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Skincare, mobile phones too young for 9 year old?

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Black101 · 06/01/2025 20:51

My daughter has over night made new friends at school and is demanding every skincare going because her friends have all the big names, drunk elephant etc and anti ageing, retinol you name it these kids have it all. Apparently if they throw tantrums they get what they want. They also all have mobile phones according to my child which after having teenage daughters myself now grown up I have said no to after seeing the mental health problems they had from social media and watching swiped I am definitely not agreeing to a smart phone at this age. Is anyone else dealing with this on a daily basis? No negativity I’m just a mum doing her best trying to explain why some skincare brands really are not good for a nine year olds skin. Just to add I won’t be buying it just need some new ways to explain she won’t be getting it.

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InvisibilityCloakActivated · 09/01/2025 09:57

In life, there are always going to be people who have things that you don't, so you will need to get comfortable with that feeling and not let it ruin your day.

Google retinol and show her that it is not recommended for 9 year olds and she can have it in 15-20 years time! Possibly also Google lead in makeup and show her that just because something is available and other people use it, doesn't mean it is a good idea.

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