Mother raises concerns about swimwear etiquette at family friendly theme parks

A seemingly innocent act at an Australian water park has sparked a wild debate among mums - and things got pretty personal.

A mum horrified by women in tiny G-string bikinis at a popular water park has

sparked a conversation among parents about risque swimwear worn in family-friendly environments.

After a revealing trip to Wet ‘n’ Wild, the mother took to the Brisbane Mums Facebook group to ask where the line was for swimwear worn around families in public.

“I took my kids to Wet and Wild recently and there were a lot of women and girls (tween & teen) wearing g-string swimwear. Even a few wearing micro swimwear,” the mother wrote.

“I have these types of swimwear and wear them often in my own pool. I am far from a prude and this is not a case of jealousy.

“However, I am curious as to what the general consensus is on wearing this at a family theme park. Particularly in the kids pool area. It’s not that I don’t like it, it’s just I don’t feel it’s an appropriate place for it.

“Would it be okay if a man was to wear this at the same park? Is this a case of ‘just look the other way’ and deal with it?

Some commented saying she should just “look away and deal with it”, questioning whether revealing swimwear was “inherently sexual”.

“It’s 100 per cent a case of just look the other way and deal with it,” one woman replied/

“A pertinent question to ask ourselves is ‘Is this inherently sexual or does the person wearing this just look attractive?’”

The original poster replied saying she does look away, but nothing can stop children making comments.

One mother took to the Brisbane Mums Facebook group to ask where the line was for revealing bikinis worn around families in public.

One mother took to the Brisbane Mums Facebook group to ask where the line was for revealing bikinis worn around families in public.

“At the risk of you assuming I’m having a dig at you, which I genuinely am not, I ask you- is there a line that can be crossed? Would nipple covers be classed as acceptable for instance?” she replied.

“A few were attractive, and some were not. To answer your question. The older lady in the micro bikini bent down to pick up a child in front of me and her butt hole was on display. Which is actually what lead me to ask the question.”

The original poster was told to ask herself why revealing swimwear bothered her so much.

“I think you need to ask yourself why this bothers you so much. If these women are happy and confident wearing it then who are they harming? You are asking whether it is appropriate in a “family” themed park. What effect do these swimmers have on children? In my opinion - nothing. They are too busy having fun!” one reply read.

Another warned the lady to steer completely clear of Europe.

“Don’t go to Europe... at the hotel pool - Mums with babes and kids sitting there topless,” the comment read.

Others, however, believed there was a clear line in the sand when it comes to skimpy outfits, especially at family friendly theme parks.

“Playing cards pool side with her family. Why can’t we embrace the woman’s body and if they are comfortable wearing that or not in a public place can we not just be happy for other woman and support them in any decision they make?

Others, however, believed there was a clear line in the sand when it comes to skimpy outfits.

“I feel like butt cheeks are like boobs, a certain amount spilling out but once we reach the smaller darker parts … in becomes nudity,” one read.

“I don’t wear them and think they’re disgusting!” another read.

“I’d rather not have to put up with them ‘adjusting’ their swimwear and being forced to see something that should be private, it’s why we tell children they’re our private parts! On a beach? Okay. At south bank or wet n wild? No.”

“I personally don’t like it,” another wrote. “I think it’s wonderful they’re comfortable and confident, but in a public space for children, I feel it is unnecessary. I would never say anything and would answer my child that while it’s not what we choose to wear, everyone is different. Interesting comment about if a male was wearing similar though.”