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[quote=Anonymous]I'm OP, and thanks to everyone, this has been really interesting for me to hear everyone's thoughts, even ones I very much do not agree with. A few things to add to the conversation...

1. I very very much did not push him to wear nail polish, I actually told him 3 or 4 times that it's too messy for kids and he'd have to sit still while it dried which may be boring. His dad/my husband gave in and painted them. So that answers the strange question about single-parent-ness. When he asked to take it off, we took it off, and won't put it on again unless he brings it up. (Which btw, is exactly how I would react if a girl child asked to paint or not paint toe nails.)

2. I don't "want to have [my] toddler boy show off painted nails outside the home." He's always wearing closed toed athletic shoes and socks during the day... so no flaunting. My only agenda is letting him enjoy the things he wants to try if it's not hurting anyone.

3. I really appreciate the thoughts about preparing him for what others may say, if he chooses to do [whatever thing] in the future. I understand that it may be the reality, but I find it sooooo depressing that in 2023 anyone would give a boy, especially a 3yo, a hard time about wearing nail polish. Don't we have other things to worry about?!

Thanks again! [/quote]

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