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Barbie Dolls
Asked by R.B. from Phoenix
on June 29, 2008
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Are their any other parents who do not let their young daughters play with barbie dolls? And why not?
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- I know my sister-in-law does not because she feels it buys into the "having to be perfect-looking thing" that society crams down our throats. I can se where she's comi...
- I had three sisters, and none of us were allowed to have Barbie's growing up. It was for the reason already mentioned....our parents didn't want us thinking that was ...
- I think the biggest concern people have about allowing their daughters to play with Barbie dolls is that they'll develop a warped view of what their own bodies should ...
Beyond Barbie
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on June 29, 2009
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My almost 3 year old is already starting to want to play with Barbies. She was introduced to them at daycare. I don't think they are age appropriate, but the 5 and 6 y...
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- I agree. I hate Barbie and I hate Bratz even more. I never liked Barbies as a kid. I always liked the baby dolls instead. My almost 5yr old seems to be the same way so...
- Ginny Dolls, a little more spendy but really nice quality dolls and clothes. Both my mom and I played with Ginny Dolls growing up. http://www.voguedolls.com/
- I've seen some cute Tinkerbell dolls at Target. You can get all the pixies too.
Barbie Dolls
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on June 17, 2011
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This has been on my mind recently, and the question just posted about toy guns prompted me to post my own...
My daughter will be turning 4 in 2 months and just rece...
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- I totally get your concern, because I've heard this talked about before, but I'm just not understanding how playing with Barbies leads to body image issues. Barbies w...
- Eh, I was the tom boy boy girl, preferred Erector sets to Barbies. But I still had one, along with a Skipper and Ken, and a GI Joe doll. I never thought that I was sup...
- my 6 yo just isn't interested in them, Personally i would wait until she is REAlly asking for it, not just when she is with her friend. if it is really somethign she...
Tattooed Barbie
Asked by J.S. from Jacksonville
on October 20, 2011
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Has anyone seen the flap over this? Apparently there is a new barbie out (TokiDoki, which I think might be a tongue in cheek a bit) that has a pink bob and tattoos all...
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- Totally agree with Jo W. lol
- Agreed. This is a Non-Issue. Do you know when the SuperBowl was in Dallas last year, they had to bring in special task forces to rescue underage sex slaves? They ...
- It's a collector's edition doll - sells for an obscene amount of money. Kids arent' even the target market.
The Real Deal on Barbie and Barbie-like Dolls
Asked by K.C. from Eugene
on January 27, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
So what are your thoughts on the pro's and con's of letting little girls (7 and 4) play with Barbies and/or Disney Princess-Barbie like dolls (no Bratz,...
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- My 3-year-old daughter recently got a hand-me-down Barbie, and I figure it won't hurt if she's one among many toys. I know as she gets older we'll talk about how Barbi...
- I couldn't agree with you more on the Bratz dolls. I would never allow them in my home either. My sister and I were about the same ages as your daughters when we recei...
- I had Barbies growing up and I loved them! We (my sister and I and our friends) played with them all the time. WE had a blast! Our Barbies had many adventures, whet...
My 25 Month Old Son Is into Barbie Dolls...
Asked by C.R. from Eugene
on September 18, 2008
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... no, it's not what you think. I'm not worried about him being gay or feminine. My sister-in-law got a bunch of free barbies when she was watching my son and he LO...
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- I ran a daycare for 22 years, raised 5 children, and now I do foster care. For years Barbies were not allowed in our household. But neither were guns, swords, Power ...
- Your post got me laughing out loud – what a charming perplexity. I've never been at all fond of Barbie, either. Stepford, uh, Bunnies! I love it! I watch the way ...
- C., I honestly wouldn't worry too much about this issue right now. Your son is two years old, and most likely won't remember playing with Barbie when he's a teen a...
Big Deal Being Made About Tatoo Barbie!
Asked by C.C. from Houston
on October 22, 2011
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I just don't know why everyone is making a big fuss over the neck tatooed Barbie...she has a skull tshirt and leopard tight jeans. So what...have you seen the way som...
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- I don't like Barbie in general, but this one is $50 bucks and marketed to adult collectors. It's not like your child will see one at target and beg for one. To be hone...
- The ad says its aimed towards the adult collectors. Not kids. My mom used to collect, before the Barbie market crash. She is up in arms. I think it looks cute. I d...
- I do not like or support Barbie. I think they give girls horrendous ideas of what girls are supposed to look like. So, I would not buy this or any other Barbie for m...
Need Help in Dealing with My Self-esteem and Body
Asked by D.S. from New York
on May 3, 2008
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I was wondering if any older ladies out there have any issues with their self-esteem and body image. I have always felt terrible in my own skin. Very self conscious. ...
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- My girlfriend wrote a book because she dealt with exactly what you are going through and broke free! She wrote the book to help other women break free from body image,...
- Maybe a group would help. Does Weight Watchers have group meetings? A place where you can learn to feel good about yourself and get encouragement from others. You a...
- Hi D. - I think you will find that lots of women can associate with your feelings. We live in a world that shows us unrealistic models (they airbrush the pictures)...
Addressing Teenage Niece's Body Changes
Asked by H.A. from Miami
on November 17, 2008
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My niece/god-daughter turned 13 this year and her body is really blossoming. Problem is, she's not dressing for it at all. Her mom asked me to take her shopping and ...
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- This is months later, but I think just plainly telling her that her body is changing and growing and so will her size should suffice. That she has love handles at 13 ...
- Hi H., as a mom of a daughter of a girl who will be 13 at the end of the month, I feel truly blessed that she dresses "not to flattering". Now I am not sure what you ...
- sounds so cliche to say to get a book, but really the book called "Changing Bodies, Changing Lives" was great when I was that age and I bet it's great today, too! It'...
Anyone Else Object to the Oh-so-perfect-body on the Homepage?
Asked by R.J. from Seattle
on April 20, 2012
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Don't get me wrong... I know some moms have perfect bodies with no stretch marks, sagging, blemished, and airbrushed looking everything, etc... but yeesh.
Nothing ...
