#STRask How Can I Explain Modesty to My Daughter?
Nov 27, 2025
This discussion dives into the delicate topic of explaining modesty to a young girl without inducing shame about her body. The hosts explore male visual responses to attractiveness and how clothing choices can influence attention. They provide practical examples for fostering modesty while affirming a girl's beauty. The conversation also touches on the challenges of disclosing a parent's prior marriage to a teen, emphasizing transparency and the importance of framing with faith. It's a thoughtful exploration of body image and family dynamics.
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Male Sexuality Is Visually Oriented
- Men are naturally visually stimulated and a woman's exposed flesh can trigger a sexual response.
- Greg Koukl frames this as a characteristic of male sexuality shaped by creation and fallenness.
Choose Clothing That Minimizes Sexual Attention
- Avoid clothing that excessively exposes midriff, cleavage, or tight contours because it invites sexual attention.
- Greg Koukl recommends modest dress to reduce being viewed as a sexual object and to help men manage their responses.
Flashdance Sweater Example
- Greg Koukl uses the Flashdance torn-sweatshirt image to show how clothing can be suggestive.
- He tells his daughter to pull a shoulder-covering garment back up because it 'does something to a guy.'