I’ve seen an ongoing thing here on tumblr recently….
Why is there suddenly a whole lot of fanfics infantilising reader? And while it’s not a new thing, it’s a bit scary to see. Like the fics could be amazing pieces of art, until those very specific acts that really get on my nerves….
If you’re curious on what acts im talking about, here’s a few examples. Brace yourselves.
Stomping her foot the same way a child does when they don’t get what they want..
Pouting excessively (she look stupid btw)
That god awful combo where she crosses her arms, turns her head to the side and “hmph!”’s 💀 oh and also expecting her partner “figure it out”…
Stands on her ‘tippy toes 🥺’ to kiss her man’s… 🤢
Clingy grabbing
Hiding behind their partner when shy…
Constant blushing
Constant clumsiness
Wears short short skirts.
Now let’s move on to descriptions that are lowkey infantilising. Both physical and personality wise.
Her being extremely helpless (I.e not being able to reach things, carrying stuff, etc..)
Codependent, cant do shit herself (minus aura)
Physical attributes most grown women don’t have (I.e. tiny hands, small body, big innocent eyes, soft baby face, etc)
her constant need to be saved…
Trying to make her dense, but write her as innocent instead???
Comparison to fragile things, like a porcelain doll.
Being manhandled way too much.
Oh and for the love of god, STOP DESCRIBING READERS EYES AS DOE EYES, EVERYBODY HAS DIFFERENT EYE SHAPES. If you want you ml to compliment readers eyes just describe it as “beautiful eyes”. Don’t go into details.
hes trying his best to raise his kids in a way that is restrictive a healthy amount but amo still ends up a bit spoiled cus jabber would do anything for her and lets her do whatever she wants