Parks and Parents and the Public Self

Me and some friends from church decided to have a picnic this weekend. At the same time, a group of parents decided to have a picnic with their children, as well. They had 5 little girls in pink and purple princess dresses. Some in tights, some in shiny shoes, all as cute as possible.

They were playing a game that went like this: lift your skirt over your head and scream about what your underwear looks like. For one girl, this meant pulling her tights down so her friends could get a better look.

One of the adults came over and quickly threatened to take her home and the game quieted down.

When do we stop throwing our skirts around and start crossing our legs when we sit? And who made it like that anyway? Is it only shameful because we've been told it is?