Too Young For Makeup

[Pup7]

But the issue I have is that the makeup is so pro-sex, liberal minded and anti-moral, and it scares me tp death - I don’t even want to think about my daughter wearing make up.

I have on makeup in my profile pic. Interesting that you believe the face I share with the public says that I’m pro-sex, liberal minded, and anti-moral. Wow. Chuckling because that is so far from me it’s preposterous.

Then again, that’s about what I wear to work, and we actually have a military regulation that dictates what’s appropriate for the office. I’d be sent home if I looked like a painted hussy. At my rank, by the commander.

Good grief. This isn’t the Victorian era.

 

[CatholicTurk]

Maybe things have changed, but 11 is very young for makeup. 7 is definitely too young.

Do you want your second grade stepdaughter trying to attract boys?

SMH, Heaven help us.

Now a days even attracting boys is the lesser concern very sadly, as there are well disguised bunch of sick old men out there! So please make sure to stop them from wearing make-up or super short shorts, skirts, etc at such young ages, it’s simply unnecessary.

 

[alice24]

Because paedophilia is something more happens because little daughters dress too “sexy”? Bad path of thinking. Sick is sick, not a result of ordinary lust.

 

[Rozellelily]

At 7 years old it should only be worn for fun.
I was given makeup when I was 7 as a gift and I smeared it all over my cheeks and then proudly showed the adults my results!
Little kids like to “play grown ups” so at this age,something like clear lipgloss or clear nail polish would be appropriate.

Make up for proper reasons (ie:going out with it on) should be reserved for the age at very least mid teens.
I am a hypocrite though as I wore eyeliner when I was 11 however I would not recommend allowing this.
Except in an instance if a 11 year old to early teen girl had extreme psychological/self esteem issues and were bullied for their appearance then I think it should possibly be allowed.

In my view it’s important at the same time to teach your teenage children that there is too much focus on external beauty in our society and to not place too much focus on that and that for some people attractiveness can be there today but gone tomorrow.

For example,if you are attractive,sometimes you can confuse your personal identity as being your looks,and then if something negative happens to your looks,such as due to illness,it can have a devastating effect and the person can end up with an “adjustment disorder” of kinds.

So while makeup in moderation is fine,(whether to cover insecurities or fun/beautifying)-
I think it’s especially important to teach your teen/adult children not to:

*confuse their external looks with their identity.
*not to value others as being higher or better because they are “classically” more attractive than the next person
*focus on outer beauty but instead focus on inner beauty

 

[CatholicTurk]

Because paedophilia is something more happens because little daughters dress too “sexy”? Bad path of thinking. Sick is sick, not a result of ordinary lust.

I personally would not reason having more pedophilia as a result of little girls dressing sexy in a million years. Blaming on the innocent, who thinks like that? What I was referring to is how bad it has gotten out there in society regardless (in America at least). However, i have seen 13-14 year old girls in thong-bikinis on the beach or in super mini-skirts and super mini-shorts with their cheeks hanging out in malls with full blown make-ups. Who allows it? The parents. There is absolutely no need for such behavior which would only encourage and mislead other young girls who look up to the flashy and so-called popular girls.

 

[Pup7]

However, i have seen 13-14 year old girls in thong-bikinis on the beach or in super mini-skirts and super mini-shorts with their cheeks hanging out in malls with full blown make-ups. Who allows it? The parents. There is absolutely no need for such behavior which would only encourage and mislead other young girls who look up to the flashy and so-called popular girls.

That I agree with 100%. I’d have to be the square parent here.

 

[JanetF]

I personally would not reason having more pedophilia as a result of little girls dressing sexy in a million years. Blaming on the innocent, who thinks like that? What I was referring to is how bad it has gotten out there in society regardless (in America at least). However, i have seen 13-14 year old girls in thong-bikinis on the beach or in super mini-skirts and super mini-shorts with their cheeks hanging out in malls with full blown make-ups. Who allows it? The parents. There is absolutely no need for such behavior which would only encourage and mislead other young girls who look up to the flashy and so-called popular girls.

This is why my daughter was not allowed to go clothes shopping and BUY anything without me seeing it on her first (especially if I was paying). We had lessons about holding material up to the light and if you can put your hand in between the layers and see your hand, it’s not enough coverage. We had discussions about how long the inseam of shorts needs to be, about how to properly walk/sit/not bend over when wearing a skirt etc. Parents are in control, some exert that control and some forfeit it.

FYI. T-shirts in the misses section have higher necklines that those in the junior section which have deep scooped necklines. Boggled my mind when I realized this piece of information. We skipped the junior section a majority of the time when shopping during the teen years. Thank God that stage is OVER

 

[Elizabeth3]

My two oldest daughters are 16 and 18. The rules for them were…

5th grade-clear chapstick or lip gloss and a very light pink blush

6th grade- tinted lip gloss, very light pink blush and a little pressed powder

7th grade- (when they both began to break out a little) they were allowed to add some light foundation and consealer.

8th grade-they could add to the above a little neutral eye shadow.

9th grade-they could add lighter colored lipsticks that were a little darker than just tinted lip gloss.

10 grade-they could add eye liner and a little mascara

11th grade and up-anything goes within reason that enhances beauty rather than covers up or distorts their real looks.

Having said all that, my daughters only sometimes wear full face makeup on special occassions. Mostly for school they go all natural or just wear a little something on the lips and eyes. They are usually offended when I sometimes suggest they wear some when they aren’t wearing any and accuse me of inferring their natural look is ugly. For some reason, it’s a “thing” in their high school in which you are considered naturally pretty if you don’t “have” to wear make-up.

I’ve always been a “full-face of natural looking makeup” kind of gal. I feel naked without it. I think by not being overly restrictive with it, my girls never developed an obsession about wearing something forbidden.

 

[woolycaterpillar]

I remember seeing pictures of a little girl, no more than 5 or so, dressed in fancy clothes and wearing makeup. It was a child beauty pageant. She was a sweet, innocent girl, but it seemed so wrong to let these little kids get into dressing like adults. So if a child wants to wear lipstick, perhaps she should only use the colorless lip balm. That will keep her lips from getting chapped and wouldn’t be an issue.