The 33-year-old mum of a toddler admits she was met with immense disdain when she revealed her hopes for her daughter's future during a recent mother and child group.

Discussing their childrens' futures, Polly Phillips found herself the subject of intense scrutiny when she admitted she places her daughter's future appearance above all else, saying: "I just want her to be pretty."

Polly acknowledges her answer is by no means typical, but remain steadfast in her view.

Recalling the discussion, Polly remembers the words 'wise' and 'happy' being bandied about, but she insists these attributes won't get her daughter, Lala, very far in life.

Writing for the Daily MailPolly lays bare her feelings on the matter, explaining; "While we all want what's best for our daughters, few of us are brave enough to face the reality that more attractive people tend to do better in life."
 


Polly is adamant that beauty helps an individual navigate daily life - something she understandably wants her daughter to do with ease, explaining: "Being born beautiful breeds an innate sense of confidence and self-worth that equip you to deal with the ups and downs of growing up."

Elaborating further, Polly continues: "And then, once you're past the turbulent teenage years, that unshakeable confidence that comes with being attractive can help you climb the career ladder quicker than your contemporaries."

Drawing on research which suggests a more attractive individual will be boast a higher salaryPolly surmises: "So while other mothers might think that I'm being superficial and shallow in dreaming of great beauty for my daughter, who among them wouldn't want their child to be ahead of the pack when it came to hiring time and top of the pile come promotion time?"
 


Eager to clarify her standpoint on the issue, Polly insists she doesn't place beauty before her child's fundamental needs, saying: "In my behaviour and parenting, I'm certainly not seeking to put it before the important things like teaching her to read, loving her fiercely and helping her to grow up."

Recalling her own experience as a child and teenager, Polly insists her looks played a vital role, admitting: "By the time I was a teenager, my confidence was shredded, savaged by that sense of not being pretty. I hope that my daughter escapes the feeling of self-doubt and self-loathing that feeling ugly as a child can bring."

Polly finishes by saying she hopes her child may be protected by beauty 'should she be fortunate to possess it' once she reaches an age where celebrity culture and social media play a role in her daily life.

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