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[quote=Anonymous]So, OP, I'm the type of mom who would theoretically be annoyed by this, but I'm not.  I think it's ok.  I get it that you weren't expecting the elaborate makeup lady and you thought it would be more home-spun; girls braiding each other's hair type of party.

It sounds like the thing that bothers you is the step-up in expectations...it's a little bit of an "older" makeup party; not the same as if the kids were 8 years old...and now your DD wants to throw that kind of party.

I've got two teen DDs and the older one went from sports jock to makeup and fashion obsessed.  I'm not makeup or fashion-obsessed so it is a little alien to me.  It *is* hard, but I'm getting used to it.  And I'm realizing that my kid isn't trying to be adult on all levels, just on the makeup/fashion levels.  Your kid is programmed at this age to try out new personas, but don't worry, she still uses you as a baseline.

As for the other mom, please reassure her that all is ok.  It will both make her feel better and also it will be good for your DD's relationship with her DD, and the rest of the group.[/quote]

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