Do all parents think their teens are the best looking kids?

[Anonymous]

Total loss of objectivity. White moms are the worst!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Total loss of objectivity. White moms are the worst!!

Why do I keep seeing more and more comments like this on DCUM?

[Anonymous]

People tell me how handsome my son is ALL THE TIME.

I think they are making conversation. He's a nice looking kid with an open friendly face and great hair. He is not model quality, but he is nice and adults like that.

[Anonymous]

Hell no! There are some genuinely good looking teens, OP, sounds like you have some. But parents can surely recognize when their kid is an awkward teen! But I also think parents are the ones who see the beautiful parts (we all have something!) when the kids don't themselves.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Total loss of objectivity. White moms are the worst!!

Who says I am white?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hell no! There are some genuinely good looking teens, OP, sounds like you have some. But parents can surely recognize when their kid is an awkward teen! But I also think parents are the ones who see the beautiful parts (we all have something!) when the kids don't themselves.

Thanks for the positive comment. I think that is mostly what I was referring to, that parents tend to see the beautiful parts, you put that very nicely. I am aware when somebody is just making conversation with such compliments and I tend to see something beautiful in all the kids, not referring just to physical appearance, maybe smile, manners, etc..

[Anonymous]

OP, it's you. Your kids are not that good-looking.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Or is it just me? Am I delusional? Or is it normal for parents to think that? I mean, I know majority of parents are bias in this regard and I am no different, but I honestly think my 17 year old DS and 15 year old DD are really good looking kids. I have seen other good looking kids and admit that there might be one or two better looking kids. I do admit that my kids aren't perfect in every way, they could be a bit taller. I am aware that they have issues in other aspects, DS badmouths and DD is prone to tantrums, and I am working on that. So, where do you stand on this? Are your teens really good looking to you and are you objective or subjective? Would you admit even to yourself that your teens are not that good looking? Thanks!

My teen kids are honestly 8s. But I think they're well read, interesting and funny, so it's better than being 9s or 10s who are dull.

I definitely note there are 10/10 peers at their school — my kids are to 10s.

[Anonymous]

Who cares. Really?
My DC is very exotic looking and people are completely floored by his mix and skin tone. I think my child is stunning but I don't know if anyone else thinks they are, I also don't care what others think about my child. For the most part I also don't find Caucasian children attractive, so it may only be you.

[Anonymous]

No, this is not normal, but it doesn't mean you're wrong. Perhaps you have have exceptionally beautiful children. My husband's cousin has model good looks and has the most stunning teenagers.

Parents dote on their kids and most think their children are rather cute/handsome. However most are ready to acknowledge that objectively, their progeny wouldn't win beauty competitions. Mine wouldn't

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, as a teen, my parents told me I was ugly. Called me a
"pizza face" when I had acne. Laughed when I bought a purse for homecoming, "you think you are going?"

I turned into a swan.

Good for you... and even better, you did so in spite of their toxic negative influence (which incidentally, must feel damn good!)

[Anonymous]

I think the vast majority of parents, especially moms, have zero objectivity about their kids' looks and personality.

[Anonymous]

My oldest is very attractive, but she has severe acne. It's being treated, but it's not something that magically clears up overnight. She has anxiety and hates attention, so she always dresses down. I wish she'd dress in something besides jeans and a tee/hoodie, but she's more comfortable that way. When she dresses up and does her hair and make up, it's like a pretty-ugly girl transformation moment in a movie.

[Anonymous]

Mine are not. We are all nerds. They scrub up and look respectable when the mood presents itself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, as a teen, my parents told me I was ugly. Called me a
"pizza face" when I had acne. Laughed when I bought a purse for homecoming, "you think you are going?"

I turned into a swan.

and everybody clapped, and the manager (who was named albert einstein) gave me 100 $100 bills.