I have not worn a pair of pants in 25 years! My daughter, who is 20, has worn skirts, dresses and culottes since the day she was born......She has ridden bikes, run races, played volleyball, climbed trees, ridden horses, gone to the amusement park, been a cheerleader, been in the flag corp of a marching band, ice skated, gone skiing, babysat, worked in the nursery, been apple and strawberry picking, painted, worked in a garden, washed a car, cleaned the house, etc, etc. Her dress standards have not hindered her from doing what she wants to do!