My 7yo survived cancer. She now wants hair extensions and earrings to make her f!
Question: My 7yo survived cancer. She now wants hair extensions and earrings to make her feel girly again-I Can't decide?
Normally, I would consider extensions and earrings strictly out of bounds for a 7 year old, but if her self image is affecting her confidence, then it is going to affect her ability to make friends, be part of a group, & to fit in, and I’m worried it may have long term effects. Also, after everything she has been through, and with all the courage and determination she has shown, I’m starting to think “You want hair extensions, we’ll go to the hairdresser, you want your ears done, we’ll ask the doctor if your immune sysem is up to it.
What do you think?
Answers:
Because of what she has gone through I say it's ok. Traumatic things like this make you grow up faster than usual. She is at a very strange age for healthy girls. They start to feel like they have to fit in and have to have a certain image. I would say it was sending the wrong message to give your daughter extentions if she has not just went through chemo. But since she did, I think its ok. Just tell her that you are doing this because you are so proud of her and you want her to move past this point in her life and be normal again. As far as the ear piercing I got my daughters done when she was 5, I don't view it as a big deal. Congrats on her beating the cancer too. She sounds like a tough little girl
Wow this sounds very very familiar. Does she also want her ears pierced?? This is not a legitimate question..So....to answer, no, she wouldn't have enough or long enough hair for extensions. Think of a better question..
Yes!! My friend now has cancer and all we want is for him to be happy again that is all you want for someone who is or has been fighting cancer. That should help make her happy and build up her self-confidence.(:
obviously yes! its all about her self confidnece if thats what it takes for her to be happy and confident again then yes!
I think he should get them (:
ABSOLUTELY!!! Your little girl is a HERO!!! She deserves this more than any overpaid undertalented Hollywood starlet EVER did! You are absolutely right that this will do wonders for her self-esteem (although to me she already seems like one of the most beautiful little girls in the world INSIDE, where it counts!) I can think of no possible medical risks that could outweigh the huge potential psychological benefit. Make an appointment for this ASAP!
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I am a physician with over 18 years of experience.
I was 7 when I got my ears pierced. Some girls have even had their ears pierced since they were a baby. Just let her wear little pearls or diamonds, probably nothing too big or dangly; and it should be fine.
As for her hair, I think it's a good idea. Especially if she is going back to school soon, because I'm sure there will be at least that one mean kid that will say something mean about her short hair. Does she have a wig she could wear until it grows out a little longer? That will most likely be better than extensions, it could damage the hair she does have.
I hope I helped, and I'm glad she's better <3