Men, Princess Culture, and the Sexualization of Young Girls—And in Honor of International Women's Day!

From The Good Men Project Magazine:
Men, princess culture, and the sexualization of young girls — The Good Men Project Magazine

Spot on argument. It's not just men who do it (but I understand the male-driven point of view coming from a publication made for dads), but moms. Oftentimes moms can be WORSE. Stage moms, hello? Have you ever seen those specials on cable about child pageants? It sends shivers down my spine, to see little girls parading around in pancake makeup, sparkly dresses, mini heels, and curls wound tighter than a doll's.

Little girls of the world, you don't need a princess dress or a Barbie to affirm yourselves. I believe in your inherent beauty, and I also believe in your intelligence, capability, and potential. You are our precious gems, and so you shine enough on your own without all that excess (and fake) glitter.