"Makeover" for young teen who feels like she looks like a little kid

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She should look like a little kid. There is plenty of time to grow up. I would NOT facilitate this.

A 14 year old high school student should look like a 14 year old high school student.

NOT a ten year old elementary school little kid.

My 14yr does not wear any make-up, go to the spa, get their eyebrows waxed, or anything else. I think you are a little superficial with your kids.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'm another with a teen boy with the same problem. He learned to speak up for himself. At a restaurant, he will say "may I please have a sprite in a glass" - so that they don't bring him a kids cup. And he also says he prefers an adult menu. I have noticed at a park or with strangers, he quickly says something about the name of his middle school or his grade so that no one assumes he is an elementary school kid. Again, once he starts talking, it's clear he's older but it's hard when meeting someone new.

He sounds very mature. You've done a good job with him. I wish OP would think about treating her daughter more like a boy in terms of fostering maturity rather than focusing on looks. It will serve her better in the long run.

[Anonymous]

Have you tried Zara's clothes for girls? Their stuff tends to be less cutesy and more trendy. I also find their clothes to be pretty well-made (i.e., they don't look like they were constructed to last just one season).