She’s as beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside” is that ok?

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It’s my DD’s 18th Birthday tomorrow and we have parties planned etc but of course social media being so big I will acknowledge her bday on my SM platform.

I was planning on putting the title on my post tomorrow but wanted to get your opinions first. Is that ok? She is stunning and beautiful btw, though I’d put her main attributes first, funny, loveable, beautiful personality etc…

It sounds extremely embarrassing to me.

I’m sure it doesn’t really matter and people will post underneath to say Happy Birthday.

Whats wrong with just saying happy birthday 🙄🤣

I think it’s sad for girls that we feel we have to. ‘Beautiful’ is the only descriptor that pops up for them.

Who is she uniquely? What does she love? What makes her special to herself?

I’m the wrong person to ask thought because we all hate the SM posts. Teenage DD included!

Oh, in what way? It’s an 18th remember?

I totally get this but that’s why I say it’s in conjunction with all her other attributes. Focusing purely on aesthetics is awful I agree!

Cringe. I’m quite old so I’m not sure honestly, but why do you have to reference beauty? Inside or out…happy birthday to our lovely dd, 18 today. Or similar?

Jesus,NO! well intentioned from a good place but utterly cringy and embarrassing. Schlocky
Keep it simple. Less is more and all that. Ease up on the effusive love ya

Well I know the 18th is the coming of age birthday but if she has already got " parties" in the plural do you really have to embarrass her with ott descriptions on social media?

When it’s your daughter’s 18th, putting “Happy Birthday” is a bit underwhelming IMO. Most mothers want to focus on the attributes of their kids.

That “inside or out” wasn’t meant to be part of my suggestion btw. Just don’t mention it ffs 🤣

Happy 18th birthday to our lovely Jane, proud of you and love you so much. Have the best day 🥳🫶

What would you put for advise then?

Why are you asking complete strangers about what you should post for your daughters birthday?

I'd buck the trend and not wish her happy birthday on SM.

Set a new trend of saying happy birthday to her in person.

How are we meant to know her attributes? My advice is just don’t, a general happy birthday, love you 🥰 type message will do, with a few pics (not 10+)😆

Oh come on OP. You need to come up with this yourself or it means nothing.

You make it sound as though she is the only person in the world who has accomplished the magnificent achievement of having an 18th birthday.

I guess they are the average audience!!!

As much as I want to disagree in this situation as my daughter is stunning 🤩 I think it’s right that I asked for opinions as l think they are right (fucking reluctantly 😐🙄) and it’s best to keep in simple

Advice? Do you mean you want advice on what to write? Or you want to include some life advice on your post? If that’s what you meant, please don’t do that; SM is not the place for that.

If you really want to make a big thing over it, then put a couple of cute baby photos up that won’t embarrass her in front of her mates, tell her she’s wonderful and that you’re very proud of her, and leave it at that.

I genuinely have no clue what you’re trying to go on about.

Just post what you want to post. Starting a thread like this is so strange.

Thanks ladies, I’m pleased I posted as whilst I think some replies seem a bit cheeky (to me) I appreciate you’re trying to help and I (begrudgingly) agree…. So thanks (reluctantly again 😳🫤😂

If your first inkling OP was what you posted originally...just go for it with confidence...as it is from your heart. 💖
It's so lovely and heartfelt. Happy 18th Birthday to your beautiful daughter 💖
(Don't overthink it!!) Xx

Every parent has stunning, beautiful and smart children. Our eyes couldn’t see anything else.

Kindly, I have to agree though that focusing your message on your daughter’s physical attributes will look a bit cringe. I never say happy birthday to my kids on FB or any SM.
I put what I want to say in a card and then it comes from the heart and doesn’t look like some sort of boast.

🤣👏

Its not embarrassing op. My mum passed away when I was 18, i still love reading the fb posts she put on my birthdays