Wearing Clothes Near Holy Books
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Question
Is it permissible for children to dress in a room where there are holy books, and is there a difference in what clothes can and cannot be worn, and is there a difference between boys and girls?
Answer
Shalom and blessings,
Children should be accustomed to dressing modestly as much as possible, and the proper way is to dress under a sheet or in a bathroom designated for dressing, and to do so as quickly as possible.
Near holy books, there is an additional prohibition to be in a state defined as 'ervah'. For girls above the age of 3, this includes covered areas, and for boys, it refers to the area of 'ervah'.
Source
Shulchan Aruch (Orach Chaim, Siman 2; Siman 240, Seif 6) Mishnah Berurah (Siman 2, Seif Katan 1); Kaf HaChaim (Siman 3, Seif Katan 13).