How young is too young? I read a news article this morning about a mommy blogger by the name of Lindsay Cross who wrote about her child's fascination with adult cosmetics. Much to my own surprise it has cause much controversy. Seriously there are shows out there like Toddlers and Tiaras which I personally find appalling. But for the love of god I can't seem to wrap my finger around the concept of anyone having an issue with a little girl playing dress up and wearing make-up. My own daughter will wear light glittery shades on her eyes and lip gloss. She also enjoys having her toe and fingernails painted. She is 6 and I find absolutely nothing wrong with this what so ever. I think it is important that I bond with my daughter on this level. She is a beautiful little girl no matter what and I tell her that often. It is however fun to have mommy-daughter time where she can dress up, put on a little make-up and go out some where for the day.
MOST little girls are going to watch their mom put on make-up and think it looks fun and will want to wear their own. Most little girls daydream of when they will be grown up too. What a thrill it is when you get your first pair of little heels. It is also a joy when you get your first eyeshadow, all your own. It’s a rite of passage.
People really need to get over themselves & just let parents do the parenting of their own child already! Some Moms kill me with with their self absorbed comments.
I see nothing wrong with my daughter at all and yes.... she is wearing makeup and her nails are done!!!
I don't see anything wrong with little girls experimenting with makeup. Haley is allowed to wear lip gloss in public, but that's it so far, but in and around the house, she can wear as much as she wants to play with...it gives the her the ability to transform and play dress up, so I see nothing wrong with it :) Hell, the more she practices now, the less she'll look like a hot mess when she's old enough to wear it everyday...
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