'My daughter wears pyjamas in the supermarket - I am ashamed'

My nosy neighbour couldn’t wait to tell me that she saw my daughter in the supermarket, and she was wearing her pyjamas!

When I mentioned what I’d heard, she laughed and said, “What’s the big deal? It’s not like I was naked”, then admitted that she often takes my grandkids (twins) out in their pyjamas too.

They are only toddlers, so won’t know any better, but it’s not right.

I thought I’d brought her up better than this and am disgusted that she has no self-respect or pride in her appearance.

I am ashamed of her and am clueless as to why she is not mortified too.

How do I address this without a........

© Glasgow Times