No mother shall say her child is ugly

That's a very good thing that you have done to your child. You didn't tell him he is off key, but let him discover it himself. Yet, when he discovered it, you still looked at the other angle - the beautiful song. That's how a good mother should be to their children. Keep it up Toni! Your child is growing in the right path.

I remember when a friend mine showed me a photo of her cute and adorable baby, I told her in a joking manner that her baby was ugly. She defended her baby by saying, "No! she's not ugly!" then a tear fall from her eye and I immediately apologize even if it was a joke. I guess every mother never tell her child is ugly.

Hi toni! You were very right in supporting your son. We should always support our kids for their efforts. If we scold or criticize them for their poor display of talent, they will feel disappointed and discouraged. We always support our children and whenever they try new things, we appreciate their efforts.

Anyone who tells a child that they are ugly or greets them with harsh words, neglect, abuse, and indifference is a despicable person that is contributing to the destruction of that child's potential. SHAME ON THEM! I have, without hesitation, told my daughter that she is a beautiful girl EVERY since her third day of life. She is tall and muscular compared to the other girls and boys in her class and is often the target of their cruel words. I have even seen adults verbally assault her. I think that if I had not encouraged her often of her beauty and worth as a person, that she wouldn't be the well-adjusted little girl she is today that takes life as it comes and is for the most part resiliant to the name-calling and bullying that goes on where we live.

sorry, but if any mother or father tell his/her child is ugly, genetically: he/she is ugly. this is not joke, sorry.

Aren’t you just the best mum! I think all children are beautiful in their own way. And everyone is beautiful in their own way as adults! Just because someone doesn’t have the look of a movie star, doesn’t mean they don’t sing like an angel! Some people can draw and paint, while others can barely hold a pencil. Everyone has something.. and as blessed as I may be, and everyone tells me, for having the looks I do, the only thing I enjoy about myself is that I can sing, so no matter how many people tell me I’m beautiful, or tell my partner how lucky she is, I would prefer someone to compliment my singing ability lol! That’s a lovely thing that you did for your son, you didn’t once say anything about his singing ability but instead you focused all your attention on the actual song.. I think that is totally the way to handle anything like that.. AND, you never know, his voice may just surprise you some day! I couldn’t hold a note when I was a child!

Telling a child he or she is ugly would harm his or her self esteem. I think beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If my child was not good looking it would be cruel to make him or her feel as attractive as a model. I would praise my child's intellect and personality. I wouldn't judge a book by its cover. What is inside might be excellent. The same could be said about children. I am tone deaf and when I sang as an 8 or 9 year old child my sister recorded it. She played it back to me and my voice had sounded terrible. No wonder my sister hated me singing. You were so right to use the words "beautiful song".

no, you shouldn't tell a child or anyone they are ugly. this is a very demeaning word, and will affect a person's self esteem and worth. a child is a gift from God, precious and unique. you sound like a very good mother a child is very proud to have.

If your baby itself knows the defects or degrades of his or her ,how would you try to get the baby out of such inferior feelings ? i know parents do hide out things from the kids for their good but if the child already is aware and keeping himself worried how would the parents tackle such kid ? if u say truth there is problem ,if u lie then also there is problem ,if u suggest then also there is problem,now how will u manage the kid ?

I don't think mothers should be looking at the negative side of their children. It would do well for the kids if they are given encouragement. Mothers should bring out the best in the their children. When s mother starts focusing on the ugliness or clumsiness of her child, then most likely the child will grow up with low self-image and poor self-esteem. No mother would want to do damage to their own children.

I can't see ugliness in my children, but then again, I'm their mother, so I'm prejudice! If my kids ask me if they're ugly, I would say they're asking the wrong person because they know what a loving mother would say.

No mother in her right mind would admit that her child is ugly. Through a mother's eyes nothing her child looks the most loveliest creature that she has helped brought into this world. Even if in other people's eyes her child is never perfect it is not so through her eyes because she sees her child through the love that is in her heart.I see to it though that I got to discipline her when she is wrong. It would be foolish of me to be unrealistic in bringing up a spoiled brat child.

What you did was right. Parents are not supposed to say anything negative to their child especially when it comes to the things that they do. I had a teacher who was our school counselor who said that no matter how "not good looking" a child is, we should never call them ugly. That even if the child is handicapped or hare-lip, we should always tell them how beautiful they are and that we have to make them feel they are special. That is for them to grow up being able to face the world with confidence. That no matter what they hear from others-it is important that they are beautiful in the eyes of their parents. That is just the most important thing for them.

It's always good to praise your child even if they're not very good at what they're doing. It boosts their confidence and it represents your love for your child. Every child is beautiful and unique in every parent's eyes. Never lower you kid's self-esteem, as it may affect them on a long term. Though, it wouldn't hurt to give a little bit of criticism, especially if their future is at threat.

my children are amazing beautiful little people, are they ugly to others? i dont know i dont think anyone who knows me would be brave enough to tell me to my face because it would not go down well. all children have one (or maybe more) special quality about them that makes them amazing and beautiful to see, my children their biggest quality is simply that they are mine i made them and they are beautiful because of that, but most importantly their are GOOD they are loving and caring and THATS what makes them shine, i by no means have my children on a pedastal they have their moments but they are and always will be the most beautiful people i have ever been lucky enough to meet. xxx

hi, a mother is always a mother for her child what matter happen,and so that no mother could tell to their child that they are ugly,mother are the first person who will say that they child are beautiful and handsome.because the hurt of child they feel will be the hurt of mother will feel too.

I think this is the beauty of nature which Allah has given to us. Otherwise this world be a hell to live.

I've asked my mom if I am ugly or not. Well, I already know what's her answer. She told me straightly I am not beautiful but I am not that ugly.. but she said she's sure I have some curves! HAHAHA! My mom is so sweet!

Our mother is our number one FAN.:-)A fan can never say that her 'special one' is ugly. She always has something good to say about her child but she also say the truth . Sometimes its hurting but because she loves her/him she will say it. She can call her children in a unique and loving manner but can be harsh when she's mad.:-) hahaha That's my mother and I love her just the way she is.:-)

I'm still single and looking to have my own family in the right time. Mothers really see the true beauty of their kids in both in and out. Mothers see how unique their kids. As a mother you should always have positive words to your kids. Appreciate whatever qualities they have and in return they will know how to appreciate the things around them. A mother should always look at the positive side of their kids for them to know how to handle odd things. God has a unique plan to each and everyone of us. a child is a gift and God put his own image on him no matter how he appears physically. God bless to all the mothers out there.