Moms Talk: What Do You Think of 'Padded' Swimsuits for Young Girls?

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Last week, an Abercrombie & Fitch bikini swimsuit called the "push-up triangle" made the news because it was designed for girls ages 7 to 14.

A few days after the news stories ran on the tiny swimsuit, the company renamed it a "padded" instead of "push-up" swimsuit and said it's recommended for girls 12 and up. Abercrombie & Fitch is hardly the first clothing company to sell clothing styles that parents find objectionable.

But it raises the question, at what point should parents stop dictating what their kids wear?

What do you think about the clothing options for young girls? Does clothing have an impact on how fast kids are growing up?

For parents of all young kids, do your kids dress themselves, or do you help choose their clothing? When is an appropriate time for parents to step back and let the kids make their own decisions?