Woman laments over teenage girls’ appearance at graduation ceremony, questions parenting

A Nigerian woman has sparked debate online after expressing concern over the way some parents allow their teenage daughters to dress, following her attendance at a graduation party.

Sharing her experience in a video, the woman questioned why many parents appear eager for their children to grow up too quickly, saying she was shocked by the appearance of some girls at the event.

According to her, several teenagers between the ages of 13 and 16 showed up wearing eyelashes, artificial nails, frontal wigs and revealing outfits that, in her opinion, were inappropriate for their age.

In her words, she said:

“So I just got back from my daughter’s graduation party. Parents, what is going on? Why are we in a hurry for our children to grow up quickly? What’s with the lashes, the nails, the full-frontal installation? I saw children between the age of 13 and 16 wearing gowns that only covered the nipple.”

The woman argued that parents should not blame society when their children adopt certain lifestyles later in life, insisting that the foundation is laid at home.

She maintained that allowing teenagers to dress in revealing clothes while still under their parents’ care sends the wrong message and contributes to future behavioural issues.

“When your 16-year-old gets to the university and starts dressing half-naked, don’t complain. Who started it? This parenting these days, I don’t understand anymore, honestly,” she added.

Her remarks have since generated mixed reactions online, with many agreeing that parents should enforce stricter standards, while others argued that fashion choices should not be used to judge a child’s character.

Watch the video below…

“I’m very ashamed of today’s parenting. How can girls between the ages of 13 and 16 wear outfits that only cover their n!pples to their graduation? Later, the same parents will complain that their children dress half-naked in university.”

— Yetty Braim reacts to the outfits worn… pic.twitter.com/TIEFBde02c

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 29, 2026