Am I over reacting?

[treeholm]

I agree that it is disgusting, and I would remind the Mom that proper hygiene requires that one wear underwear.

[cfred]

Some people don't wear underwear and I see nothing wrong with it, depending on what the child is wearing. To each his/her own and you have to enforce the rules within your house, but to me, underwear is a personal choice.....and no, it's not gross to not wear them. It's just not a big deal, in my mind. Of course, if the girl's in a tiny skirt, underwear is def in order. Other than that, I wouldn't sweat it.

[sunnydays]

I have to say, I'm with Alpha and Cfred on this one. I really don't see what is "gross" or "disgusting" about a child not wearing underwear as long as they have pants on. I certainly wouldn't allow a child to come ina dress or skirt with nothing underneath and if pants are falling off and her bottom is sticking out, then I would ask for either underwear or pants that stay on (like leggings) so that she is not sitting on things with a bare bottom. Otherwise, I really don't know why it would be an issue.