Thoughts on boys with painted nails

[Anonymous]

I was having my nails done today when my 5 year old son asked if boys can have their nails painted too. I told him it's not really for boys but if he wanted to try it I would paint his nails for him. On our way home we stopped and picked out some blue nail polish, his favorite color. It was fun watching him get excited over nail polish. He sat on the bed giddy about having his nails done. When I was finished I painted his toes to match. He was so excited he called his grandparents and told them all about it. My husband rolled his eyes and shook his head about this. Let me be clear this was for fun only. I'm not trying to feminize my son.

[Anonymous]

Totally ridiculous. Go ahead and flame me.

[Anonymous]

You do you.

Personally, I don’t like it.

[Anonymous]

It’s totally fine.
Your husband needs to get over himself.
And so do you. The “I’m not trying to feminize my son” comes off as defensive. So what if your kid wears nail polish or is feminine. What exactly is wrong about that?

[Anonymous]

I don’t think it’s a big deal but I wouldn’t do it without my husband being ok with it. I know it’s not PC but that’s my answer.

Maybe a last ditch compromise could be that you color his nails with washable marker and wash them off every night?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You do you.

Personally, I don’t like it.

And I think it’s partly because I know that the kid has asked for it and the parents don’t have the boundaries to say no. Therefore his nails are painted. The actual nail painting has no effect on me it just tells me who rules the roost.

[Anonymous]

It’s totally fine.

Of course it’s fun for him to do it.

My son used to like to paint his toenails when he was little until some kid made fun of him. Probably raised by a fool like the PP.

Boys figure out they aren’t supposed to like this stuff. It’s not like they inherently don’t like it because they are boys.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s totally fine.
Your husband needs to get over himself.
And so do you. The “I’m not trying to feminize my son” comes off as defensive. So what if your kid wears nail polish or is feminine. What exactly is wrong about that?

+1

Honestly, the only guys I ever knew who I ever saw with painted nails were definitely straight, so I don't get the big deal. Your son is five, he thinks it looks nice, so what? This doesn't mean a thing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s totally fine.
Your husband needs to get over himself.
And so do you. The “I’m not trying to feminize my son” comes off as defensive. So what if your kid wears nail polish or is feminine. What exactly is wrong about that?

That’s the worst thing a boy could be because we’re all misogynists deep down.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:It’s totally fine.
Your husband needs to get over himself.
And so do you. The “I’m not trying to feminize my son” comes off as defensive. So what if your kid wears nail polish or is feminine. What exactly is wrong about that?

+1

Honestly, the only guys I ever knew who I ever saw with painted nails were definitely straight, so I don't get the big deal. Your son is five, he thinks it looks nice, so what? This doesn't mean a thing.

+ 2

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You do you.

Personally, I don’t like it.

And I think it’s partly because I know that the kid has asked for it and the parents don’t have the boundaries to say no. Therefore his nails are painted. The actual nail painting has no effect on me it just tells me who rules the roost.

Boundaries?? Who the F cares if the kid paints his nails? Would you let a girl do it? Or does she need boundaries for this terrible activity - nail painting.

[Anonymous]

Whatever. I dont like painted nails or hair on little kids anyway. But I dont think worse of boys for wanting to add color.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You do you.

Personally, I don’t like it.

And I think it’s partly because I know that the kid has asked for it and the parents don’t have the boundaries to say no. Therefore his nails are painted. The actual nail painting has no effect on me it just tells me who rules the roost.

Boundaries?? Who the F cares if the kid paints his nails? Would you let a girl do it? Or does she need boundaries for this terrible activity - nail painting.

No, I would not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You do you.

Personally, I don’t like it.

And I think it’s partly because I know that the kid has asked for it and the parents don’t have the boundaries to say no. Therefore his nails are painted. The actual nail painting has no effect on me it just tells me who rules the roost.

Boundaries?? Who the F cares if the kid paints his nails? Would you let a girl do it? Or does she need boundaries for this terrible activity - nail painting.

No, I would not.

Loosen up. Really.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You do you.

Personally, I don’t like it.

And I think it’s partly because I know that the kid has asked for it and the parents don’t have the boundaries to say no. Therefore his nails are painted. The actual nail painting has no effect on me it just tells me who rules the roost.

LMAO hahaha I’m dying. If a five year old boy has his nails painted he’s clearly in charge of the household! That’s too good. And the fact that for some reason you care enough to have thought through this! Lol this comment is hilarious.