I was reading "I saw your nanny" blog, and there was a thread about a nanny who hates taking her 3 yo charge to Libby Lu for manicures but the mom insists. I do agree 3 seems awfully young and I hate putting fingernail polish on my own girls...but do paint their toes instead....
The comments talked about how places like this over-sexualize small children and teach girls that they are only worth their beauty...and every pediphile is standing outside waiting for the toddlers in slutty clothes and makeup to do their dances....that was the gist anyways of many of the comments.
But can't they also be just fun places for girls to go to? My girls have yet to go. but I can't imagine telling them when they are older "no you can't go with your friend to that place because it will sexualize you and turn you into a slut."
So..just seeing what others think of these places....
Discuss:
Re: Places like LIbby Lu for kids...discuss:
I personally wouldnt spend the money on it - but then again, we dont have that kind of a budget, so, go figure.
IMO - I grew up in the city. I am desperate to raise my kids on some land, and teach them things that are more important than painted toes - like responsibilites and working hard. But I do enjoy the occasional mani myself. But not for my 3 year old. Maybe when she gets older, then take her to get a manicure as a mommy/daughter outing. Make her feel special. Too much emphasis on looks kinda leads them to a direction of focusing more on that than anything else.
But, I dont have kids yet. I'm going to be the type of mommy that encourages them to play outside in the dirt with sticks rather than inside playing video games and painting nails.