to think that my 8 year old is not 'young for her age' because she likes Frozen?

[WilburIsSomePig]

I think this is ridiculous. An acquaintance popped round to borrow something yesterday and commented thatcDD is 'very young for her age' because she was running around in her frozen dress (made by grandma and DD adores it), singing various songs?

She was actually quite rude about it, saying how her DD's were 'long past' that stage when they were 8. It's not important, I know, but she really pissed me off. I don't think she's too old for it at all and told her so. Cow.

maffve your dd sounds ace, especially the oven gloves.

I haven't read all the posts on here so this is just in response to the original post by Wilbur.

Your acquaintance is being ridiculous. And if it makes you feel better, my 9 year old son loves the film!

Dds are 13 & 16 & both love Frozen. Both have seen it more than once & sing the songs.

poledra I have solved the itchy seams problem by buying some broad satiny ribbon and stitching it inside over the scratchy bit. Works well unless it's the whole sleeve....if that is the case, perhaps line with some cheapo lining material in an appropriate colour?

Mamma my dd is in the same boat. She spent ages trawling tinternet for an Anna dress but they all stop at 8.

She is 9 and still loves to dress up while playing lego and watching minecraft vidios on you tube.

Your friend is very rude.

Dressing up is still the thing for my nearly 9 year old and her friends.

However, her 10, nearly 11 year old sister probably wouldn't be seen in an Elsa dress. She will still dress up though on Book Day and other occasions.

They all love Frozen- the 9/10 year olds play it and sing it in the playground.

Children do differ though in when they move on from this type of play- the point is that it is not 'better' to do this earlier. There's no right or wrong time.

What an idiot, your dd is 8 not 18 fgs, she is a little girl. What does she expect a little girl to be like, oh like those Pagent mums on Toddlers and Tiaras and old before their time. No let her wear the dress and watch as much Frozen as she wants!

My DS(8) watches all the disney films with his much younger DS (DD is 2)

Well its attitudes like your so called friend that killing off childhood.

If your DD is happy that is all that matters.

Oh and btw OP, your acquaintance is a bitch and I wholly disagree with her comments to you and the way she is bringing it up her children. They have their whole lives to be 'grown up'. Why rush it? I think it is a major problem in society that little girls in particular are being forced to grow up too quickly. Your 8 year old sounds just like 8 year olds should be.

Very rude and smallminded of her to say that imo

Last night three generations watched the Lego Movie in my house, ranging from 13 to 74. Dd and I regularly break into "Everything is Awesome" or yell Spaceship for the fun of it.

At work we swap DVDs including Frozen, Tangled and Enchanted.

I seriously worry for people who are pleased when their kids outgrow these things. Everyone needs some downtime!

Huh? My 10 yr old DS and 12 yr old DD both like Frozen. DD sings the songs. No dressing up (!) but an 8 yr old who did certainly wouldn't be acting young.

And there is nothing wrong with a bit of acting young anyway!!! Provided acting young is playing, singing, dressing up and having fun.

Your friend is wrong.

Oh our neighbour is like this. Her 8 yo ds no longer plays with toys, or watches children's programmes on TV. He only likes his X Box, playing basketball or watching the footy.

This is apparently a sign of maturity and a good thing (rather than lack of imagination, or parental delusion)

No very normal for a child (and adult). My sister pil keep having dressing up parties and they are in their 70s... I know my sister sil wants a frozen dress and she's in her 30s. Personally I'd love a frozen dress... (Walks if singing...let it be..)

My dd is 8 and loves dressing up as different characters - whatever takes her fancy really. I think it's rather sad that people think this is no longer appropriate behaviour at only the age of 8. I would be concerned if my daughter was interested in make up, short skirts, going out with friends & generally what I consider to be more teen behaviour etc.It can only be a good thing if kids are willing and ( more importantly ) able to play imaginatively at such a relatively young age.

My 2 dds love frozen. My 7 year old recently got an Anna dress for her birthday and is wearing it right now and my other daughter wants an Elsa dress for her 10th birthday. There's nothing wrong with little girls dressing up and singing and dancing. The longer my girls do it the happier I will be!

My DC are very jealous of the "everything is awesome" T shirt which their 30something DUncle (my DB2) has - and he dresses up and has making stuff parties and everything - officially a cool uncle who, for better or worse, wouldn't think twice about bursting into Disney song in public - slightly embarrassing to be with on occasion, but a great role model

Isn't dressing up and playing imaginary games essentially what 8 year olds are meant to do?

Is playing on their iPad and not moving a mark of maturity now then?

Thanks for all the advice - I'll have a very pleased little girl if I can sort out her sleeves

Right, had a quick google and if you're feeling flush then adult display Frozen costumes do seem to be available. Bloody expensive though.
McCalls have a child and adult costume pattern for those who can make it: mccallpattern.mccall.com/m7000-products-48617.php?page_id=494
(Am on app, not sure if it will make a link)

FFS, adult Cosplay!

is it any worse than my 16 year old dd who loves to get into her zebra onsie and watch frozen, at 8 she is fine wearing dress up, my dd knows all the words and loves the film

Dd (8) loves it and has the DVD and cd. She also plays lots of imaginary games and still likes dressing up from time to time. On her birthday sleepover last month I had three 8 year old girls playing a range of imaginary games in the back garden for hours (as well as with her Girls World- now there's a blast from the past!)

My 10 year old niece spent the weekend serenading us with Frozen songs.