Dad Puts His Foot Down on Son Wearing Sister’s Clothes and Makeup

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