Brother Adam Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 We take our youth group camping next week along the lakeshore. Of course the kids are going to want to go swimming - what restrictions on swimwear and clothing should I place? Should men be allowed to go shirtless while swimming? Should women be allowed to wear bikinis (some of the youth complain that is all they have). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 09:54 AM' timestamp='1279558443' post='2144876'] We take our youth group camping next week along the lakeshore. Of course the kids are going to want to go swimming - what restrictions on swimwear and clothing should I place? Should men be allowed to go shirtless while swimming? Should women be allowed to wear bikinis (some of the youth complain that is all they have). [/quote] girls can wear shirts over their bikinis. my general rule of thumb is no two pieces (unless they are modest tankinis), and guys need to wear a shirt while swimming. no exceptions. i just tell them we want to protect our brothers & sisters in Christ by not ogling them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 12:54 PM' timestamp='1279558443' post='2144876'] We take our youth group camping next week along the lakeshore. Of course the kids are going to want to go swimming - what restrictions on swimwear and clothing should I place?[/quote] Hmmm. Dunno. Assuming they're in puberty and might experience lust I would say . . . [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 12:54 PM' timestamp='1279558443' post='2144876']Should men be allowed to go shirtless while swimming?[/quote] Nope. [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 12:54 PM' timestamp='1279558443' post='2144876']Should women be allowed to wear bikinis (some of the youth complain that is all they have).[/quote] Nope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 If they only have bikinis, then make them wear a t-shirt too. Go to the local thrift store, and buy a bunch of cheap L and XL t-shirts just in case they "forget" to bring one. I've got no problem with making the guys wear them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 Thank you. I "knew" that, but I needed someone else to say it so I know I don't sound crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Lil Red' date='19 July 2010 - 12:55 PM' timestamp='1279558556' post='2144877'] girls can wear shirts over their bikinis. my general rule of thumb is no two pieces (unless they are modest tankinis), and guys need to wear a shirt while swimming. no exceptions. i just tell them we want to protect our brothers & sisters in Christ by not ogling them. [/quote] Posted at the same time I guess. Now I feel dumb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardillacid Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 http://www.muslim-swimwear.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='notardillacid' date='19 July 2010 - 10:00 AM' timestamp='1279558835' post='2144882'] http://www.muslim-swimwear.com/ [/quote] are you posting this to be inflammatory? this is not what i'm talking about at all. there are modest one-piece swimsuits out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother Adam Posted July 19, 2010 Author Share Posted July 19, 2010 How does this sound? Clothing A Note on Modesty – When we do not dress modesty we can cause our brothers and sisters to sin and we place our own dignity in danger. Clothing must reflect a Christian atmosphere at all times. Shorts should be no more than 3 inches above the knee, no tank tops. For Swimming: No bikinis/2-pieces. If you only own a bikini plan on wearing a t-shirt over it. Men should plan on wearing t-shirts while swimming. This is a common youth ministry practice. Pack the clothing you need for the trip. Remember to bring warm clothes for overnight, and pack rain gear just in case. We will not cancel for rain. Also Towels for the showers Toiletries Personal Bible MP3 players (optional, but not recommended) Snacks (optional) Cell phone (optional) Sleeping Bag Water Bottle No expensive electronics or jewelry, no explosives, no light sabers, no time machines, no alcohol or drugs. If you have prescription medications please inform the chaperones before we leave. No medieval armor or swords. No videogame systems or portable tv systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Brother Adam' date='19 July 2010 - 12:54 PM' timestamp='1279558443' post='2144876'] We take our youth group camping next week along the lakeshore. Of course the kids are going to want to go swimming - what restrictions on swimwear and clothing should I place? Should men be allowed to go shirtless while swimming? Should women be allowed to wear bikinis (some of the youth complain that is all they have). [/quote] I speak on my own personal beliefs about this; modesty is very important to me. I have a problem with bikinis. I know many people say, "It's the culture, it's what everyone wears, people are used to it..." I have spoken to many guys I know, my husband included. They all agree that bikinis are provocative at best. I think they should be avoided completely, and it's pitiful that some young women ONLY have bikinis for swimwear. I understand it's hard to find a modest swimsuit on the market ... but I believe that's what we're called to, even if it's difficult. There is absolutely NO difference between a bikini and women's regular undergarments (sometimes bikinis are even WORSE) -- so wearing a bikini is tantamount to running around in your underwear. A "compromise" could be to wear a T-shirt over their bathing suit. My dermatologist recommends this anyway, because it helps protect your skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Lil Red' date='19 July 2010 - 11:02 AM' timestamp='1279558959' post='2144885'] are you posting this to be inflammatory? [/quote] Have you ever met notardillacid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherie Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='CatherineM' date='19 July 2010 - 12:58 PM' timestamp='1279558692' post='2144879'] If they only have bikinis, then make them wear a t-shirt too. Go to the local thrift store, and buy a bunch of cheap L and XL t-shirts just in case they "forget" to bring one. I've got no problem with making the guys wear them too. [/quote] That is an EXCELLENT idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 ripped male torsos need to be covered at all costs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominicansoul Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='notardillacid' date='19 July 2010 - 01:00 PM' timestamp='1279558835' post='2144882'] http://www.muslim-swimwear.com/ [/quote] I went to Schlitterbahn the other day, and I was greatly impressed with the muslim women who were there. They wore something like what is displayed in this website, and I was wishing I could get my hands on one. they weren't in veils, though, but they wore the body-suit bathing suits and they looked pretty sharp imho... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laudate_Dominum Posted July 19, 2010 Share Posted July 19, 2010 [quote name='Lil Red' date='19 July 2010 - 01:02 PM' timestamp='1279558959' post='2144885'] are you posting this to be inflammatory? this is not what i'm talking about at all. there are modest one-piece swimsuits out there. [/quote] My wife has one similar to the suits on the left side of this page: http://modestswimmingsuits.com/ I like that it has a skirt thing so that it isn't just like wearing panties in public. It is still a bit . . . inspiring, however. Although maybe that's just because it is my wife I'm talking about. [img]http://modestswimmingsuits.com/images/modest_swimming_suits3.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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