I stopped telling my kids not to draw on their bodies with markers. Sometimes I even encourage it.

Jul 8 2025 by Business Insider

 
The author's children (not pictured) are allowed to draw on their bodies with markers, as long as they aren't about to leave the house.

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At one time, I discouraged my children from drawing on their bodies with markers.Now, I allow them to do it as a form of creative expression. Washable markers make cleanup easy and the activity fosters independence and imaginative play.

My kids, 3 and 5, sometimes get a little wild with markers. They turn craft time into body art...

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