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Are my parents unfair?

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heyy my parents wont let me wear makeup till im 16 and im not allowed till im 21.im pretty sure theyre serious.is it unfair?and if so what can i do about it?

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  1. It's not that bad, deal with it.

    There are much more worse situations in the world than not being able to wear make up until the age of 16.

    You'll survive.


  2. Not really. Too many young girls wear make up when it just makes them look trampy.

  3. Totally unfair. Compromise by asking if u can wear a certain amount.

  4. Your parents know best. You really shouldn't be putting that c**p on your face anyway.

    You don't tell us what it is that you have to wait til 21 for....

  5. It has nothing to do with fairness.

    They are traditional types....where it when you are out of

    the house.  When you on your own, wear it all the time.

    At the legal age in your country, you are free to do

    what you want without your parents CONTROL.

  6. dif people, dif rules, there really is no fair thing or not. And even if it was completely unfair, nothing you could do, youll probably just cause yourself more trouble for yourself

  7. Sorry for your experience.  I had the same too when I was young.  Actually right now I think back, my mother was too concern of how I conducted myself.  Now I am a mother, if I had a daughter, I would put on the make up with her and discuss what kind of make up would fit for day and/or night.  How to make her look more charming.  

    I would suggest that you should ask your parents why they do not allow you to put on make up when you are 16 already.  Tell them why you want to put it on, and how you want to put on.  If I were you, I would negotiate to get a lip stick for a day time and which is light pink colour.  Then start trying to get more colour.  When they see you put on make-up without getting into any trouble.  You move on to ask for eye-shadow and so on.

    Being a modern lady, don't know how to put on make-up.  I would say it is not a cool thing.  

    Pros:  With make-up on, usually that person concern about their manner more than a person doesn't.  They care their grooming.  May be you can sell this point to your parents.  

    Cons:  Think too much about how to attract the opposite s*x.  May be that's why your parents do not allow you to do it at this stage.  

    Good luck!!

  8. They'll change their minds over time.

  9. wow, that does sound pretty outrageous. I would try convincing them to let you work your way through wearing make up, ask them if you can just wear eye shadow, then eventually eye liner, mascara... so on. whatever else you want. But If that doesnt work just keep trying to convince them even if its with an essay ! that always gets them! haha :]

  10. I have the same deal with my parents. i made a compromise that if its a special day then i will let my mom or step mom do my makeup. I know it sounds silly but at least i get something in return.

  11. Sounds a little extreme and smacks of BS. It is possible that they do not think you have any common sense whatsoever.

    You are an adult at age 18, and at that point you only have to worry about your parents' rules as long as you are in their house.

    I would suggest getting slick and doing a work-around approach whenever possible. In other words, you get to school early and put some basic makeup on in the bathroom, then you can wash it off before you see your parents.

    Consider carrying some witch-hazel astringent to clean your face and use a powder foundation and blush... and just enough eye liner pencil to give your features some definition. Not too much.

    At 16 you can get a job... consider getting into your school's vocational training programs as soon as possible. When you get a job, you have an excuse to be out of your parents' house. If you don't abuse the privilege and are slick enough about it, you can dress and "leave for work" but instead go out with friends (and change clothes). The thing will be to make sure you are not caught.

    You need to save your money for your own place when you are 18 (deposits and such). See if your mom will help you get a bank savings account... you can convert that to a checking account when you are 18. Each small step you take will make you feel better and more accomplished.

  12. no it is not unfair, you do not need to wear makeup

  13. in my opinion that's a little unfair but is depends how much makeup you intend on wearing. If I was a mother I wouldn't want my daughter go to school looking like a s**t with a cm of makeup. But I think 21 is definitely pushing it! I mean once you're an adult you should make you're own decisions!

  14. Why don't you try to ask you're parent's why they will not allow you to wear make up... But maybe you have skin allergy...  

  15. yeah i guess that is pretty unfair. they probably are just trying to protect you from the guys in high school that only go for girls to score it.  

  16. no...........no one parents unfair wid children..........they allways thinking good for children...........plz tak car of ur parents............dnt neglet them............godbless u..........

  17. no its not unfair.

  18. As a mother of a 4 yr. old I dread the day that she wants to wear makeup for real. Talk with your parents about why they have made that decision. I'mam sure that you are a pretty young lady thadoesn'tnt need to "fake" anything and cover up your beauty with makeup but maybe they are right. I see girls growing up WAY TOO FAST in this day and time. Possibly if you go to your parents and negotiate lip gloss or minor eye shadow or mascara they will see that you are responsible enough to wear "a little".  

  19. You SHOULD be able to wear make-up girl! YOU CAN NOT DATE TILL YOUR 21?!?! I was dating by the age of 2!!! Girl when you turn 18 you can not abide by your parents rules! You are a free women! They expect you NOT to date till your 21? You should be moved OUT of their house by then do what you want! Go talk to your parents say" Mom. Dad. I should be able to wear make-up I know girls who are (whatever your age -2) that wear make-up! And I don't have to wait till i'm 21 to date! I will not stand by these stupid rules. I believe I should be able to date NOW and if you don't let me I WILL see someone behind your back and YOU can not stop me! I'm not your little princess anymore! I'm not 2! I should be able to do what I want! If not I'll move in with (one of your family members) I bet they'll let me date!"

  20. Your question makes no sence. You said you can't wear makeup till you are 16 and 21? Which one is it?

    If your like 12 you don't need make-up. 16 is a good age because at that age you are not a kid, you are a young lady. Becareful at what you put on your face alot of makeup will damage your skin.

    They mean well, your young and 16 is a great age. When your 40 you would wish you didnt have to wear makeup and wish you had the skin you had when you were a teen!

    Don't grow up to fast and dont try to impress the little boys. Your time will come to play dress up when your an adult.

  21. yea thats kind of mean =(

    ask them why youre not alowwed

    answer mine?>

    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

  22. They love you so much and they don't want to know that you're getting mature. Tell them that don't worry, I will never leave your side.


  23. wait your not allowed what until your 21?

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