Why won't my mom let me wear a thong?

Question

I'm thirteen and going into the 8th grade. I asked my mom if i could wear a thong and she said no because I think they are gross and you get yeast infrections from them. And it's like she doesn't know anything!!! I take two showers a day(fast ones im not wasting water they are under ten mins.) and the only time you get yeast infections is when you have the wrong size on. I know that they're not supposed to show. I think it's gross when they do. I just don't want pantylines. But she said that when anyone looks at your but and your wearing 'normal' underewear theyre like oh she wearing underwear. and its like MAYBE I DONT WANT PEOPLE TO SEE THE OUTLINES OF SOMETHING PERSONAL!!! I don't know what to say to that women. She also said that she doesn't want to fix one of my little insecurities, because that will open a whole new window of more insecurities that need fixing. And no duh it's an insecurity!!! She has insecurities too that she fixes! What do I say to her?

Please help me. Thanks!

Answer 1

13-year-olds have no business wearing a thong!  Your mother is right in not allowing it.

Answer 2

Don't try to grow up too fast because when you get there,you're going to want to come back.

I don't suppose anyone ever told you "Mother knows best". Hey,she was once young and doesn't want you to go thru the  inconvenience of wearing that and for someone your age it's inappropriate.

Answer 3

um... you want to wear a thong to prevent panty lines? they invented a sort of underwear that doesn't really have panty lines. and most underwear doesn't show lines unless your pants are too tight.

Answer 4

Because you are 13. Because you live in her house and she pays the bills. Because she is your mother. Because she loves you and wants whats best.

If you don't want people to see the lines, trying wearing clothes that don't expose the lines. Or ask her if you can wear boy shorts. Those don't show under your clothes as much.

BWT you can be wearing the right sized underwear and still get a yeast infection.

Answer 5

It is because you are 13 and you have no business wearing a thong.

Answer 6

She's right. My gynecologist says thongs are the worst invention for women. They are a breeding ground for infections. If you don't want panty lines, they do have underwear that's very thin and you can't see the lines. Even going without underwear is more hygienic than wearing a thong.

Answer 7

wow people, its just a ******* thong.

just dont wear any underwear at all.

Answer 8

I've seen plenty of pantylines from women wearing thongs; they do NOT cover anything if you're wearing something fitting.  A better choice would be boyshorts; the pantylines on those are a lot harder to spot.

I suspect her problem is because in her mind, thongs are worn by naughty girls, and she doesn't want you to be a naughty girl.  I only wear thongs to surprise my boyfriend; they're super uncomfortable, right size or not.

And that's not the only way you can get a yeast infection, by the way.

Bottom line: since you're still living in your mom's house and she's responsible for buying your clothing, you're stuck with what she gives you.  Ask for some pretty panties that don't feel like a shoelace between your cheeks and wear some pants that don't show off your cellulite.

Answer 9

Well, in your moms defense she probably doesn't want "her little girl" to grow up.

Actually you don't only get yeast infections that a way, and believe it or not, thongs are really disgusting, (I know you think you won't, but in some crazy way you just might) STD's are spread through thongs. They can also be spread through just plain underwear, but thongs have a higher risk.

I don't think you are seriously worried about your pantie line, I think that was just the best excuse you could give your mom. (Not to sound rude)

But in your defense, you are getting in to your teens, and as every one knows teens like to experience things on there own, so I think you and your mom just have to have a one on one CALM talk and work things out.

Hope this helps! =]

Answer 10

You're 13.  The only reason to wear a thong is because you want someone to see it.  No one should be seeing your underwear at 13.  You're a baby still.

Answer 11

All my friends wore thongs when they were 13 and I just didn't get what their parents were thinking. Wear booty shorts, (underwear) they're not "granny panties" and you still can't see anything. i dont wear thongs and trust me no one sees. Stop worrying about people caring what you were or seeing what you wear for that matter. Boys your age are going to be looking to see if you're wearing and believe me, you don't want them knowing. Thongs are over rated. So unless you're trying to "s**y" (and you shouldn't!) just wear normal underwear. Listen to your Mom, you're too young and she knows it. You're better off not wearing a piece of string for underwear.

Answer 12

She thinks you're insinuating something, kk. It's sort of the universal sign for s**t.

And yeah, yeast infections will happen. I'm around your age also; and I know if I saw someone your age wearing a thong I would write them off as a s**t...

Answer 13

i can understand you, I'm just 3 yrs older than you, but there's no advice like your mothers. thongs are gross and your just 13. just tell your mother too let you know when you are ready to wear thongs. you might think that you are but mother knows best. trust me.