Beauty in Imperfection: A Parent’s Unwavering Love for Their Child’s Unique Appearance

It is completely acceptable. There is no need to disclose it to anyone else (or, if it’s not your child, the parents should never be told). With newborns, you can notice when they are not as attractive as expected! My firstborn child was quite stunning when he was born. He was “perfectly cooked,” with a full head of golden straw-colored hair, and he was adorable and flawless. With a glance, you can notice when a newborn doesn’t meet the expected standards of beauty!

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Beauty Beyond Society’s Standards: My Unconditional Love for My ‘Ugly’ Baby – srody.com My second child was then born. He actually resembled a squashed crab. His head was cone-shaped, his ears were retracted, and he had visible swelling. He appeared to have had a rough time since he was bruised and purple. I can admit, he was not conventionally attractive; my child was truly ugly! However, it in no way diminishes the fact that I adored him. Birth is difficult for all people. The issue is that most babies resemble elderly men or wrinkled rabbits, or even a conscious cabbage… or a monkey…

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It often takes many months for their appearance to transform from that of squished little monsters to that of adorable, gleaming little buttons. Our expectations of a newborn infant are likely influenced by Hollywood. He is the son of our former CFO. NOW, he is a complete moron. In the past… ugh… Supposedly, midwives would pass him and comment, “Ohhhh, you had a boy…” crickets

Beauty Beyond Society’s Standards: My Unconditional Love for My ‘Ugly’ Baby – srody.com I don’t know this pasty child, but he seems to have had a rough night of drinking… He finds nothing amusing… This infant is Benjamin Button; he appears to be preparing for retirement on a golf course. This infant’s name is Cheryl, and she enjoys yelling at the neighbor’s children whenever the ball goes over the fence.

Beauty Beyond Society’s Standards: My Unconditional Love for My ‘Ugly’ Baby – srody.com If appearances could kill, this child’s mother would be dead. Beauty Beyond Society’s Standards: My Unconditional Love for My ‘Ugly’ Baby – srody.com This infant appears to reside in a housing commission unit. After the children next door stole his walking stick, all he wants to do is watch Dr. Phil in solitude.

Beauty Beyond Society’s Standards: My Unconditional Love for My ‘Ugly’ Baby – srody.com This infant has observed things.

Beauty Beyond Society’s Standards: My Unconditional Love for My ‘Ugly’ Baby – srody.com Indeed, some infants are unattractive. My own infant was hideous. Nevertheless, the majority outgrow it, and even if they don’t, it’s surely character-building.

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