I used to be one of these people of society that were negative about glasses. I wasn't negative about them towards other people, because I actually think some people do look really cute in glasses, I was negative towards myself because I thought I looked funny, so I thought other people would think the same thing.
I am supposed to wear glasses, but instead I wear my contacts because I think people are going to make fun of me when I wear my glasses, calling me a nerd or how funny or weird I look with my glasses on. Even though I am told all the time by my hubby and other friends and family that I look cute, but you know how people are...they only tell you things that you want to hear. Sadly, it is like that for every part of life.
For Keira's 3rd year well child check, they gave out free eye exams. I didn't want to have Keira's eyes checked, yes, even though it was free, because I didn't want to face the fact that she might need glasses at the age of 3 or 4. Not because I didn't want her to have them, but because I know what society is like and there are a lot of cruel people, especially kids! I know, I used to work as a child treatment specialist. Unfortunately, I have seen how cruel kids can be to other kids and it's not fun.
After I have seen the glasses on her and how excited she is about wearing them and showing them off, I am very excited about what her future might hold while wearing her glasses. I am also seeing that her friends are very accepting of her and ask her all kinds of questions about her glasses, almost like they want their own glasses ;0
Even though society can be cruel, sometimes you just have to accept change.
