The ruling on saying: A girl may wear whatever she wants

Question:
This questioner asks: What is the ruling on the one who says that a girl may wear whatever she wants, so if she wants to wear the hijab, she may, and if she wants to wear short clothing, no one has the right to prevent her?

Answer:
This is invalid speech; this is invalid speech. Is it not the case that a Muslim woman, whether old or young, must not be lax regarding the hijab, or wear short, tight, or transparent clothing? She is required to wear the hijab that covers, is ample, and is loose, whether she is old or young. The young girl is more severe; the young girl who has reached the age of discernment is a greater trial than the older woman.
People’s gazes are directed at her more, so the young girl must be raised on the Islamic etiquettes. It is obligatory for her guardian to raise her on the hijab and the Islamic etiquettes from the time she reaches seven years of age. The saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) indicates that the child is raised from the age of seven with some discernment. It is not permissible to be lax in this matter. The Muslim woman is not given the choice to veil if she wishes and not to veil if she wishes; the Muslim woman is governed by the rulings of the Shari'ah. She is governed by the rulings of the Shari'ah, and it is obligatory for her guardian to compel her to wear the hijab. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,