It’s hard growing up as a girl in a world where so much emphasis is placed on makeup, hair, and how we look
Mothers online have shared some helpful tips for uplifting their daughters, including changing how they talk about makeup.
Sophie Jane Young, a creator on TikTok, said: “I heard this and as a girl mom, it stuck with me:
“If your daughter asks why you’re putting on makeup, tell her it’s to look fancy, not to look pretty.
“Sometimes she’ll want to be fancy, but she’s always beautiful.”
Viewers were amazed by this simple yet incredible piece of advice.
Even though we don’t do so intentionally, young children pick up on how we talk about ourselves.
According to experts, insecurities very commonly stem from early childhood experiences.
If we grow up hearing our parents talk negatively about their figure or their complexion, we will also start to zone in on those things.
If a young girl constantly hears her mother saying she’s putting on makeup to be pretty, she might start to assume that wearing no makeup makes you less than.
The comments were filled with similar anecdotes as mothers stressed the importance of choosing our words carefully.
“My mom always said it was an accessory like jewellery, just something you can add for colour or sparkle!” one said.
Another said: “I love that. I’ve always told my daughter it’s to stop looking tired but looking fancy is way better.”
One jokingly wrote: “The problem is that my very astute 6 year old very quickly worked out how makeup did in fact make me look prettier.”
Even though it’s something small, it’s so important for young girls to know that they don’t need to look perfect all the time.
If they want to wear makeup, it should be their decision, and not something they do to appeal to others.
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