Nail varnish and 7 year old

[motheroreily]

My ex thinks 7 is is too young to wear nail polish. I don't. I think it's fine (not for school but at other times). He wants me to never to paint her nails. I really don't see a problem. But he keeps saying he's an equal parent which he is. But so I am but I think when she's with me I can choose what is appropriate and likewise when she's with him.

Or shall I just agree with him and say no nail varnish? It just seems a ridiculous thing to argue about and you don't need nail varnish in your life.

Is this adult women’s polish you’re using or the girl’s play type that peels off easily? Maybe suggest using the latter so it can be removed when your daughter goes to her father’s house.

Pick your battles.

Thank you. It was manufactured for children but it wasn't a peel off one. That's a good idea. I do take it off for her. But I guess a peel off one would be less chemicals.

I agree I do need to pick my battles. I'm just worried I'll always be doing what he decides is acceptable. But I don't feel that strongly about this subject.

I am easy about this, at weekends it’s a bit of fun

But your DH is not actually unreasonable to not want his very young daughter to wear polish

So you could really turn this in to something positive and say to him “you know, I’m happy for her to have polish and I’d love to do it for her but I take on board what you’re staying and seeing as she is so young - I won’t mention again. But you need to explain to her why. I will support you though if she argues back”

@motheroreily
I agree I do need to pick my battles. I'm just worried I'll always be doing what he decides is acceptable.

I hear you and I was concerned about that when making my suggestion too. He does sound a bit controlling and I’d keep my eye on that boundary if I were you.

My 5 year old DS wore nail varnish all half term. No big deal 🤷