RE: Empowering Women Through Grooming and Self-Care: Still a taboo
In the country where I grew up, women groom themselves a lot from a very young age, and at home my mother was so modest that she never worried about these things, so we grew up without even putting on lipstick. Even within the same culture there are variations, but in my country Venezuela, it is almost obligatory to look beautiful and blameless. That can sometimes become something very heavy to bear, you can even reach the limit of feeling that the physique is the most important thing for many, and many women feel that way here...
I'm talking to you about the other extreme...
I think extremes are not good, as you have pointed out. During adolescence it is very important for a girl to feel good about herself, to feel pretty, because that affects her self-esteem.
You are right to let your daughters have this freedom to decide how they look, anyone should be able to have it.
The best thing is to seek to achieve balance and I think that is what you are doing.🙂
It must be exhausting for women and young girls.
Yes, balance is key! Ultimately, it’s all about finding that equilibrium.
Extreme measures, especially those not aimed at personal satisfaction or empowerment, can be detrimental, and often lead to boredom and frustration. I’m not in favor of girls conforming to the unrealistic standards of plastered models, heavy makeup, or altering their features. What truly matters is how comfortable they feel in their own skin, their sense of self-appeal, and self-image. They should certainly be allowed to groom themselves, but without falling prey to societal or peer pressure to overdo it.
Finding that balance is essential.
Thanks a lot for stopping by :)
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