To not let dd (6) wear heels and makeup?

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we went to a party and she was the only one not wearing high heels and makeup. She did have glittery nail polish and I felt I was pushing the boat out at that. The others had heels and full makeup eyeshadow blusher etc.

Should I just let her so she is the same as her peers? Is it just harmless am I being incredibly uptight?

In DD's year 2 class the children with the most make up, highest heels, more grown up clothing, etc are often the ones whose mothers had the least confidence as girls or teenagers. I think that they are afraid that history will repeat itself so are happy to see their child 'leading the pack' or associating popularity through a 'fashionable' appearance.

Any comments?
This personal observation is from having to make conversation at one to many parties at the local soft hell centre.

It sounds horrible to me! YANBU.

Hmm, I don't know if it's odd or not it was a small amount of children less than ten in total. naice area, nice school too and nowhere near Dale farm.

It isn't something that I have ever seen-I hope it isn't a sign of things to come-like year 6 Proms. I'm glad that mine are older.Don't give in.

I dont think this is a generation think. I can remember happily delving into my mams make up and clattering along the alley in her high heels when i was that age.

I have 3 dd's. DD1 is very staight laced and academic. You would never catch her with makeup on. has never asked for any on or tried herself.

DD2 could sit for hours in my makeup bag and clattering about in heels.

DD3 doesent seem interested

Hmm yes wearing mums makeup and shoes perhaps normal but to a children's party? I don't think I'd have been allowed

There is something so sad about this OP (not sad tears, just sad for the loss of youth type thing).

If it was fancy dress then yes, but dressing up for dinner at 6? Really? I can see why you'd not want her to be left out but what were the other parents thinking?

DD (2) loves my make up bag and always smears lipstick on her face (and tries to get into my shoe drawer) but I doubt I'd let her out of the house in properly applied stuff. I think that's where the difference lies - it's not just play make up if they are dressed up to go out is it?

I would never let my DD who is also 6 to go to a party with heels that she doesn't have or make up! I think the other mums are weak and you might not have realised that maybe more than half the mums must I thought that you were a very good mum indeed decided what is the best for your child. Unfortunately there is pressure around mums and lots of them are following what their kids want instead of listening to themselves! I always make sure that DD is comfortable with what she is wearing, and she never felt out! Last party she decided to wear a pair of jeans and new t-shirt she received from friends in the States whilst most of her friends were wearing glittery dress and shoes etc. She quite like looking different and ditch the glittery outfit for a day!

Yes see this was blusher the lot. I too find it a little sad, they have their whole adult lives to worry about makeup and apperances why start them off so early. One of the 6 year olds has her eyebrows done Fgs