http://parentics.com/2007/12/12/bonfire-of-the-princesses/ Where parenting and politics intersect Fri, 08 Aug 2008 19:11:35 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://parentics.com/2007/12/12/bonfire-of-the-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-4 Marsha Niemeijer Sat, 22 Dec 2007 21:37:20 +0000 http://parentics.com/2007/12/12/bonfire-of-the-princesses/#comment-4 Thanks. I hadn't seen those toys yet (daughter is 15mo's and doesn't even a doll), but doesn't surprise me. Great analysis. I'm just wondering, in reaction to Adam/Megan's dilemma, whether it's possible to ban those toys. My thoughts, as new, naive parent, are to let that intrusion of stuff happen (although when I can control it I will), but to make sure to offer plenty of alternatives that portray/teach my girl about strong women etc. Great blog, I know I'm going to enjoy reading it. Note typo in banner (interesect), or maybe it was on purpose? Thanks. I hadn’t seen those toys yet (daughter is 15mo’s and doesn’t even a doll), but doesn’t surprise me. Great analysis. I’m just wondering, in reaction to Adam/Megan’s dilemma, whether it’s possible to ban those toys. My thoughts, as new, naive parent, are to let that intrusion of stuff happen (although when I can control it I will), but to make sure to offer plenty of alternatives that portray/teach my girl about strong women etc.
Great blog, I know I’m going to enjoy reading it. Note typo in banner (interesect), or maybe it was on purpose?

]]> http://parentics.com/2007/12/12/bonfire-of-the-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-2 Adam Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:37:26 +0000 http://parentics.com/2007/12/12/bonfire-of-the-princesses/#comment-2 So true - its insidious. My 2 year old daughter already knows what a damn princess is, and her grandmother plans to give her a princess doll for Christmas. Hopefully we can get a hold of it before present day, but its an uphill battle... So true – its insidious. My 2 year old daughter already knows what a damn princess is, and her grandmother plans to give her a princess doll for Christmas. Hopefully we can get a hold of it before present day, but its an uphill battle…

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