Jamie Krug: What If It's Getting Better?
Daniel Donahoo: The Evolution of Parent-School Engagement
Botox for Girls? Mom Injects Daughter, 8, to Give Her Beauty Pageant Edge
Filed under: In The News
Botox for adults? Sure. For teens? We're thinking no. For 8-year-olds? Do we really need to answer that one?
But at least one woman has no problem with injecting girls with the anti-wrinkle formula. A mom named Kerry -- who asked to keep her last name private -- tells "Good Morning America" she let her young daughter, Britney, get Botox to give her an edge on the beauty pageant circuit.
"We were getting into the pageants," Kerry tells the news show. "I knew she was complaining about her face, having wrinkles, and things like that. When I brought it up to Britney she was all for it."
A part-time aesthetician and Botox user, the San Francisco-based mom says she gives Britney the injections -- five shots in three different spots.
Coming as no surprise, experts are concerned.
"Well, when I first heard this story, I think my initial reaction is to be a little bit in disbelief, and a little bit horrified," psychiatrist Dr. Charles Sophy tells "GMA." "There's a lot of psychological damage that can be caused."
Want to get the latest ParentDish news and advice? Sign up for our newsletter!
Your<span>Voice</span>
Ask Us Anything About Parenting
Recently Asked
- My mom's boyfriend molested my sister, my mom doesn't believe her.
- The owner of the property or debit creditor can relieve the person(s) of the debt,(a employment position or (court) is not ownership
- Discuss Derian douglas hickman's answer to: 01/16/2013 Order Sua Sponte to/for: Entered 2 day's before initial scheduling conference 01/16/2013
TheTalkies:RelatedVideos
-
Experts Suggest Checking Into What Kind of Botox Your Doctor Uses
Some doctors may not be using the best brand of Botox available when treating you.
-
How to Prepare for Botox and Filler Injections
Learn ho to prepare for Botox and filler injections, with expert Elissa Lunder.
-
When is Botox Justified for Teenagers
As surprising as it may sound, many parents bring their teenagers to dermatologists for Botox. Dr. Schultz will share why this not only is unsurprising but also in certain circumstances justified.
-
What Parents Should Know About College Application
Parenting expert and independent educational consultant, Wendie Lubic discusses how you can educate yourself as a parent in helping your children to apply for college.
SitesWeLove
- Site Map
- |
- Staff
- |
- Terms of Service
- |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Trademarks
- |
- Advertise With Us
- |
- About Our Ads
- |
- AOL Downloads
- |
- Contact Us
- |
© Copyright 2012 AOL Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Aol Family
ReaderComments (Page 1 of 1)
5-12-2011 @ 3:36PM
lily64 said...Wow. Take the child away. The mother clearly has no idea what being a parent is about and the person administering it should be jailed.
Reply
5-12-2011 @ 5:19PM
Mamacita said...This woman is no mother, unless we are referring to half of a hyphenated word, and the doctors are no doctors, unless we are referring to something from a Little Rascals episode. (yum yum, eat 'em up.)
Remove this child and let decent adults raise her. I can't think of a single viable non-stupid excuse for this woman's treatment of her, no, not a single one. The mother is scum, and the child is a victim.
Reply
5-12-2011 @ 5:59PM
Charlotte7224 said...Where's CPS?????????? This has to constitute child abuse, the (physical) damage done to the child will be far reaching; not to mention the emotionl & psychological effects. The woman could use some help too; she obviously has some major issues that need to be addressed!
Reply