OMG, I am so angry right now that I could spit nails. I was just watching this video on this 7 year old girl who underwent cosmetic surgery because her ears were not perfect!!! Really? What kind of parent puts their child through that? Even the child said that she had not been bothered by other kids, but the parents claim that she had been bullied and they feared for her well being... Give me a break. These parents should be ashamed of themselves... This little girl was beautiful, and her ears were fine just the way they were. Granted they were a bit large for her age, but what child doesn’t go through a phase of growing where they need to grow into one part of their body or another? And what kind of message is it sending to the child and others for that matter?
The doctors claim it is in the best interest of the child because without the surgery the child will end up with self esteem issues... But what about the next growing phase the child goes through that makes them feel self conscious? Isn't this simply going to exacerbate that temporary "defect"(for lack of better word), and cause the child to think poorly of themselves? Maybe parents should focus on teaching their children that every person is unique and that true beauty comes from within and who you are as a person, rather than purely the physical shell in which they live.
I can’t get over how shallow our society has become. Why is it that we are so focused on appearance and not on what is really important? Why do you think bullying has become such an issue as of late? It’s because too much focus is put on being perfect… There was a time when parents taught their children to treat others as they wished to be treated. What is wrong with people? I just don’t get it….
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