These days, since moms and dads have also become younger, parents dress their kids up as they would dress themselves. There are plenty of children’s clothing lines available and most of them also carry a label. But these clothing lines are only good until the child could walk because during this time, parents already dress their kids as an extension of themselves. They want their kids to look good and fashionable just like them or just like the kid models in the TV.

When parents buy branded jeans, they also want to buy their little ones with the same label but only in smaller sizes. Even toddlers are seen wearing jeans that are just like their dad’s or mom’s This is why most branded clothes now also have the same style of clothes in children’s sizes. Marc label of Marc Jacobs already put up the Little Marc for kids. On the other hand, Dolce & Gabana has the D&C Junior. When it comes to mommy’s shoes, there are also versions for the little ones except that they make it with smaller or no heels. Shoulder bags fashioned just like a ladies bag is also available for kids.

I think it’s cute and at the same time, a little overwhelming that a lot of parents would dress their child as a grown-up as if they want them to become old already. Some people have already speculated a lot over young children being used as models for clothes or grown-ups like Thylane Loubry Blondeau. Her images in Vogue Children gave way to a huge controversy because there are so many different reactions to her beauty. Other people say that it is creepy to look at a ten-year old girl in a woman’s clothes with that very pretty face. And some ladies are just plain jealous of her beauty. Other controversial angles include going around the issue of banning children below 16 years old from posing for ads in grown-up clothes because it takes away their innocence.

If parents want to dress their children just like them, it is their right but to some extent, parents should always consider the feelings and the choice of their children. You should consider if a child at the age of 2 would want to play around wearing jeans rather than plain cotton pajamas or if little girls would like to trot behind their mothers in expensive sandals rather than children’s sneakers or slippers. As for modeling, if a child enjoys being in front of the camera and as long as he or she is not being molested in any kind then it is her choice. Modeling is a form of art and children have the right for self-expression and art as well as adults given that they have proper guidance.