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PrintableMrsGoodnight said: noimageatall said: Yep. Let's just keep going down that slope.... 
And let's not forget Beyonce's clothing line... 
[Edited 9/13/08 16:01pm]  Are these real?! Especially the Love's one?! Frickin' hell, that one's SCARY!! Which advertising company were they using? Paedos-R-Us?!
I have a 4 year old daughter and she seems to be instinctively attracted to this sort of crap - as hard as I try to keep her away from things like this, there is always something that creeps in, next thing I know she wants me to buy the most inappropriate clothes (which I can't believe shops are selling). Why is society trying to sexualise our little girls?! It frightens the SHIT out of me! I used to use Loves Baby Soft when I was younger. It had a light baby powder scent to it. I don't remember any advertisements for them at the time though.  looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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noimageatall said: http://www.tellinitlikeitis.net/2008/04/so-sexy-so-soon-the-sexualization-of-childhood-in-commercial-culture.html
So Sexy, So Soon: The Sexualization of Childhood in Commercial Culture
April 28th, 2008 · An entire generation of young girls is being psychologically damaged by the onslaught of marketing tactics surrounding inappropriate “sexy” children’s fashions, toys, music, books and sexualized images in the media, and parents should be very concerned. According to the American Psychological Association, in their Report of the APA Task Force on the Sexualization of Girls, girls as young as 4 and 5 years old are no longer wearing “old-fashioned” clothing styles but are now wearing push-up bras, thongs, mini or micro-mini skirts, sequined crop tops and other hooker-style “fashionable” outfits. Well, how about that? Walk into any number of department or boutique stores aimed at young girls, and you will find clothes that were once reserved for fully grown, adult women akin to Fredericks of Hollywood.  (yes, these come in a size 4 Toddler) 
Young girls are being bombarded by images they see on television, in magazines, children’s books and toys, and are facing greater pressures to “fit in”. Supermarket giant Tesco came under fire again for selling a padded push-up bra for girls as young as seven, and it’s not the first time Tesco has come under fire for selling similar products to young girls and teens. The in-depth APA Report says the prevalence of eating disorders, depression and low self-esteem, has greatly increased in very young girls, also saying that girls are more likely to have underage sex as a direct result of the media’s sexualization of children. Ten year-old girls are sliding on their low-rise jeans over “eye-candy” panties, wearing slutty Halloween costumes, and high heeled shoes, with young girls worrying about their weight and physical appearance at much younger ages. Young girls, and young boys, are wearing racy, obscene and violence-related clothing, including T-shirts with alcohol and sexual innuendo messages displayed. Little girls are learning how to be “sexy” and how being pretty is important, as well as learning how they can look like Bratz dolls, according to Diane Levin, PhD. Professor of education at Wheelock College in Boston. Levin is soon to release her new book, So Sexy, So Soon: The Sexualization of Childhood in Commercial Culture, stressing that the problem is not that children are learning about sex; the problem is what they are learning about relationships. Girls are being taught to be sexy and that being sexy is extremely important, even at a very young age. They’re not learning how to treat others as people, they’re learning to treat others as objects, says Levin. Make no mistake about the sexual influence on young girls, from the likes of celebrity stars Miley Cyrus a.k.a. Hanna Montana, Britney and Jamie Lynn Spears, Lindsay Lohan and numerous other high-profile actors, actresses and musicians. The consequences of the sexualization of girls in media today are very real and are likely to be a negative influence on girls’ healthy development, says Eileen Zurbriggen, the APA’s task force chairwoman. “As a society, we need to replace all these sexualized images with ones showing girls in positive settings. The goal should be to deliver messages to all adolescents - boys and girls - that lead to healthy sexual development.” Parents think it’s clever or “cute” to allow their young girls to wear tight T-shirts that say, “So many boys, so little time”, or smiling as their young daughter sings “Don’t cha wish your girlfriend was hot like me?”, but likely won’t be so amused when they’re child becomes sexually active or pregnant by the time they turn 12. Parents need to protect their children as much as possible. As much attention as there has been about protecting kids from pedophiles, parents can either play a major role in contributing to the sexualization of children, or they can play a protective and educational role. The APA recommends that parents support campaigns, companies and products that promote a healthy and positive image of girls and boys. Complain to manufacturers, advertisers, television and movie producers and retail stores that “sell sex” with their products targeting children. Parents should be very careful that they’re not raising Lolita in the Classroom, but encourage girls to become involved in sports and other extracurricular activities that promote talents, skills and abilities over their physical appearance. Talk to your young children about sex, even as young as 3 or 4 years old, because they’re already learning about sex and “sexy” and how girls “should” be sexy to get attention from boys. If you haven’t paid close attention to what kids are seeing on mainstream television and in movies, you might be stunned to see the flirtacious female characters, sexual innuendos, racy body language and the importance placed on being “hot”. Even if you’re not a parent of girls, but only have boys, you’re still not out of the woods. Consider the effects sexualized girls have on boys, and your feeling of relief of not having girls to be worried about will likely be gone for good. Fashion trends in clothing for boys depict disrespectful, violent themes with sayings on T-shirts such as, “Mr. Pimp”, “Mr. Well-Hung” and similar disgusting messages. 
As a parent, have you noticed how children are being sexualized by marketers, celebrities, and other media? Are you concerned about the effects this is or may have on your own children? What are you doing to protect your own children from these pressures? I hate seeing adults in Tees with those types of slogans. My hatred escalates whenever I see a really young person with those Tees on. looking for you in the woods tonight Switch FC SW-2874-2863-4789 (Rum&Coke) | |
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AnckSuNamun said: I hate seeing adults in Tees with those types of slogans. My hatred escalates whenever I see a really young person with those Tees on.  Same here.
All MY t-shirts have actual cartoon characters or silly shit on them. I'd never walk around with "Princess" or "Bitch" written across my tits or ass. 
Not that I don't have sexy, low-cut shirts and short-ass dresses, but I'm an adult. And I wouldn't make a habit of wearing them just to the mall or school or whatever. There's a time and place for flashing your goods. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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Besides the heels, I don't really think Beyonce's kid clothing line is all THAT bad, especially in comparison. | |
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I have given this alot of thought and IMHO I dont think its a good idea for babies to have stilettos. As a parent I see this can or might interfere with the baby's foot and how it grows. The babies are just learning to walk and learning HOW to balance their body and let alone just learning HOW to use their tiny muscles(this pertains to the trying to learn to walk age). In the other clothing I really dont feel the need for the writings such as "Princess"(unless its a Disney character related) or "Pimp" and such on a childs tee/clothes. IMHO it only attracts the pedophiles to the children more. I have Mickey Mouse tees and the like but none of them have sayings/logo/slogans like that. We didnt have those tees growing up with such writings, they are KIDS and just that! Lets leave the "pimp","dont you wish you girlfriend was hot like me " tees to the ADULTS ONLY!Let kids be KIDS!
As A parent I realize yes kids have to grow up but IMHO, this is WAY TOO SOON! Just my 2 cents! Smurf theme song-seriously how many fucking "La Las" can u fit into a dam song 
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I saw that on T.V. it looks terible.  | |
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ToraToraDreams said: That's not cute at all.
C'mon, what happened to the fun of just being a kid? I hate those grown ass clothes for little kids. I swear to God, I saw an 8 eigth yr old with a shirt that said "if you're rich, I'm your bitch" on it. I should have said something to her mother. I really should have. THAT, I do not agree with. I would not let my child wear a shirt like that, not even when she's 18. MyeternalgrattitudetoPhil&Val.Herman said "We want sweaty truckers at the truck stop! We want cigar puffing men that look like they wanna beat the living daylights out of us" Val"sporking is spooning with benefits" | |
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A while ago I saw a 6 year old little girl walking around with a T-shirt that said:
Barbie is a slut WTF? | |
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meow85 said: HELL.
FUCKING. NO. I don't have kids now, but at some point in the future, if or when I do, I start buying shit like this on purpose any one of you can feel free to shoot me in the head. High heels are a style of shoe designed for the sole purpose of sexualizing women's legs and feet. Perfectly fine on a grown adult, but on a baby? What the hell is wrong with these people? This is 10 times worse than those Baby Bratz dolls. ditto here. high heels cause actual physical damage to the body. they are modern-day foot-binding for women | |
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No way. Stupid on so many levels... In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Hell naw. High heels make women look sexy. Why the hell would you want to try to make a baby look sexy unless you're a pervert? Andy is a four letter word. | |
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My own daughter who is about to turn 13 thinks its a dumb idea. She dont even wear the "cute""pimp""logos on shirts. And she even saw this thread.  Smurf theme song-seriously how many fucking "La Las" can u fit into a dam song
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I'm actually stunned that people who SAW little girls wearing stuff like this didn't say anything to their parents.
I wouldn't have been able to contain myself! | |
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good grief - only dumb, unintelligent, stupid, haven't got anything else to do, warped parents who should be reported to social services would put these shoes and inappropriate clothing on babies - they are justing asking for abuse on all levels - from bullying, intimidation to the sexual gratifications of damm perverts.
  [Edited 9/16/08 10:34am] "I may not agree with what you say but I'll fight for your right to say it"
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Tremolina said: A while ago I saw a 6 year old little girl walking around with a T-shirt that said:
Barbie is a slut WTF? OMG! I own that shirt!
It's meant as a criticism of the sexualization of little girls -specifically, the toys directed at them. But on a shirt worn by a 6 year old? Either her parents are very into protest, or are very, very dumb. Possibly both. "A Watcher scoffs at gravity!" | |
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meow85 said: Tremolina said: A while ago I saw a 6 year old little girl walking around with a T-shirt that said:
Barbie is a slut WTF? OMG! I own that shirt!
It's meant as a criticism of the sexualization of little girls -specifically, the toys directed at them. But on a shirt worn by a 6 year old? Either her parents are very into protest, or are very, very dumb. Possibly both. there are a couple of different versions of this one of the girls in my games class back when i was in secondary school turned up wearing one that said 'Barbie is a Slut...love Sindy' she got a detention after school and had her parents called down to discuss it With Love there is no Death | |
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