Beautiful girls often get a free pass, but their privilege can often lead to a distorted view of reality.
The Rise of the Porcelain Princess
I’ve always wondered why beauty seems to have this magnetic effect on people. It’s like, the minute a girl hits puberty, everyone starts treating her differently. She becomes the center of attention, and whether she wants it or not, people just can’t seem to stop staring. With those looks, she’s suddenly a ‘porcelain princess,’ and let’s be real—it can be a bit intoxicating.
The Power Trip
This new attention can feel like a kind of superpower. Guys especially start acting like they’re walking on eggshells around her, afraid they might say or do the wrong thing and ruin their chances of getting laid. And when everyone’s treating you like you’re special, you start to feel special—even above everyone else. This can easily lead to a mindset that the world kinda revolves around you. It’s hard not to let it go to your head, you know?
The Reality Check
But not everyone buys into this act. Family members, especially fathers and brothers, are usually the ones brave enough to call these girls out on their behavior. But instead of listening, they often think it’s criticism or jealousy. Family criticism is often an effort to provide balance and reality in a world that’s constantly validating beauty.
The Price of Privilege
This lack of grounding can lead to some major struggles later on. Beautiful girls might find themselves unprepared for the challenges of the real world. Since everyone’s been bending over backward to please them, they haven’t had to build the resilience that, let’s face it, we all need to get by. Relationships, careers, friendships—they’re all tougher when you’ve never had to work for respect.
The Other Side of the Coin
Meanwhile, girls who aren’t conventionally ‘beautiful’ tend to be more realistic about life. They don’t have people constantly trying to please them, so they develop a different set of social skills. They understand rejection and resilience better, and often, they’re more grounded and self-aware.
How to Ground a Beautiful Girl
So what can parents do to make sure their daughters don’t lose touch with reality? Here’s a few ways I think this topic can be approached
- Help your daughter see the impact of her beauty and how it can shape her life—for better or worse.
- Teach her that kindness, empathy, and gratitude are more attractive than any physical feature.
- Encourage her to have interests that go beyond her looks. People are way more interesting when they have passions and hobbies.
- Say “no” sometimes! It’s okay if she doesn’t get what she wants all the time. Holding her accountable helps her in the long run.
- Let her meet people from all walks of life. It keeps her grounded and reminds her that everyone’s got their own story.
A Word of Caution
Not every beautiful girl is entitled or shallow, many are the opposite—kind, smart, and down-to-earth. But the pressure to be admired, to always be “perfect,” can make it difficult to stay balanced. Dr. Orion Taraban once mentioned in an interview that “true beauty is about character.” That kind of inner beauty is rare, and it’s what really matters.
The Bottom Line
In the end, beauty can open doors, but it also comes with a cost. It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking the world owes you something because of your looks. But the truth is, beauty is just one part of who we are. And parents play a huge role in helping their daughters remember that there’s more to life than looks.
The Guy is very handsome, and loves being misunderstood. He loves sports, cars, sports cars and women. He’s an expert on men’s fashion and lifestyle, but frankly, he’s also an expert on women’s fashion, particularly when it comes to looking sexy. Follow him on Twitter @slubguy where he posts the hot photo-shoots he does for Shilpa Ahuja, and writes his opinions on sports and politics. For feedback and questions and any advice, email [email protected].