Painting 9yo boys nails iridescent pink and purple?

Itsnotmeisit · 2021-08-09T10:19:10+00:00

At his request obviously. I think it's harmless fun, my friend thinks it'll make him a target for bullies. Who is BU?

fairycakes1234 · 09/08/2021 11:23

why would it make him a target for bullies, hes not in school so probbably just has one or two friends, would they care? I have 9 year old daughter, i wouldnt put them on because they are a pain to get off and also i bet your son will only have them on for a few minutes because it stops them having fun, my daugher always wants them off within a few hours.

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Itsnotmeisit · 09/08/2021 11:24

@fairycakes1234

why would it make him a target for bullies, hes not in school so probbably just has one or two friends, would they care? I have 9 year old daughter, i wouldnt put them on because they are a pain to get off and also i bet your son will only have them on for a few minutes because it stops them having fun, my daugher always wants them off within a few hours.

Oh sorry I didn't clarify, it's not false nails.. just polish

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fairycakes1234 · 09/08/2021 11:25

sorry just reread your message, i thought you meant false nails. Same goes, as in doubt anyone would bully him.

phoenixrosehere · 09/08/2021 11:30

If that is what he asks for, why not?

Who is going to bully him and if they do? He and you have a mouth or look at the person like their crazy and ignore them.

TellingBone · 09/08/2021 11:30

The actual colour isn't relevant really is it?

Is this your own child?
Would you allow your daughter to wear it at this age?

If so, then why not? A nine year old will be acutely aware of what other kids' reactions will be and what might be laughed at in their peer group. If he's prepared for that then let him carry on.

Ponoka7 · 09/08/2021 11:30

It depends on where you live and where he's going. Generally it would make him a target. I think he's a bit too young to take in the responsibility of this decision. Why not play dress up in the house?

phoenixrosehere · 09/08/2021 11:30

*they’re

LuxOlente · 09/08/2021 11:35

Get less old-fashioned friends.

Where are 'bullies' going to materialise in the summer holidays for a 9 year old, unless you invite them round to the house?

negomi90 · 09/08/2021 11:41

If he's a target for bullies then you deal with it and support him through it. He probably won't be as kids these days are far more enlightened about these things then grown ups.
You don't not do things because you are worried about what others would think. That's far more damaging.

DappledThings · 09/08/2021 12:54

I wouldn't be happy with nail polish on any child but if you are then the child's sex shouldn't make any difference.

WorraLiberty · 09/08/2021 13:03

More context is needed

Who do they think will bully him?

I mean they might be right, as kids pick on the strangest of things but I would've thought no being at school would lessen the chances of him being known as 'the boy with the nail varnish', or some such other silly nickname.

Wearywithteens · 09/08/2021 13:15

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Marguerite2000 · 09/08/2021 13:20

I'd be fine with this, but I would make sure I had nail varnish remover first. He might change his mind before he meets up with other kids.

RedMarauder · 09/08/2021 13:21

If you are in England it is the school summer holidays so who is around to bully him?

Plus in the places I've lived in England if a man or boy has painted nails no-one bats an eyelid. However if he has long nails it is noticed.