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[–] [email protected] 23 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Is part of the agreement to trade fashion accessories?

[–] [email protected] 35 points 1 month ago

isn’t that a part of every agreement

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago (1 children)

As a father who raised 4 daughters, you try and stop a young woman from wearing jewelry, perfumes, and even makeup. That's a fight you WILL lose every time.

You should see the dating scene. A young Amish boy holding hands with a young Native walking down a hallway, (or vice versa). It ain't right I tell you.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

I learned very quickly I had already lost on the makeup battle by the time my daughter was 2. I thought maybe we could make it until she was a teenager but NOPE

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Perhaps I'm missing something - what's wrong with makeup?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Makeup is pretty bad for your skin but really I was most concerned about how it might become a crutch or even cause of self esteem issues, as well as not wanting to perpetuate the stereotype that all women must wear makeup. But I think I might have been wrong about it on the emotional and gender fronts because she has so much fun putting makeup on as well as doing her younger brother's makeup and nails

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 month ago

Yeah, I agree it's a complex phenomenon. But I don't think it's that bad for your skin if you learn to clean it properly. I admire your approach.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 month ago

Yes but only among girls.