MAC and parents??

[star*violet]

Wow, this thread'll teach me never to ask for advice regarding anything to do with being a teenager. Dictating to people what age they should be to wear makeup is rude, by the way. As is reading selectively and talking down to people and feeling justified about it because they're younger than you.

I would add comments but I agree with the few who actually gave you useful advice. I'm 18 and have only gotten my first job(s) in the past couple months, and that's only because I need the work hours for university. IMO, getting the good grades you do = a better post-secondary education = more money eventually and a stable future in the long run, so if you'd rather substitute your book fund (and get books from the library) for a couple MAC items once in a while I say good for you. I've always performed excellently in school and have never been pressured to get a job at all and am nowhere near spoiled by the way. School is (legally, even) your first priority normally as a teenager and definitely instills some sort of work ethic in a lot of people.

I know this thread's old but I hope you found an answer from the few people who have excellent reading comprehension skills and don't feel the need to jump down young peoples' throats over a hobby and passion that they all share.

And I feel bad that you had to get so defensive in a place where (from what I can tell from lurking so long lol) people are usually pretty supportive and encouraging towards each other.

peace&love

xo

 

[LoopyLoo]

Oh you poor thing, you're addited to MAC without the resources for the addiction. MAC is not a startup product really, it's a bit too expensive (I earn a doctors wage but now only buy it in airports and on duty free since the recent price hike), I also speak as a mum of 2 teenagers - and I tell you the amount of money the boy wants for computer games, far exceeds my daughters requests for things she considers important, though me and my daughter share our MAC!

but heyho, try these suggestions:

1. Do chores and negotiate calmly (at the time) for pay or an es/lipglass next time you're shopping. Don't negotiate in retrospect.
2. Spontaneously be loving and smile, reminding mum and dad you're a good kid and not a moody teenager. THIS IS A BIGGIE!!
3. Make sure parents know when you're doing homework, make your efforts visible, do it at the kitchen table so they can see you working, otherwise they'll think you're in the bedroom playing with the computer.
4. Show mum a nice MAC makeup tutorial (not a dramatic look) so she can see where you're coming from, but only after doing the above - lol.
5. Don't nag or sulk, as it'll set up a battle, which mum and dad will feel obligated to win.
6. Get both coastal scents pallettes (neutral and shimmer), this will give you an inexpensive way to play around, the colours are nicely pigmented like MAC
7. Ask for MAC as gifts, birthday, christmas etc
8. Forget about MAC mascara, powder,foundations, lipsticks and eyeliners - there are plenty of inexpensive ones that do just as good a job, imho. MAC excels in eyeshadow and lipglass so just stick to those.
9. Learn to expertly apply what you have. If mum and dad see you sitting around looking like a " dramatic woman of the night" they won't want to buy you makeup

Oh and last, but not least, try not to hang about the house wearing very dramatic makeup as it'll be like a red rag to a bull, just stick to neutrals for the house - mum and dad may not like to see you growing up too soon, even if you are (some parents find this a bit difficult and don't want to loose their "baby girl" - daft, but that's the way they are sometimes - lol)

If all else fails, get mum into MAC, like my daughter has me!

Hth

 

[molotov]

I understand where you are coming from, whilst I was at highschool I was unable to get a job because of the heavy workload. I used to spend all my allowance on MAC, or my parents used to buy me essentials I needed like foundation and perhaps a blush. If I wanted eyeshadow or lipstick though, my mum expected me to buy it with my own money (although this is still the money I was given in allowance).

Now that I am 20, and I am a university student, it is still hard to have extra money to spend on MAC because I live away from home, and the money my parents give me I use for food/entertainment/travelling costs. I have tried to get a job, but unfortunately due to the bad economy, nobody wants to hire part time workers who have no experience. It is difficult.

I still buy MAC products, but I only choose essentials I need. Since easter, I have spent about £120 on MAC. I have had to walk away from the things I just cannot afford to buy right now!

 

[nikic]

Can't you get a paper route really young? Otherwise I'm not sure. Save your birthday and Christmas money and ask for only that at Christmas. Perhaps you can clean or do yardwork for neighbors? I did that when I was 13 and made a couple bucks helping an elderly neighbor lady.