1dayatatime

I did not read the super long original post but I agree body image is a HUGE deal. My DD has a complexe about being "fat". She's FOUR. There's no reason she should even think about something like that. I asked her one day after she remarked that I looked like I was gonna have another baby, if it was nice to call people fat? She said no. I asked her do you think your fat? She said no, but seemed unsure. I said I dont think your fat either I think you look great. Body image is just one of the reasons I am not a fan of the "princesses". I'm trying to get through to DD that having a pretty face will only get you so far then there better be some content to back it up. A "princess" has no power, now the queen on the other hand.....


Also, I think single dads are fully capable of handling female body image issues. I doubt many issues will come up before they should like they may from a mom. Many women obess about their looks and kids see that. I think my DH does some of the oddest things. He'll take DD to do "boy" things, he'll dress her, put a ponytail in, and off they go. No matching shoes to the outfit or hair tie to the outfit, they just go have fun.

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