I was flipping through the latest Parenting magazine yesterday, and they mentioned this book, called My Beautiful Mommy. Not in a good way, thankfully. Written by Michael Salzhauer, M.D., it’s geared toward children whose mommies have gone under the knife, or are about to, and how to cope with the experience.
I mean… really?
Ew.
4 tips left at the bar:
I have seen/heard about this book as well and sadly, there kind of is a need for how to help kids understand when their mommies undergo radical changes - especially facial changes that affect recognition! Moreover, the deeper issues of teaching your child confidence and acceptance without the undertone of, "but, if you're not happy, you can change yourself!"
I know. I find it sad that there's a need, but also really question that the book wouldn't send the message that plastic surgery's "the thing to do" if you're not happy with the way you look. I don't know the exact content, but considering the author's occupation, I have my doubts...
OMG, I've heard about this book! I can't even begin to type what I think about this book. Sadly like Andi said though, there probably is a need for some kind of self help for kids who deal with their mothers completely changing overnight. Geez...we live in a crazy world.
Gross! What a terrible reflection of our appearance-obsessed society that this book exists. . . so sad.
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