Is there anything wrong with twerk classes for teen girls?

I see nothing wrong with that, and here's why.

If my daughter decides to express herself in such a way to attract a guy or girl, then she's well within her rights provided it's within her social sphere.

We're all naturally inclined to be attracted to our peers. There are always outliers to this, and women are sometimes found to be more attracted to older men, and men attracted to younger women, but as a norm we're typically drawn sexually to those around our age/within our age bracket. My only concern would be if my daughter (or son) were pursuing sexual liaisons with people five or more years their senior while still under-aged (which is the concern of power-dynamics and manipulation coming into play). That being said, I see nothing wrong with dating someone who's 5+ years older than you, it's just that while you're still a teenager you aren't as wise to the ways of the world as you might be when you're in your thirties.

If my daughter were presently 17 instead of 7 and approached me saying she loves twerking, I'd sit down and chat with her about it. "What do you love about it?" "What got you into it?" "How do you feel about how men and women view you when you dance like that?" etc. I'd genuinely listen to her opinions, thoughts and concerns on the matter, and help her with any insight I might have should she need some guidance. Ultimately, if she's enjoying herself, and playing safe, then what does it matter? Besides, with your example, dancing around in her backyard for her male friends is hardly public. Maybe the neighbors could see, but that's significantly different than dancing around in public that way.

Even if she were to twerk on a street corner with today's version of a boombox blaring a song while people jeer, watch, and so on, I'd say that's okay so long as she's not aiming to get involved in a dangerous situation. If it's a method of self expression, sexually or otherwise, and for the sake of some good old fashioned fun, then I'd say more power to her. Hell, I'm far too introverted to do anything so outgoing as this example scenario!

In the end, I'd sum it up with "there's a time and place for everything". I wouldn't want my daughter dressing skimpily while at an event or social gathering which calls for a sort of decor that is removed from sexuality (funerals, business meetings, religious services, things of this nature).


Have you ever tried twerking privately - like in your room?

I have, actually. It's goofy and fun, and my husband's had some good moments of entertainment from it, but overall it's just not for me. I don't like the feeling of my butt muscles sloughing around like that - it actually kind'a hurts!


I hope I answered your question! This is an interesting conversation you started :).

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