tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post2726316549474748011..comments2023-11-03T08:04:49.280-04:00Comments on Rambling Toward Clarity : Enough is Enough!Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16637670293642285740noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-38511578481154361922009-02-26T23:25:00.000-05:002009-02-26T23:25:00.000-05:00I agree completely. Besides it sending a terrible ...I agree completely. Besides it sending a terrible message about body image, 16 is way too young ---because a 16-year-old's body will change over the next decade. I know several women who were size AA when they were in high school but grew into B's, C's, D's ---and some are now having breast reductions because of back or neck problems. <BR/><BR/>I have no problem with plastic surgery for someone who has been disfigured in an accident or in war, or perhaps a child born with a hare lip that is split up to the nose, or anything done for health reasons.<BR/><BR/>I have known only one person who I thought made a good decision about plastic surgery to improve her looks. She was a beautiful woman from the front, but from the side one saw that she had a nose she could have hung laundry on. She waited until she was 32 and engaged to the love of her life who loved her, long nose and all, and then, as an engagement gift to herself, she had a nose job ---but she insisted that instead of giving her a cute little button nose, the surgeon reduce the size, but still leave it longer than normal so she still looked like herself. She didn't look "perfect" but she looked great. The wedding photos were beautiful. <BR/><BR/>Go kick their asses.C Woodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13053858627632648020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-87654661802498831212009-02-26T18:09:00.001-05:002009-02-26T18:09:00.001-05:00This has made me so sad!This has made me so sad!Ronda's Rantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847830394540205074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-6356028929842238142009-02-26T18:09:00.000-05:002009-02-26T18:09:00.000-05:00This has made me so sad!This has made me so sad!Ronda's Rantshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06847830394540205074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-26042780009657736932009-02-26T13:09:00.000-05:002009-02-26T13:09:00.000-05:00Bargain boobs. How sad and scary. Too bad the pare...Bargain boobs. How sad and scary. Too bad the parents aren't more supportive and accepting of their daughter's natural strengths. Maybe we should all post our comments on that e-board. Address, please?Sometimes Sophiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10053598560687202583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-72948910223056768822009-02-26T09:29:00.000-05:002009-02-26T09:29:00.000-05:00I'm horrified!Such a thought provoking post.I'm go...I'm horrified!<BR/><BR/>Such a thought provoking post.<BR/><BR/>I'm gonna' go chew on this one for awhile.Sherri Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536108320748561406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-51143404476415552232009-02-26T08:38:00.001-05:002009-02-26T08:38:00.001-05:00Well as the 'instigator' (in a way) of all this, I...Well as the 'instigator' (in a way) of all this, I feel I should add:<BR/><BR/>a) the good folk of Chiswick (where I live) have heaped (righteous!) abuse on this fool of a woman. And taken the piss out of her (we're Brits - natch)!<BR/><BR/>b) to add to the debate about the hardships of body image that the modern woman is exposed to - it is REALLY not so different for me as you might imagine. Really really not....<BR/><BR/>ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-85693783319565068912009-02-26T08:38:00.000-05:002009-02-26T08:38:00.000-05:00Well as the 'instigator' (in a way) of all this, I...Well as the 'instigator' (in a way) of all this, I feel I should add:<BR/><BR/>a) the good folk of Chiswick (where I live) have heaped (righteous!) abuse on this fool of a woman. And taken the piss out of her (we're Brits - natch)!<BR/><BR/>b) to add to the debate about the hardships of body image that the modern woman is exposed to - it is REALLY not so different for me as you might imagine. Really really not....<BR/><BR/>ToddAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-24209769560951643352009-02-26T06:03:00.000-05:002009-02-26T06:03:00.000-05:00It is so difficult, at times, to be a woman in the...It is so difficult, at times, to be a woman in the modern world. As we all strive for perfection.<BR/>It is sad, when people do not realize that perfection is an illusion, particularly the physical one. Furthermore, it is unimportant.<BR/>This family you mention here is severely misguided and ignorant. Unless this is a joke, I feel truly sorry for them.Zuzanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02137958790178864561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-2577018814762934062009-02-26T04:26:00.000-05:002009-02-26T04:26:00.000-05:00God, as if kids weren't enough up against it witho...God, as if kids weren't enough up against it without having idiot parents like this...♥ Brajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07693196044262677095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-43094912526181053372009-02-26T00:27:00.000-05:002009-02-26T00:27:00.000-05:00Wow. Just wow. That's incredible. I've friends who...Wow. Just wow. That's incredible. I've friends who have gotten Lasik and Rhinoplasty for college graduations and I thought that was a bit out there. Implants for a 16 yr old? Wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-26862382204365130802009-02-25T22:36:00.000-05:002009-02-25T22:36:00.000-05:00More and more I'm so glad you are Ryan's mom! The...More and more I'm so glad you are Ryan's mom! The graphic on this post is perfect and I went to the NOW website and will post it on our refrigerator (which our three girls open frequently!)<BR/><BR/>And thanks for the "coffee table" story! Nice job, Mom!gwenlynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00385327472226672450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-36225589827380993842009-02-25T19:51:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:51:00.000-05:00I second that emotion. The thing that got me even ...I second that emotion. The thing that got me even more was the cheaply! Not only are you encouraging your daughter to undergo this surgery at a very young age but you want to cut costs while doing so. People don't seem to get that plastic surgery is SURGERY. I don't think you want to cut corners. I mean, look at Kayne West's mom -- she died while undergoing "routine" plastic surgery. And it makes me wonder if this is something the girl actually wants or her mom/dad/parents want FOR her. Pretty messed up. I'll help chip in for those airline tickets so you can straighten them out!Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-40146306375019968902009-02-25T19:09:00.000-05:002009-02-25T19:09:00.000-05:00When I read that, my eyes widened in shock and hor...When I read that, my eyes widened in shock and horror. I can't help but feel as if it's too late for her because if her parents themselves are pursuing that course, then her sense of who she is has probably been warped from day one. What a shame, a horrible shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-44443547964925780122009-02-25T18:00:00.000-05:002009-02-25T18:00:00.000-05:00yes, appalled am i my friend.what message does tha...yes, appalled am i my friend.<BR/>what message does that give the child in question about her parents and their thoughts towards her ?<BR/>jeebus !!<BR/>and cheap too..........<BR/>cheap would be buying the kid an incecream cake and a copy of Little Women............<BR/>Jeebus xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15047696858755347818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-9510565491282905652009-02-25T17:58:00.000-05:002009-02-25T17:58:00.000-05:00But beauty is conditional.I worked with a redhead ...But beauty is conditional.<BR/><BR/>I worked with a redhead once - physically stunning and far too desirable - but when she was angry, she spat venom and I have never seen someone look so evil and so ugly.J Cosmo Newberyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04459976320205444628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-39085066709181932312009-02-25T17:04:00.000-05:002009-02-25T17:04:00.000-05:00Let's hop the plane together.Sadly, there will be ...Let's hop the plane together.<BR/><BR/>Sadly, there will be a surgeon who will do it. After all, the parents are giving permission. <BR/><BR/>Sad.Julie Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01688319872727995846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-89807967635573710952009-02-25T16:57:00.000-05:002009-02-25T16:57:00.000-05:00Wow. Incredible to say the least. Someone should c...Wow. Incredible to say the least. Someone should call CPS on those parents.Coachdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439827912381254789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-43559046321853182572009-02-25T16:49:00.000-05:002009-02-25T16:49:00.000-05:00Totally horrifying!!!Being 16 years old is hard en...Totally horrifying!!!<BR/><BR/>Being 16 years old is hard enough, why why why???<BR/><BR/>To me, everybody is beautiful!!!<BR/><BR/>It's who you are on the inside that counts anyway!!!! If you are beautiful and confident inside, it glows and shows on the outside!!!<BR/><BR/>Shame on those parents!!!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012277904032798697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-22834847947435774842009-02-25T16:23:00.000-05:002009-02-25T16:23:00.000-05:00One of the things people forget when they have aug...One of the things people forget when they have augmentations, dental work, jaw realignments and all the other cosmetic work, is that the genes that provided those features remain unchanged. Perhaps acceptance counselling should be compulsory.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236459315155380910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-62769798733724479752009-02-25T15:17:00.000-05:002009-02-25T15:17:00.000-05:00How strange I just named my last posting Not Perfe...How strange I just named my last posting Not Perfect. If this is serious and not some plonker messing about than it is sad. However I am not totally shocked. Some parents seem to dress their tiny young daughters like dare I say it prostitutes. Children need to be children, and teenagers need to grow. She hasnt finished growing, and they and any doctor should realise this..Bluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12519994628335802996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-39319773672002152692009-02-25T14:47:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:47:00.000-05:00Yes to all....and in addition to this my daughter ...Yes to all....and in addition to this my daughter only started growing her quite considerable bust when she was 16!<BR/><BR/>For gods sake people, let children grow up in their own good time.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00816138640432897870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-81248908083330894492009-02-25T14:30:00.001-05:002009-02-25T14:30:00.001-05:00Oh jeez, I don't even know what to say to this. Y...Oh jeez, I don't even know what to say to this. You know the way I feel, though, so I don't need to say anything, I guess. But, really, they're going to do it, but they want to do it cheaply? If they choose to do this for their daughter, it looks like the most important thing they'd be looking for is to do it healthily. I guess they've already screwed the pooch on that, though. That girl's going to end up looking like Tara Reid!Melanie Gillispiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325977196312705838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-57252748315693618412009-02-25T14:30:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:30:00.000-05:00I'd offer to get on a train to London & do...I'd offer to get on a train to London & do it for you, but Todd is (presumably) closer already. That is unbelievable.<BR/><BR/>I wear makeup sometimes - but an odd twist of fate meant I got married without any on, which I hold up as proof of how unimportant that kind of **** is, because it was still the most 'beautiful' day of my life :)Rachel Cotterillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969719330048416996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-36018119530229026542009-02-25T14:04:00.000-05:002009-02-25T14:04:00.000-05:00That is horrific. Beggars belief. Guessing this i...That is horrific. Beggars belief. <BR/><BR/>Guessing this is the Todd that you thought was me...mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-46629925631417873362009-02-25T13:24:00.000-05:002009-02-25T13:24:00.000-05:00This is horrifying. I hope they get the same resp...This is horrifying. I hope they get the same response from any surgeon that they come across.Christine Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13783180729146518061noreply@blogger.com