DoomsdaysCW<p>I feel bad for <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Tweens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Tweens</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Teens" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Teens</span></a> today. They have it way worse than we did. <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Smartphones" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Smartphones</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/TargetedAdvertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>TargetedAdvertising</span></a> is making <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/PeerPressure" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>PeerPressure</span></a> even worse!!! And all those "smells" can't be good for kids -- especially ones with <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/asthma" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>asthma</span></a> </p><p>What Is <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Smellmaxxing" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Smellmaxxing</span></a>—And Why Are Tween and Teen Boys Into It?</p><p>Walk into a middle school classroom and you'll know.</p><p>"As a mom of three daughters, it came as a surprise to me to learn that it’s not just girls who are spending mega money at <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Sephora" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Sephora</span></a>. Of course, it used to make my jaw drop when one of my teens asked for an $80 Drunk Elephant face serum, but now I’m barely phased by the lineup of pricey products that line their vanities." </p><p>By Melissa Willets<br>Updated on May 23, 2024</p><p>How Parents Can Help Teens Feeling the Pressure of 'Smellmaxxing'</p><p>"When it comes to any top-dollar trend teens are desperate to get in on, there’s going to be some give and take with parents. I’ll often joke to my kids that if they want to eat too, I can’t buy all of their clothes at Lululemon. A few wardrobe staples are more realistic. The same is true of our Sephora shopping trips. I’ll say 'yes' to a Sol de Janeiro spray, but the Charlotte Tilbury $100 Magic Cream is a 'no.' </p><p>"Of course, they are welcome to spend their babysitting or birthday money on whatever they want—but not without my input on whether it’s a good use of their hard-earned cash. After all, in my opinion, they are beautiful just the way they are, without all the expensive <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/makeup" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>makeup</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/skincare" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>skincare</span></a>.</p><p>"Dr. Yip says it’s never too early to talk about family values, which are different for all of us. 'While we might be influenced by other kids, we still have to maintain our family values,' she recommends telling teens. </p><p>"Jordan says this trend is a great opportunity to talk with kids about <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/FinancialLiteracy" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>FinancialLiteracy</span></a> and <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/budgeting" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>budgeting</span></a> [and CAPITALISM]. 'Ask, ‘Would you rather save up for months to get one bottle of fancy cologne or spend it on a concert ticket?’ Get them to see the importance of spending money on experiences versus things,' she advises. "</p><p><a href="https://www.parents.com/what-is-smellmaxxing-8652448?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">parents.com/what-is-smellmaxxi</span><span class="invisible">ng-8652448?utm_source=pocket-newtab-en-us</span></a></p><p><a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Capitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Capitalism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Crapitalism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Crapitalism</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Advertising" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Advertising</span></a> <a href="https://kolektiva.social/tags/Materialism" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Materialism</span></a></p>