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Make-up and maturity
My daughter is 11, apparently going on 16, and in Year Seven. She (unfortunately) is physically, emotionally and intellectually maturing much earlier than I ever thought she would. We have been dealing with issues that I thought I would not encounter for many years. The latest battle is experimentation with my eye make-up. I finally decided to get her some of her own to experiment with. We talked about it, and the rule was that she could not wear make-up to school.
This morning she came down with it on and had to go back upstairs and scrub it off. Needless to say, she was not at all happy with me, nor I with her. I remember having the make-up battle with my parents, but in Year Nine or Ten. Can you help?
Part of your concern is your daughter's early development and whether that will steer her towards dating and risky behaviour sooner. Actually, girls who develop first are more inclined to want to date earlier and are at risk for getting into an older crowd.
Monitor her friends carefully. Discourage her from socialising with older boys and girls. As for the make-up rules - go with your instincts. Let her experiment at home. Realise that this is just a normal phase. Pay more attention to other areas, such as how she dresses and the friends she keeps. Train her focus on school, hobbies and sports. Try to encourage a well-rounded girl. Be positive, and do not spend too much time battling over the little things.
Why not chat to other iVillagers about make-up on the Mums of Children Aged 5 - 12 message board. Take a look at some of the LIVE discussions happening now on the board:
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