Meet Jake, a 10-year-old boy who loves expressing himself by wearing his sister’s clothes and makeup. His sister, Rebecca, is not too happy about it, and their father is caught in the middle. The dad believes that his son should respect his sister’s boundaries and not use her stuff without permission. But is he being unreasonable, or is he just trying to maintain peace in the household? Let’s dive into this family drama and see what’s really going on.
Introducing Jake and Rebecca
The Makeup Mystery ️♂️
Jake’s Confession
Dad Lays Down the Law ⚖️
Mom’s Disagreement
Dad’s Defense ️
The Allowance Solution
Wife’s Counterargument ️
Dad Stands His Ground
Edit: Hygiene Issues
A Fair Solution?
Thrifting Idea
Sibling Fairness ⚖️
Caught in the Crossfire: Dad’s Dilemma
This dad is stuck between a rock and a hard place. On one hand, he wants to respect his daughter’s boundaries and keep her belongings safe. On the other, he doesn’t want to stifle his son’s self-expression. His wife accuses him of being unreasonable and holding their son to a different standard. The internet has chimed in with their thoughts, pointing out the hygiene issues of sharing makeup and suggesting thrifting as a solution. Will this family find a fair and balanced solution? Let’s see what the internet has to say…
Encouraging dad to support son’s flamboyance and embrace memories ❤️
Sharing doesn’t mean taking without permission. NTA
Encourage Jake to buy his own cheaper make-up to practice
Teaching boundaries and compromise with make-up and clothes
NTA. Offer to take Josh shopping after he’s made restitution
Supportive suggestion for dad to bond with his children
Breaking the ‘sisters share’ mantra
NTA dad refuses son’s use of sister’s makeup with valid reasons
Teaching boundaries and responsibility. Take them shopping together
Sibling bond over makeup and clothes is overrated
Sisterly love only exists in movies
Encouraging compromise and self-expression with affordable makeup and clothes
Encouraging acceptance and trust-building with age-appropriate support
Encouraging response to dad’s dilemma with a helpful suggestion
Encouraging compromise and acceptance of individuality with kindness ❤
Support for letting son express himself through his own clothes
Respect personal belongings and space. Encourage Jake to purchase own.
Respect personal boundaries and ask for permission before using someone’s stuff
NTA. Let him express himself and buy his own makeup
Supportive comment on son wearing sister’s makeup and clothes.
Respect your sibling’s belongings. NTA for setting boundaries
Respect your sibling’s stuff, use your allowance to buy makeup
Suggests buying son his own makeup and clothes.
Protecting sister’s possessions, NTA encourages son’s self-expression
Respect sister’s things and privacy. Get him his own stuff.
Respect boundaries. Son should get his own clothes and makeup. #NTA
Brother stealing sister’s makeup, dad asks him to stop. NTA.
Sharing makeup is unhygienic, get him his own stuff. NTA
Let him express himself with his own things
Encouraging a young makeup enthusiast with a Sephora trip
Father defends son wearing sister’s clothes and makeup
Encouraging response to son’s self-expression with practical advice
Teaching kids boundaries is important
Setting boundaries with understanding for sibling dynamics
Generous solution to avoid gender stereotypes
Support your son’s self-expression, let him explore comfortably
Respectful NTA comment emphasizes hygiene and boundaries
Giving kids autonomy to express themselves is important
Let your son express himself, but he can buy his makeup
Buying makeup for son can be a supportive gesture
Supportive parent helps son express himself through fashion and makeup
Sibling fights over borrowing clothes, ask before invading privacy.
Commenter calls out wife’s hypocrisy with sarcastic suggestion.
Respect for others’ property is basic manners. NTA
Supportive comment encourages open conversation and defense against bullies ❤️
Sharing makeup can spread infections, NTA for setting boundaries
Supportive NTA dad takes son shopping for own clothes
Respectful brother or makeup thief? NTA parent sets boundaries
Son should buy his own clothes and makeup, NTA.
Setting boundaries for son’s behavior and respecting sister’s property.
Setting boundaries with son, not about gender expression. NTA
Suggesting a compromise for son’s self-expression with humor
Teaching boundaries
Encouraging acceptance and compromise for son’s interests and daughter’s belongings
Encouraging alternative solution for makeup sharing and hygiene concerns
Suggests solution for sibling makeup dispute with a happy ending
Encourage individuality while respecting others’ belongings. NTA for setting boundaries.
Setting boundaries with respect. Good parenting.
Encouraging and supportive comment for son’s makeup and clothing choices
Parent handles son’s desire to wear makeup with understanding
NTA commenter praises father’s acceptance of son’s individuality
Encouraging experimentation while respecting sister’s belongings
Parent agrees with NTA and cites hygiene as concern
Respect boundaries: son can’t have sister’s clothes and makeup
Supportive comment encourages gender expression with a playful twist
A simple solution: Buy him his own makeup and outfits!
Respecting property and hygiene, NTA dad stands up for daughter
Setting boundaries and showing support for son’s choices.
Encouraging solution to clothing and makeup sharing dilemma
Sibling rivalry reigns as commenter sides with daughter over son.
Respectful boundaries matter more than gender. Offer to help Jake.
Encouraging and supportive advice for dad of makeup-curious son.
Supportive suggestion for son’s makeup: Buy him his own
Setting boundaries is NTA, but let him express himself
Encouraging compromise and acceptance with a shopping trip
Son wants to wear sister’s clothes and makeup, NAH suggests solution
Last Updated on June 18, 2023 by Diply Social Team