I agree about passing on the values, I just think how I've lived shows what my true values more than what I'd like to believe. �I mentioned it's more likely my kids will do what they might do within a childish "puppy love relationship" driven by desire than for them to be made promiscuous by outside pressure or the media. �And when they discover it they're going to like it a lot. �Is there a "passionate" OE (blushing and giggling). �At least I'm guessing that's more likely than the friends with benefits thing. �
��And I say what I think I'll do now, but who knows how I'll act when they become teenagers and this becomes real instead of theory. �Just thought I'd share what concerns me about my own family. �I'm more concerned about raging hormones and unplanned decisions than about movies and dolls influencing that certain undesirable career. �But I wouldn't let my hypothetical daughter dress however she wants if it's like that either.
I'll probably let the tinkerbell brand make up and nail polish. �That's if this one turns out to be a girl. �Well, and not a total tomboy. �The one I have now's a boy. �He's got a bowl cut that he asked for. �He's asked for a Mohawk next. �It's a shame because the bowlcut's just adorable on him. �But three-year old's supposed to be about exploring independence and defining structure and boundaries. �(according to some childhood psychology textbook I bought at Amazon). �
Yeah, besides that one consideration there's just pure aesthetics. �If you don't want your five year old wearing make-up she shouldn't be wearing make-up. � �
And really it sounds like you're so involved and doing so much with your daughter she won't miss out on a thing. �I read the things you post. �You want to give your little girl a whole world full of experiences.
Editing to add: �I'm biased. �My parents were unwed teenagers when I was born.�
