Mum furious over 'inappropriate' bikinis at family-friendly theme park
What would you consider 'appropriate' swimwear to wear in public?
Discussions around bikinis and what is and isn't acceptable to wear in public have been raging on for years. By now, most of us agree that women can largely wear whatever swimwear they like as it's their body and there's nothing inherently inappropriate about a swimming costume. But there are still those who believe we should be covering up when we want to go for a swim, lest we draw too much attention with our exposed stomachs.
And one mum has sparked debate on the topic once again after she asked what the "general consensus" was on women wearing G-strings and micro-bikinis to a family-friendly water park. The mum claimed she's "not a prude" and wasn't "jealous" of the other women, but said she felt as though the setting wasn't the "appropriate place".
In a Facebook group for Brisbane mums, the Australian woman wrote: "I have these types of swimwear and wear them often in my own pool. I am far from a prude and this is not a case of jealousy. However, I am curious as to what the general consensus is on wearing this at a family theme park. Particularly in the kids' pool area. It's not that I don't like it, it's just I don't feel it's an appropriate place for it."
The mum then went on to question how people would feel if men were to wear equally revealing swimwear around young children, according to the Daily Mail. However, many commenters were quick to doubt the woman's words, as some asked if the swimwear was actually inappropriate, or if the women wearing it just "looked attractive".
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One person asked: "I think you need to ask yourself why this bothers you so much. If these women are happy and confident wearing it then who are they harming?," while another wrote: "It's 100 per cent a case of just look the other way and deal with it."
The mum later added that while she does avert her gaze from women in revealing swimwear, she can't stop her children from making comments, and even claimed that one of the women was wearing a swimsuit so small that she "revealed her b***hole" when she bent over.
While many defended the women's right to wear whatever they want, others weren't so supportive, with a couple claiming there's a clear line that can be crossed when it comes to appropriate swimwear. One person wrote: "I feel like butt cheeks are like boobs, a certain amount spilling out but once we reach the smaller darker parts … it becomes nudity."
Another posted: "I think it's wonderful they're comfortable and confident, but in a public space for children, I feel it is unnecessary. I would never say anything and would answer my child that while it's not what we choose to wear, everyone is different."
The mum made her initial comments after visiting Wet'n'Wild on Australia's Gold Coast. A spokesperson for the water park's parent company, Village Roadshow Theme Parks, told the Daily Mail that patrons are free to wear "varying styles of swimwear".
They explained: "Guests are free to make their own choices regarding the type of attire they wear at the park, however, we would recommend guests wear attire they're comfortable in and which is practical for riding slides and attractions in a family environment."
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