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When she needs one, yes she should wear one. I had the opposite problem, I was being forced to wear one before I really had anything.

I don't think you should punish her but have kind discussions with her. Explain to her why she should wear a bra. See if she can express her reasons for not wanting to wear one and be empathetic. I think it would be best if she can come to understand the reasons for wearing a bra and wears one because she agrees with the idea, not because she is going to be punished.

I don't know how old she is, but maybe you can come up with reward ideas for compliance or buying her fun bras that she would want to wear. (my daughter had one with rhinestones on the straps, and ones with different fun prints.

My poor daughter has had to wear a bra much of her life. She started to develop at 9 and just bought a bra at almost 18 that was an H cup.

I dont think the daughter should be punished for not wearing it but there does need to be a discussion and perhaps you can take her to find one that she likes and will want to wear.

In these days and times its hard. How old is your daughter?
My daughter started wearing a bra last yr at 10. She was just beginning to show.
I think punishing her is harsh. But letting her roam free is not a good thing either.
I would try the pretty bra approach. After that if it doesn't work it will be a battle of the wills. I wish you luck.

what about the kind of crop top / sports style maybe she'd feel more comfortabe with something less bra like. dont think she should be punnished for not wearing one though

I had the same problem with my daughter. So i started with a sports bra which wasn't so restrictive and when she got used to that moved on to a regular bra. Now she wears a bra every day without me having to say anything. Hope this helps.