Mom Talk: Padded Bikini Tops for Pre-Teens

Sometimes, we'd like our kids to stay kids for a while. When companies sell products aimed at children, it can make us feel a bit uneasy.

Consider this example:

Last week, the Abercrombie Kids website, aimed at 7- to 12-year-olds, described its "Ashley" bikini top as a "push-up."

Then, after much protest, the company backpedaled, changing the description to only "padded," and now, pulling it from the shelves altogether. 

“We’ve re-categorized the Ashley swimsuit as padded. We agree with those who say it is best 'suited' for girls age 12 and older,” the company said on its Facebook page Monday. 

A product like this wasn't offered when I was 8, but I don't think my folks would have allowed my sisters to buy a padded bikini top from Abercrombie Kids.

As of last Tuesday, the "Ashley" swimsuit disappeared from the website.

Although this product has been pulled from the shelves because of the general outrage of many across the country, what do you think about the product?

Please share your thoughts in the comment box below.