Little Girl Manicures

Today on the Today show they were asking Moms at what age is to young to get spa services like manicures and pedicures at a salon. As a Cosmetologist I see alot of very young girls getting manicures. The youngest probably being 3 years old. Even though I am in this business I think regular manicures and pedicures for very young girls is a little much. I think there is nothing wrong with the occasional special mani/pedi or using it as an award for getting good grades or something of that matter. As I was telling this to my husband he asked, "so you won't do B's toes and fingernails?" I thought about it for a second and said no I am sure I will but for her I don't think it will be as big of a deal its just what Mommy does for a living. She is just 14 months old and we've already used "piggy paint" but I don't see the harm in that. As a parent I think one of the hardest things we have to do as parents is not give our children everything. Not that we should deprive them but if we give them certain special things as very young girls, what will they have to look forward to as they grow up. The bar will constantly have to be raised. I was in high school before I had my fist manicure and I had to pay for it out of my own pocket. I am not dissing any parents on what they decide to do or not do, to each is own I just thought this was a interesting topic that I can really relate to.