Paradoxically, the hijab is intended to protect a woman from the male gaze. However, when a 4-year-old wears a full hijab with makeup and styled hair underneath, adults may project adult concepts of modesty onto a child. Psychologist Ratih Ibrahim notes that forcing a child to cover her aurat (parts of the body that must be concealed) before puberty can create a premature awareness of body shame. A child who doesn't understand sexuality is suddenly taught that her hair is dangerous or dosa (sinful).
Not all Indonesians approve of this trend. A quiet but growing movement of orang tua santai (relaxed parents) is pushing back. They argue that forcing a foto jilbab anak is a form of riya (showing off piety for social praise), which is a sin in Islam. foto jilbab mesum anak smp