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Would you paint your son's finger and toe nails?

Started by Brett , author of This Mama Loves | CT Mom Blogger | Reviews, Giveaways, Crafts, Recipes 6/18/2012 6:06:39 PM

I asked on Facebook and was surprised how many people felt very strongly about this- on both sides of the discussion.  So I'm curious- would you? 

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Reply by Kat

author of Generations of Savings 7/6/2012 3:45:31 PM

I have painted my sons nails. I will probably paint his brothers nails when he gets old enough to ask me to.  I dont do it because I dont have girls and I want to do 'girl' things.  I do it because they are kids and they dont know that its supposedly 'wrong' for boys to have painted nails. 

On a more personal note, I dont believe in forcing my sons to wear boy color (what is a boy color really?) and to play with boy toys. My older sons favorite color is pink and my younger son has worn plenty of ponytails before his summer cut.  They both like dolls.   Of course they beat up other dolls with their dolls on monster search and rescue teams because kids are versatile like that.


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Reply by Karen

7/6/2012 7:57:27 PM

I don't think it would be harmfull, but probably not.  If he wanted his nails painted; i would give him a hand or foot massage so he feels special also.


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Reply by buckley

7/6/2012 8:03:53 PM

No, but not because of gender issues...because he sucks and chews on his hands.


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Reply by Mattandcolleen

7/7/2012 9:28:02 AM

No unless he really wanted me to.  :)


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Reply by Lolli

author of Better in Bulk 7/7/2012 10:14:43 AM

I have three girls and two boys, and my youngest son DID ask many times if he could paint his nails like his sisters. My husband wasn't crazy about it, but I didn't see any problem with it. However, to make everyone feel a little better and to avoid teasing, we painted his toes only and recommended clear polish. ;)


I have one daughter and two boys...my daughter has painted her brothers toe nails while they were sleeping....funniest thing ever and then she will hide the finger nail polish remover....I personally would not paint my boys nails....lol but my daughter is a brave one....


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Reply by Sandy

7/7/2012 6:47:43 PM

I would maybe paint one just so they could see what it looked like then take if off. Sometimes, they are just curious and it wouldn't hurt anything if they're young 


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Reply by won

7/7/2012 10:36:43 PM

It'd depend on his age, the reason for wanting it done and how well equipped I felt he was for any possible repercussions from people. 


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Reply by Elizabeth

7/13/2012 5:04:41 PM

No, I wouldn't.  I've seen many children in my school suffer from teasing for doing it.  not worth it


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Reply by Nancy

7/14/2012 7:38:59 AM

No I would not.


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