Would you allow? - Page 2

BarTopDancer · 01-17-2010, 07:25 PM

At 10? I'd probably allow it in dress up play but probably not out and about. How red are we talking about? Hooker red, pinkish red or purple red?

I wasn't allowed to wear anything other than Lip Smackers at 10.

Alex · 01-17-2010, 07:59 PM

I think the general thinking is that some colors are (by design or otherwise) more likely to draw attention to the lips than others and that there's really no reason people need their attention drawn to a 10-year-old's lips.

But, except for dressing up, I'd also think there's not really any reason at all for a 10-year-old to be wearing any make-up. I honestly have no idea how I'd go on the issue. I guess I'd start with investigating why she thinks she wants to wear red lipstick (or any other make-up) and "because my friends are" isn't going to be a good reason.

Strangler Lewis · 01-17-2010, 08:05 PM

What Alex said.

Jazzman · 01-17-2010, 08:15 PM

Just checked with Steph and the management directive in our household is going to be "No makeup at all until thirteen. Red lipstick is then okay, but only if it matches tone and shading." So, I guess that means I should have answered "Yes" on the poll.

Thank Zeus I'm a guy. I can't imagine how much more difficult my youth would have been if I'd had to add makeup, hairstyling, and so on to my list of teen worries. Huzzah to all you ladies for managing it all!

Alex · 01-17-2010, 08:21 PM

Another reason to say "no." It is developmentally important for every girl to spend the first couple years of her makeup wearing life doing so behind the backs of her parent.

If she's not lying about that all she'll have left to sneak around on is sex, drugs, and small engine repair.

ToriBear · 01-17-2010, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

Another reason to say "no." It is developmentally important for every girl to spend the first couple years of her makeup wearing life doing so behind the backs of her parent.

If she's not lying about that all she'll have left to sneak around on is sex, drugs, and small engine repair.

When is she supposed to elope?

RStar · 01-17-2010, 08:35 PM

Our daughter was not allowed to wear make up (other than playing dress up) until she was 14. Everyone was fine with that (and then the make up was sparingly in good taste). 10 years old is way too young. Lip gloss is ok, but color is too much. She can be well groomed, but not made up at that age. Find little things she can do to feel older (but not look older)as far as grooming. And explain to her that trying to look much older with make up sends the wrong message to older boys. That's my advice.

Alex · 01-17-2010, 08:33 PM

What a horribly inappropriate thing to say about a 10-year-old!

I hope you're ashamed of yourself.

Kevy Baby · 01-17-2010, 08:41 PM

Susan and I vote no on the 10-year-old daughter. The jury is still out on the dog wearing lipstick

Gemini Cricket · 01-17-2010, 09:13 PM

Imho, 10 is a little early for every day make-up. Theatre, Halloween... yeah, it's okay but not for every day...

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01-17-2010, 07:25 PM	#1
BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	At 10? I'd probably allow it in dress up play but probably not out and about. How red are we talking about? Hooker red, pinkish red or purple red? I wasn't allowed to wear anything other than Lip Smackers at 10. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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01-17-2010, 07:59 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I think the general thinking is that some colors are (by design or otherwise) more likely to draw attention to the lips than others and that there's really no reason people need their attention drawn to a 10-year-old's lips. But, except for dressing up, I'd also think there's not really any reason at all for a 10-year-old to be wearing any make-up. I honestly have no idea how I'd go on the issue. I guess I'd start with investigating why she thinks she wants to wear red lipstick (or any other make-up) and "because my friends are" isn't going to be a good reason.
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01-17-2010, 08:05 PM	#3
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	What Alex said. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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Jazzman Sax God Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Portland's Tijuana Posts: 510	Just checked with Steph and the management directive in our household is going to be "No makeup at all until thirteen. Red lipstick is then okay, but only if it matches tone and shading." So, I guess that means I should have answered "Yes" on the poll. Thank Zeus I'm a guy. I can't imagine how much more difficult my youth would have been if I'd had to add makeup, hairstyling, and so on to my list of teen worries. Huzzah to all you ladies for managing it all!
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01-17-2010, 08:21 PM	#5
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Another reason to say "no." It is developmentally important for every girl to spend the first couple years of her makeup wearing life doing so behind the backs of her parent. If she's not lying about that all she'll have left to sneak around on is sex, drugs, and small engine repair.
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01-17-2010, 08:35 PM	#7
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Our daughter was not allowed to wear make up (other than playing dress up) until she was 14. Everyone was fine with that (and then the make up was sparingly in good taste). 10 years old is way too young. Lip gloss is ok, but color is too much. She can be well groomed, but not made up at that age. Find little things she can do to feel older (but not look older)as far as grooming. And explain to her that trying to look much older with make up sends the wrong message to older boys. That's my advice. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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01-17-2010, 08:33 PM	#8
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	What a horribly inappropriate thing to say about a 10-year-old! I hope you're ashamed of yourself.
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01-17-2010, 08:41 PM	#9
Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	Susan and I vote no on the 10-year-old daughter. The jury is still out on the dog wearing lipstick __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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01-17-2010, 09:13 PM	#10
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Imho, 10 is a little early for every day make-up. Theatre, Halloween... yeah, it's okay but not for every day...
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