Talking to our Children about Plastic Surgery
Our children
are one of absolutely most important people in the world to us. When considering a plastic surgery procedure
like the “mommy makeover” or a breast augmentation many mothers worry about
what they will tell their kids, if anything. Nobody can tell you what kind of
relationship to have with your child or what is best for them (or that would
make the job of a parent a whole lot easier). This article will help highlight and
give some possibilities for addressing your future procedure with your
children.
are one of absolutely most important people in the world to us. When considering a plastic surgery procedure
like the “mommy makeover” or a breast augmentation many mothers worry about
what they will tell their kids, if anything. Nobody can tell you what kind of
relationship to have with your child or what is best for them (or that would
make the job of a parent a whole lot easier). This article will help highlight and
give some possibilities for addressing your future procedure with your
children.
As a parent
it’s our wish and obligation to act in the best interest of our children. Especially for younger children to whom the
concept of plastic surgery would just be absolutely perplexing, it may be best
not to say much about it at all, or to explain it in a way that they would
certainly understand.
it’s our wish and obligation to act in the best interest of our children. Especially for younger children to whom the
concept of plastic surgery would just be absolutely perplexing, it may be best
not to say much about it at all, or to explain it in a way that they would
certainly understand.
If your
procedure requires downtime, or a significant amount of noticeable swelling or
bruising be sure you address this with your children, no matter what age they
are. It may be a bit tricky to convey
the message that mommy is not only okay with this inflammation and bruising, but
it is something she actually wanted and/or needed.
procedure requires downtime, or a significant amount of noticeable swelling or
bruising be sure you address this with your children, no matter what age they
are. It may be a bit tricky to convey
the message that mommy is not only okay with this inflammation and bruising, but
it is something she actually wanted and/or needed.
Self- image is
an important concept to consider when explaining plastic surgery to teenagers
or children. Conveying the message that mommy loves herself and loves her body,
but wanted a little extra help to augment something she has been working hard
on is a good angle.
an important concept to consider when explaining plastic surgery to teenagers
or children. Conveying the message that mommy loves herself and loves her body,
but wanted a little extra help to augment something she has been working hard
on is a good angle.
Talk to your
teens before the media does! With topics such as plastic surgery, at a certain
age, if you do not talk to your teens, the media will, and they may not give
them the best advice. It is best to be upfront and open when a child has the
capacity to understand your decision.
teens before the media does! With topics such as plastic surgery, at a certain
age, if you do not talk to your teens, the media will, and they may not give
them the best advice. It is best to be upfront and open when a child has the
capacity to understand your decision.
How exactly you
make this happen with your children really comes down to your individual
relationship with him/her, but if you feel a conversation is best, there are a
few ways to help get it started:
make this happen with your children really comes down to your individual
relationship with him/her, but if you feel a conversation is best, there are a
few ways to help get it started:
- Find a common ground by
explaining the cold hard facts. Explain
to them what plastic surgery is, and how some people choose to alter their
bodies for personal reasons. - Keep
it personal. Avoid using specific examples or gossiping about
celebrities. This will keep the
issue real to your child, and separate from any of the gossip about plastic
surgery that they may have encountered. - Ask
their opinion (s). Children/ teens like to be heard and acknowledged.
Asking your child what they think about your procedure will make them feel
respected and give you a chance to understand what they are thinking. - Tell
them what you think. Let them know you understand where they are coming
from and respectfully give them your opinion.
The stork never
seems to drop off a “how to” handbook along with a child, and situations like
this can pose a very adverse concerns for a parent. Just so long as the love
you have for your child and a good judgment guide your actions, you are doing
the right thing.
seems to drop off a “how to” handbook along with a child, and situations like
this can pose a very adverse concerns for a parent. Just so long as the love
you have for your child and a good judgment guide your actions, you are doing
the right thing.
Good luck!
-Dr. Ali
Sajjadian
Sajjadian
nice article! although i am not a mommy (yet) myself, i agree with conveying the proper message about self-image. truly, one should try to make the kids/younger generation understand the concept of loving and respecting one's own body, and that having such cosmetic procedures done should not define one's self-esteem. 🙂