Discuss: Kids wearing makeup: Cute or creepy?

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  • 83299
    Cute for sure. It's harmless and part of the whole dress-up phase that little girls love.
    13%
  • 83300
    Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.
    87%

VoteTotal Votes: 469

Suri Cruise was recently seen wearing lipstick and other celeb cuties have been seen in differing degrees of makeup. Do you think it's OK?

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Total of 469 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

13.2%
Cute for sure. It's harmless and part of the whole dress-up phase that little girls love.
62 votes
86.8%
Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.
407 votes
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Cute for sure. It's harmless and part of the whole dress-up phase that little girls love.

I don't see anything wrong with it if you are at home playing dress up and you wash it off when done playing.

     - jamib
     - 8:06 pm EST on Fri Feb 12, 2010
    Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

    There's a book called "Stop Dressing Your Six-Year-Old Like a Skank (& Other Words of Delicate Southern Wisdom" by Jill Conner Browne...

       - 4:01 pm EST on Sun Feb 14, 2010
      Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

      Anything more than lip gloss on little girl is way too much for their skin and their development. It pushes them too far too fast.

         - 7:19 pm EST on Sun Feb 14, 2010
        Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

        Defenitely not ok young girls are sensitive to criticism they should be taught that inner beauty is more important than wearing makeup.

           - MBMR
           - 12:03 am EST on Mon Feb 15, 2010
          Cute for sure. It's harmless and part of the whole dress-up phase that little girls love.

          Depends - if it's home and part of dress up it's cute. If it's done to try to make the child look "prettier" or not in play - then creepy.

             - 12:59 am EST on Mon Feb 15, 2010
            Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

            I think it's so sad that parents would even think about putting makeup on their innocent & beautiful child who does not need it.

               - 11:01 am EST on Tue Feb 16, 2010
              Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

              I think it depersonalizes the child, and may rob them of their childhood. Makeup is an adult game or for Halloween

                 - 5:27 pm EST on Tue Feb 16, 2010
                Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

                Getting into mom's makeup is one thing but mom taking you to sephora and buying you that perfect shade at 3 it too much.

                   - 7:58 pm EST on Tue Feb 16, 2010
                  Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

                  Encouraging your tots to grow up "fast" is asking for trouble. Let them stay children as long as possible.

                     - 1:16 pm EST on Wed Feb 17, 2010
                    Definitely creepy. Dress-up should stop at the clothes. There's no need for makeup unless it's Halloween.

                    Play make up is okay for play dress up. But I would not let my daughter go out in public that way

                       - z1r2p3
                       - 3:53 pm EST on Wed Feb 17, 2010
                      Cute for sure. It's harmless and part of the whole dress-up phase that little girls love.

                      Remembering how much fun it was as a kid I think it is harmless. Such fun memories.

                         - 2:54 pm EST on Fri Feb 19, 2010
                        Cute for sure. It's harmless and part of the whole dress-up phase that little girls love.

                        It's just cute, they're not doing anything wrong

                           - 10:29 pm EDT on Wed Mar 24, 2010

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                          I agree with jamib but what if someone came over and saw that you child has make-up on her face they might think something else is happening i wouldn't think that but some people would but i think if it stays at your house than its fine and im sure fun for girls.

                            Reply#1 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:53 AM EST

                            There is a new program on TV that primp young girls around in makeup, expensive outfits like the Miss America. I truly believe that when we were little dressing up like our parents were cute at the time..but now being an adult I see that it could really cause some concern. Our teenage pregrancies have just went off the charts and I am saying could trying to look older to impress is the reason. But let's not rule this out. Let's don't rush our children to grow up too fast. Because those are the years they will never be able to recapture. Every child is a gift from God...so let's leave perfection alone.

                              Reply#2 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:12 AM EST

                              My ten-year-old daughter wears clear lip gloss--but I draw the line at that. What sort of message are we sending our daughters: that you're not beautiful just the way you are? And another question: who does it serve?

                                Reply#3 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:31 AM EST

                                it is creepy very creepy.i vote NO not cute.

                                  Reply#4 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:06 PM EST

                                  So what if someone came over and saw my 7 y/o wearing make-up? In fact, she's even gone so far as to go out in public w/make-up on! Anyone who's a close friend or family member knows it's strictly play Halloween or otherwise. If someone came over to my house thinking anything other than that she's playing dress-up best not even step foot in my house and certainly best not give their unwanted advice or comments. And they'd best get their minds out of the gutter while they're at it.

                                    Reply#5 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 2:39 PM EST

                                    playingdress up is not the same as tarting your child up forpublic display. what next? pole dancing for toddlers? very creepy

                                      Reply#6 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 3:06 PM EST

                                      Apparently the stars aren't satisfied the way their daughters look . Doing stuff like that now will give them nothing to look forward to when they are a bit older. What are they going to do next pimp them out on the corner some where? I think it's disgusting, let them be children for heavens sake. I always thought that people in the lime light were supposed to be role models. Guys your setting your kids up for a big fall, when they have exhausted things that are done by older kids ..... whats next .... boredom, and we all know what happens after that.

                                        Reply#7 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 8:03 PM EST

                                        I agree with jamib,I don't see anything wrong with it when playing dress up in your home,all little girls like to play dress up.However with the way this crazy F@#%$D up world is today you need to draw the line some where.There are more Damn crazy B@#$%&@D'S that get off when they see a little girls with tight clothing on and the tiny-est makeup as well.. We are living in an evil world not like when I grew up..my parents never had to worry about some damn pedifile L@@King at me or my fiends.. So mothers of little girls please be careful and let little girls be little girls,they will have plentiy if time to wear makeup... As parents we are their protectors..And if someone has a problem with what I just wrote frankly I don't give a damn..

                                          Reply#8 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:24 PM EST

                                          Its very creepy a child wearing makeup all the time what kind of statement are they implying on young girls, they are going to have self esteem issues when they get older "oh im not beautiful without my makeup" what message are they sending to other young girls. In my opinion makeup is like wearing a mask on the face, i dont wear makeup just lip gloss. Its alright if they are playing dress up at home and the wipe it off but not going out to public places.

                                            Reply#9 - Sun Feb 14, 2010 11:54 PM EST

                                            I feel very sorry for Suri Cruise and the other celeb cuties. It has already been on the web that Suri has over a million dollar wardrobe. These children are going to grow up to be the Brat Pack of the future and the parents will never know why. Maybe they all need parenting classes.

                                              Reply#10 - Mon Feb 15, 2010 1:51 AM EST

                                              All little girls love to dress up with make up and high heels and fancy clothes...but to allow them to go in public with red lipstick is a bit weird....i'm actually surprised at Katie and Tom allowing this, unless it was for a fun party or something we don't know about.. i can't imagine them letting Suri go around like this.....its sad but if parents let their kids do this as part of their daily routine...not fun..then I'm afraid they are going to be in for a lot of issues as the child gets older and shouldn't be surprised when it happens.

                                                Reply#11 - Mon Feb 15, 2010 9:46 AM EST

                                                I think that wearing makeup for young children is okay. But they should use very little, the thing is, you don't want them to start wearing around their teen years and put on a whole bunch because they don't know what's acceptable. I think that they can wear very discreet amounts to feel glamorous and while with friends they can experiment. You don't want them to look cheap or like a slag do you?

                                                  Reply#12 - Thu Feb 3, 2011 3:27 PM EST
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