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‘Bachelor’ Alum Amanda Stanton Fires Back at Mommy Shamers Over Dyeing Her Daughter’s Hair
Bachelor Nation alum Amanda Stanton received some backlash after she showed her first-grade daughter, Kinsley, getting highlights at the beauty salon. The mom-of-two clapped back at haters and made it clear that any parenting decision is her own. Keep scrolling to see what happened.
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Yes Or No?
On January 27, the Bachelor in Paradise star asked her Instagram followers via poll if she should allow her oldest daughter to get highlights. “How can I say no to this face?” she added
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It’s A Yes From Me, Dawg.
The 28-year-old didn’t care about people’s negative opinions and shared photos and videos of her daughter in the salon chair.
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Mommy-Daughter Date.
The pair seemed excited about Kinsley’s new ‘do. The reality starlet even posted a photo of the two with the caption, “Babe’s first highlights.”
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However, People Weren’t For It.
During an Instagram Q and A, one person asked the former contestant why she ignored everyone’s opinion about coloring Kinsley’s hair.
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A Mom’s Gotta Do What A Mom’s Gotta Do.
“Because I value your guys’ opinion and do like to hear what you guys have to say … but ultimately it’s my decision regardless of whatever wins the poll,” the Bachelor alum clapped back.
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Feathers Were Ruffled.
“When I posted the poll about getting Kin’s hair (HARDLY) highlighted, I knew it would trigger the trolls,” the starlet confessed.
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She Did Receive Support.
The beauty guru continued, “But I did it anyway … so in a way I was trolling the trolls. Of course, I got some messages saying she’s too young etc. … but I got a lot more saying, ‘I’m so glad you let her and didn’t care what anyone negative had to say.'”
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She Wasn’t Too Bothered By It.
“So, moral of the story is, not everyone is going to agree with everything you do … [and] that’s OK!” the blonde beauty added. “We all are entitled to our own decisions and opinions and thoughts on parenting etc and not everyone is going to agree with you and that’s OK.”
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Three Gals Against The World.
The reality star shares her two daughters, Kinsley and Charlie, with ex-husband Nick Buonfiglio.
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She’s Recently Had Some Drama.
This past fall, the young mom was arrested in Las Vegas on misdemeanor domestic violence charges after shoving her boyfriend, Bobby Jacobs.
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She Has Tried To Make Things Right.
“The last thing I want is for it to come across like I am sweeping things under the rug,” she wrote in an Instagram Story on September 21.
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Looking To Do The Right Thing.
She continued, “I believe there’s a time and a place to talk about things, and I hope you all can continue to be understanding and trust my intentions.”
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after school lunch dates 👯
“These are issues I take very seriously. I wouldn’t feel right if I didn’t use this as an opportunity to do something positive with my platform.” The starlet then revealed that she donated $300 to an Orange County domestic violence shelter called Laura’s House and called upon her fans to do the same.
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Her Kids Are Still Her Priority.
No matter the drama, Amanda seems to always put her kids first. We’re sure she’ll continue to share updates about their daily adventures, whether the trolls like it or not.
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