' answer 12/8/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

Sounds rather strange to me too .. I'm not sure why she is being so insistant about this. I'm thinking she is trying to force you to be more 'lady like' .. At least to the standards she grew up with. Trouble is, as much as I too complain about 'today's standards' .. Forcing someone … Read more

Ruth Bailey thanked Didge Doo's answer 12/8/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

Persistence!

Mrs Didge's mother tried to get to force her to wear dresses, too. Didn't take. She's 76 now and still wearing shorts or slacks.

Ruth Bailey thanked Aldrich Ames' answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

There's not much you can do about it, OP. Unless you can convince her otherwise, you'll have to wear skirts all the time.

Ruth Bailey commented on Cookie Roma's answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

I had a fight with her today about it and as a result she made me start today, I had to wear a skirt today and have to wear one all the time from now on, or a dress.

Ruth Bailey commented on Aldrich Ames' answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

I tried to convince her earlier today, I begged her, that made it worse and she cleaned out all my pants from my wardrobe after the fight I had with her over it, she made me change into a skirt and took the pants I was wearing also. So yes now I have to wear … Read more

Ruth Bailey thanked Cookie Roma's answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

As a 63 year old woman who VERY RARELY wears anything but pants, I can't imagine why your mom is doing this. That said, you are a 14 year old child and she is your mom so I guess you'll be wearing skirts all the time.

Ruth Bailey thanked Tom Jackson's answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

Ask her why she wants you showing off your legs to all the boys.

Ruth Bailey thanked Anonymous' answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

I feel so bad for you Ruth, there's nothing wrong with a 14 year old girl wearing pants, your mother needs to realize this isn't 1950 and get that antiquated idea out of her head that young ladies should always wear dresses, I've raised 2 daughters and I can tell you right now if I … Read more

Ruth Bailey thanked Anonymous' answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

Did she give a reason for this change?

Ruth Bailey commented on Anonymous' answer 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

Her reason is that because she does wear them all the time, that I should have to as well and also she says that I do not look well in pants, that is her logic.

Ruth Bailey answered 12/7/2016

I am 14 years old, my mom has informed me that starting in the new year I have to start wearing a skirt or dress everyday, all the time, how could I get out of having to wear skirts and dresses?

It is me who asked the question, my mom is adamant about this, today she started taking pants out of my wardrobe saying that I will no longer need them, tomorrow she is taking me shopping for skirts that I will have to wear instead.