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Do/did your parents limit your use of eyeglasses or do/would you do that with your kids?

Or what are your thoughts about it? I've heard many stories about this, including from several friends. A lot of times parents just think their kids look better without glasses so they'll take them away or at least encourage kids not to wear them much, especially during certain occasions like weddings. Other times it may be because of financial reasons (they don't want kids to break them or need a new prescription and have to buy new ones). Sometimes it's to benefit kids' health and keep their eyes from becoming dependent on glasses. Do you think this is a good idea to help families? Do you feel that it makes kids better realize the importance of taking care of their eyes?
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DragonFruit · 70-79, M
I never needed glasses until I was almost 40, but if I had a child who needed glasses I would encourage them to wear the glasses.
matttheman13 · 36-40, M
@DragonFruit Not everyone who needs glasses needs to (or should) wear them all the time. What if the child was wearing them more than an eye doctor said to?