October 4, 2024 at 6:49 am

‘I’m in Kmart getting clothes for my daughter.’ – Mom Asks An Important Question About The Super Short Shorts For Girls

by Ashley Ashbee

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

It seems like kids today are pressured to grow up too fast.

All you have to do is walk through the girls’ clothing section of a department store. In this case it’s a Kmart in Australia.

“I’m in Kmart getting clothes for my daughter,” says mom and TikToker @_altheadawn in her viral video.

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

“Look at this,” Althea says while holding a pair of little girl’s shorts in front of the camera.

Then she pauses so we can process the pair of shorts she has showed us. The have colorful flower appliqués  on them.

“Why are they so ******* small?!”

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

If you ever doubted why feminism still exists, this is a good example.

“These are boys’ ones,” Althea says, holding up the girls’ shorts in front of the boys’ pair to show how much longer the latter are.

“Honestly, I ******* hate this.”

You can hear in this mom’s voice passionate she is about the issue.

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

“I ended up going with boys’ cargo shorts,” reads her caption. “Because she would literally hang out of these.”

She used the hashtag for Kmart, but didn’t mention the company’s handle and they don’t appear to have left a comment.

Watch the full clip.

@_altheadawn

I feel the the video is not doing justice to just how short these are😭 i ended up going with boys cargo shorts bc her nappy would literally hang out of these!!! #toddlermum #toddlerclothes #kmart

♬ original sound – Althea

Here is what folks are saying.

It was sad to see this issue is so common.

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

I think they’d be cute if they were longer!

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

I’m not surprised this has been going on forever.

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

It would grab my attention, too.

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

I don’t remember clothes being like this when I was little.

Source: TikTok/@_altheadawn

I hate this too! But how do we change it?

Hint: don’t buy them.

If you liked that story, check out this one about a Costco customer who got their cart stolen… so she hatched a plan to get it back!

Ashley Ashbee | Contributing Writer, Workplace & Culture

Ashley Ashbee is a contributing writer for TwistedSifter specializing in workplace dynamics, employee advocacy, and professional culture. Drawing on her real-world experience as a software consultant, she brings a unique, insider perspective to navigating office conflicts, toxic management, and trending professional dilemmas.

Holding a degree in Professional Writing from York University, Ashley combines her formal editorial training with her corporate background to deliver highly engaging, empathetic narratives. She excels at breaking down complex workplace dramas and translating them into stories that truly empower and validate modern workers.

Based in St. Catharines, Ontario, Ashley balances her time between the tech and publishing worlds with her love for the outdoors. When she isn’t consulting or writing, she can usually be found exploring local walking trails or experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

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