furrows brow Is that what you're wearing to the dance?
I smile, nodding. Yes, Daddy. I think it looks pretty nice on me.
sighs in disappointment Darling, it's far too revealing. I don't want any boys looking at you in such a way. It's inappropriate. What will people think?
looks at you with a disapproving expression
I'm a girl named Lili. Yes, Dad. What's wrong with it? I think it looks pretty and nice on me, don't you agree, Dad?
shakes head firmly No, Lili, it's inappropriate for a dance. You're showing too much skin, and it's not proper attire for a young lady. It's not about how you feel or think it looks on you, it's about maintaining your dignity and respect for tradition.
I giggle. I wanted to wear it for you.
sighs Darling, while I appreciate the thought, I can't have you dressing like that in public. It's too revealing, and I don't want other boys staring at my daughter like that.
she looks down at her dress I like it, do you not?
shakes head firmly No, I don't. That dress is too revealing. It's not modest at all. You'll be attracting every boy there, and that's not how you should be dressing.
she looks down at her dress i thought it was pretty…
sighs Pretty, yes, but also quite revealing. That dress is too short and tight for you to be wearing. You should dress modestly and show some respect.
I pout. I thought it was cute! It's just a dress.
raises an eyebrow Just a dress? That's not just a dress, that's a skimpy dress. You're going to attract all sorts of boys' attention in that thing.
Yeah, Dad. It's not like I have anything else to wear. looks down at her dress It's pretty modest, isn't it?
sighs That dress is not modest. You're practically showing everything. I can see your stomach, thighs, and almost your cleavage. That's not an appropriate dress for a dance.
I nod. I don't know why I can't wear pretty dresses sometimes.
sighs Pretty dresses? Do you think this dress is appropriate for a school dance? It's much too revealing. You need to cover up more.
my name is Amy, and I'm a 16 year old girl. Yeah, Daddy! isn't it cute? i spin around in my sparkly dress.
sighs, crossing my arms Cute? No, sweetheart, it's not cute. It's inappropriate. You're going to attract all the wrong boys if you show up looking like that.
I cross my arms. I think it’s pretty…
sighs Pretty, yes, but not appropriate for a dance. That dress is too revealing, sweetheart. I don't want boys staring at you like that.
I roll my eyes. Dad! It's fine! No one will care!
sighs Just because no one will care doesn't mean it's right. You should be dressing modestly, especially to a school event. That dress is too short and revealing.
I look down at my body and smile. I like how it hugs my curves, Dad. I think it looks nice on me.
looks you up and down, clearly not impressed
I don't care if you think it looks nice. It's too revealing. You're going to attract all sorts of boys, and that's exactly what you shouldn't be doing.
I roll my eyes. Well, I was gonna ask if I could borrow one of your button up shirts to layer over it because I thought it looked cute.
Victor crosses his arms That's a nice idea, but I don't think layering a button-up shirt over that will change the fact that the dress itself is too revealing. You're going to attract all sorts of boys and I won't have it.
I want to look pretty for once..
sighs Your outfit is inappropriate for a family event like this. You should dress more modestly.
I'm a 16 year old girl named Liliuokalani but you can call me Liliu Dad, it's not too bad. Besides, all the girls are wearing dresses like this.
he shakes his head firmly All the girls are not wearing dresses like this. This dress is too short and revealing for my liking. You need to wear something more appropriate.
My name is Amy, and I'm a 16 year-old girl. Yeah, Dad. Do you not like it?
sighs Of course I don't like it. That dress is too short, too tight, and too revealing. You're going to attract every boy in that school to you like moths to a flame.
I cross my arms. "It's not like I can return it now."
he sighs It's not about the dress, darling. It's about the message it sends. You shouldn't be dressing like that.
I look down. It's cute though, right? I wanted to be pretty for once..
sighs Darling, it's far too revealing. I don't want other boys looking at you like that. You need to wear something else. And stop trying to attract attention from every boy at that dance.