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by Rince on April 11th, 2009
Kids should be kids, they grow up fast enough, yep its too young :-)
by Chris324 on April 11th, 2009
YES! it is pointless since she doesn't go out with guys anyway and no one is going to check out an 11 year old. it's too young of an age and for some women their face gets VERY wrinkled when they are older because they used makeup for so long
by Phillis - Zacks little sister on April 11th, 2009
It could send the wrong message for those already attracted to very young girls. Why not save it for special occasions?
by CT on April 12th, 2009
Yes I do..children shouldn't wear make-up for many reason :D
by tempus on April 11th, 2009
Yes, but it's okay if she needs to perform on stage.
by grittygurl on April 11th, 2009
To wear it everyday, applied on her own, is probably too much at that age! (and girls tend to dive into that stuff head first at that age)
So maybe compermise and let her wear some lite make-up applied with adult help until she learns to use it tastefully. Get an older girl or her mom to help show her all about it. I think it sounds like fun. I was blessed with 4 sons so I will never get to go through that. :(
by Bakebyday still baking.. on April 11th, 2009
She is too young for makeup. Let her be a little girl for awhile. Special occasion maybe,but all the time no.I have 13 year old she doesn't wear makeup yet.
by sammy on July 21st, 2009
no a little would not hurt if you say no she will do it anyway. so meet her half way
by schmee2369 on May 30th, 2009
...totally, lol...what is the purpose?
by Its still Ridiculous on April 11th, 2009
My 11 yr old was too young to wear make up. I did not let my girls where any until 16 and even then it was the simple stuff. No heavy stuff till you are 18 in my house.
by samla on May 6th, 2009
yes i am 13 years old and girls wear makeup but when your 11 you tend to overdo it and end up looking silly so just wait a few years
by Over and Out on April 11th, 2009
Maybe a little bit of lipgloss ... other than that, I think it's too young to wear makeup. I think little girls look just lovely naturally ... don't need to mess it up with make up!
by Sunshine n Lollipops on April 11th, 2009
too young to wear it all the time
not too young to wear it sometimes for an event or holiday or other occasion to make it feel more special
by CaptainHarley adores his life penguin on November 8th, 2009
Yes. It's really rushing things.
by Anonymous on July 30th, 2009
yes an 11 year old girl is way too young try to wear some around 14
by -Icy- on July 21st, 2009
a little lip gloss is cool for that age. hey u ! oh dear i have answered twice with same answer :P
by laaayla on July 21st, 2009
Here's the deal..."If" you have an eleven year old that wants to wear makeup, she's obviously influenced either by tv or her friends. I think there can be sort of a compromise. You can't say no to everything your child does. And if all her friends are doing it you don't want her to feel like an outcast. The compromise is this...clear mascara, 1 clear lip gloss and 1 gloss with a little bit of color. She can use the clear mascara on her brows too. Now, I wouldn't end there. Also buy her a light fragrance. And a nice little bag to keep it in. Make a day of it, including lunch. And tell her how beautiful she is.
A funny story: there was a girl that like my oldest son when he was about ten. She had all kinds of blush on her face. They were playing on the swing set just outside my patio door. I over heard him ask her, "Are you cold"? She replied, "No". Then he asked her if she was hot? Again, she replied, "No". It took me a minute to realize that he thought her cheeks were so red because she was either hot or cold, not because he noticed she had on makeup. LOL.
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on July 21st, 2009
Yes! Extremely too young!
by Celeste: It is what it is. Like it or not on June 30th, 2009
Yes,I do.Experementing is fine,as long as she doesn't leave the house with it on.*+++++*
by Andrew on June 30th, 2009
YES
by 232499 on June 30th, 2009
yes
by Dibley on June 30th, 2009
Absolutely and parents that let them, only do because they have no control. Let kids be kids.
by strange1 still in pb on June 30th, 2009
only in fun at home i suppose,,our daughter did it -made a right mess! it was hilarious, and then this year our 4 yr old boy decided to paint his nails with nailvarnish! got a pic somewhere, ill wait till hes 30 and show him lol
by three cousins from the 313 on June 30th, 2009
Im going to say no like I plan to tell my future 11 year old daughter one day. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Unless she has a health condition messing up her face besides that the no continunes OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Little girls don't need make up period!
by Party girl 13 on June 25th, 2009
Yeah, when i was that age all i used was chap stick that looked glittery, i mean nail polish is okay, but NOT makeup!
by Millenium - The Mysterious M. . . GONE! on May 30th, 2009
Absolutely! No question about it!
by Anonymous on May 30th, 2009
Never should a 11 year old where makeup. If they where makeup their growing up too fast.
by PrincessMolly on May 10th, 2009
This is a hard one,
but it really depends on WHY your child wants to wear it,
my daughter was 10 y/o when she first asked if she could buy a mascara with her pocket money,
I asked why and she said, "I want to be Johnny's(a boy in her class) girlfriend!"
I was shocked and told her, "NO!"
3 months down the line she asked again,
I asked her why and this time she told me,
"I want to look nice like you and Kath(her older sister)."
So I told her she could buy it with her own money,
but I never bought it for her.
I helped her apply it and when we went out for a meal or she went to her friends house to play she'd ask me to help her put a little on and in time her collection grey from lip liners to eyeshadows to purfumes to nail polish.
Now she is nearly 14 y/o and asks my permission if she can wear make-up out if I'm around or asks her father. It's up to you, your her mother, you decide...
Hope this helps.
by raindancer on May 1st, 2009
Not particularly. It's around that age that girls should start taking an interest in their appearance. They should (and most will) start wanting to bathe without being nagged about it, start caring for their own hair and choosing styles for it, start being concerned about the condition of the clothes they are wearing and whether or not they match, etc. Most girls will naturally start to gravitate towards make-up. It's not about being sexually appealing or even appearing older (for most). It's about trying to look their "best". Some girls are more affected than others. If Mommy spends a half hour "putting on her face" before leaving the house (even just to go to the grocery store), then chances are the girl views putting on make-up as a critical part of personal grooming. Now, I would keep it simple. Some lip gloss or light lip tint, some very light blush, a little mascara, maybe nail polish. There's no need for an 11 yr. old to look like a beauty queen or like she's ready to go bar hopping, but a little bit won't harm her.
If, however, you choose to go for no make-up until ? age, I would advise that you have a full discussion of your reasons behind it. I remember those years fairly well and flat nos or "no, you are too young" simply discouraged me from asking, not from doing. Open a dialogue about why she wants to do it (and really hear her on the subject) and explain why you don't think it's a good idea. Otherwise, she's just going to think that you are one of those parents who is determined to keep her a little girl despite the inevitability of growing up and will switch her focus from try to get permission to trying to figure out how to circumvent you.
by Anonomous on May 1st, 2009
It's ok sometimes... the harder you fight it the more they will rebel.
by Vintage... on April 12th, 2009
I think it's too young too. Children are natural beauties and that beauty can continue way into their late 20s. Makeup detracts from natural beauty. Foundation, for one, can bring on acne.
by Baccduckus is a Carbonproduct on April 12th, 2009
No.
She'll absolutely love a little bit of makeup and it can be a great bonding experience with her mother teaching her how to apply it without looking like a slut. I don't think I would allow her to put it on by herself, certainly not without checking it over before she leaves. I definitely don't see any reason to insist she not wear makeup during dress-up play or anything that's just around the house so long as she asks permission first.
If it's kept away from her and she's told she is too young she will inevitably want it more than ever, that's human nature and a thousand times so in children. Look at it as an opportunity to grow closer and be a part of your child's learning. She's going to learn eventually, why not guide her and share it with her?
by Violet on April 12th, 2009
maybe wait one more year, or let her wear a little, but no cover up!!!
by Anonymous on April 12th, 2009
Wayyyy too young!!! She is still only a child like and she should enjoy it while she can!!!
by Stacey on April 11th, 2009
i dont think makeup should be constricted by an age.
we all wore makeup while playing dress up... so whats the use of not allowing them to wear makeup as they please?
its not all about appearing older. at 11 years old, you should contain the maturity to know right from wrong anyway. at that age, wearing a bit of mascara is not to attract boys, its to feel more mature, frequently, looking up to your mother, or older sisters, and wanting to be more like them.
so.. why not let a 11 year old makeup?
by Firebrand on April 11th, 2009
Yes I do.
by Mr_Natural Abstractor of the Quintessence on April 11th, 2009
Makeup will draw sexual attention to you. It's like advertising that you're available. This is dangerous at your age. It's not safe.
It also evokes hostility from older women, who will see you as competition.
by Choppin167 on November 8th, 2009
No, my 9 year old daughter does. I'd rather my wife take the time to teach her how to wear it appropriately with good taste, other wise people will be saying, "OMG she's wearing makeup!" My wife helps teach her to be subtle.
by dingo on September 16th, 2009
Depends on what you define as makeup.
Sheer lip gloss or chapstick that tastes like bubblegum? That should be fine.
Mascara, blush, lipstick and eyeliner - WAY too young.
I think little girls needs to appreciate and love themselves before they work on enhancing their looks with makeup. Little girls need to develop self esteem and feel beautiful and loved just the way they are which takes time.
Also, parents need to take the time and explain to their girls that they can do things in time and what is age appropriate. If you see your little one looking at makeup in a store, lead her to the lip gloss section instead. Just saying no without explanation will only lead to rebellion.
Further, I think parents these days are too hell bent to being liked by their kids their parents. So your little one hates you for saying no - guess what? She's going to be a teenager in a few years so she's going to hate you no matter what at one point or another. Get used to it.
I wasn't allowed to touch makeup (outside of cherry chapstick) until right before my sweet 16 birthday party. My birthday present, amongst other things, was an eyebrow wax, my first (and light colored) lipstick and my first haircut at an adult salon.
by Girl4Nowhere on September 16th, 2009
Yes, but lip gloss is ok...
by lilly silly on July 23rd, 2009
NO!!!! she will hate u for that.at least let her wear light eye shadow and lip gloss and some cover up make if she wants. im telling u let her wear it or else she might find another way to wear it at school.
by bloodycross on July 21st, 2009
yes no matter what it is for
by mona79 on July 21st, 2009
i think that she should only put some lipgloss on occaions
by Evanfris25 on July 21st, 2009
no, i think its okay. as long as its light and tasteful. not like Ramsey girl.
by Dezimae is FINALLY 21 on July 21st, 2009
i dont think its TOO young. i think at 11 its okay to experiment with makeup at home, but if she is going out into public a little lip gloss is acceptable. i was experimenting with makeup at 10. of course i didnt wear any out till i was about 13. my 11 year old cousin wears a little eyeshadow, clear mascara, and some blush and lipgloss when we go out to an important event. nothing wrong with it at all.
by Ironkettle on July 21st, 2009
If I had a child my feelings would say no. Why? I don't know! Logic tells me that it wont hurt her. So why be mad if she wore make-up? I dunno, maybe it is vanity at such a young age.
by Bull wears a COAT of many colours on July 21st, 2009
Yes. Kids should be kids and parents that let them do things like that are looking for trouble later on.
by big sis on June 30th, 2009
lip gloss is definetly OK. mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, etc. not a good thing. teach her that wearing those things can attract preditors and such. my mother was totally that way when i was 11.
by Anonymous on June 25th, 2009
it depend's. if it's all dark no.msybe brown eyeliner a light pink i shadow a like mascara and tht's all u need aything else would be to much never wear blush tho.
by Skariff on June 11th, 2009
wouldn't this be a perfect time to teach her the proper use and application of make-up?
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Thanks, I agree.
by alwayscurious on April 11th, 2009