She does not talk to little girls like that, so they have a healthy body image, but she does have a house made of gingerbread, candy and sweets and loves having children eat it before she pushes them into her oven. 

It would help if people read the article first and found the truth rather than dismissing it because of the Allred association. Having Nancy Pelosi’s daughter tell Bill Maher to stop being so negative was fine with me. My wife brought this article to my attention. She agrees that we could all do better at helping little girls focus on things other than beauty.

 ”Who’s writing this crap?” Of course, what can be expected from a “site” that promotes Rule 5 days. Are you worried your weekly dose of soft-porn will be diminished? Stop putting kids in baskets and start giving them the tools and mentality to be something better than a sex object for you.

From Lori’s article:

and twenty-five percent of young American women would rather win America’s Next Top Model than the Nobel Peace Prize.

Um, honey, did you ever think that such a state of affairs MIGHT have something to do with the fact that 25% of young women have zero desire to receive the same accolades as Al Gore, Jimmy Carter, and Barack Obama?

Thank you for that hyperemotive and utterly un-persuasive rant.

Old joke:

There once was a renowned, unmarried expert whose specialty was family psychology.

His first book was called, “Ten Commandments for Parents.”  

Then he met a nice woman, got married and had a kid, followed by his second book, “Ten Rules for Parents.” 

After he had his second child, he published, “Ten Suggestions for Parents.”

When he and his wife had their third, the expert issued a press release announcing his retirement from the parental guidance business.

I think it’s safe for me to comment on here because I *do* in fact, have two daughters..  

I don’t think it’s that big of a deal..    Considering when my youngest loves to play princess dress up.  She’ll come out of her room in a princess dress on and ask how does she look..  

Do I answer her with:  

A]  You look like a beautiful princess (the answer she is looking for) 

or

B]  Stop with this foolishness.  You need to start reading the Communist Manifesto!  

or

C]  (fill in your own answer here)

[yes, I know the B answer is a bit weighted.  Sue me]

Semi-agree. At a first meeting one doesn’t comment on the other’s appearance. At subsequent meetings, it is polite to compliment if the female has done something new, i.e. hair style. To ignore the new is to cast insult on the female as being unworthy of notice and remark.

Why do they keep allowing this family to breed?

 Every child is different.   Some need a bit more praise than others.  It really comes  down to knowing what your child needs and common sense.   What’s wrong with saying that a dress is pretty?   Or that a child is pretty?   Maybe the problem stems more from who these girls look up to in Hollywood – superficial stars who are obsessed with their appearance.

C]  (fill in your own answer here)

“Hey, grow up already! I already keep worrying about marrying you off  (when you reach marriageable age)!”

Sounds right, Dave?

Did the kid look like The Terminator?

*sigh* Other people’s children.  Can’t talk to ‘em, can’t punt…

Lucky dog, but unlucky master–who doesn’t own one that looks like Anamika.

Btw who do you reckon would win the Wimbledon men’s? I hope Nadal will be fit enough to meet Federer in one more epic final.

You’re joking right?. That’s just plain twisted.

Ok, you’re French, I understand. But that’s no excuse either.

In the school yard the kids are falling all the time and there are a hundred of them, some stand up immediately and keep playing, others are glued to the ground and wait for mommy.

Well, I am new here and have only read a few blog post discussions. However, I find it very stimulating. Typically, I don’t post much at all.

Anamika, I have to say I think you are right on. Most parents try to do a good job. And of course, we can all look back and wish we had done it better.

Sure we want our children to grow up strong and independent. That is a pretty damn tough order without providing the emotional security they need. I think you are right on in your remarks and my remarks are not meant to be a judgment or criticism.

I sure did a lot of dumb things like listening to my mother who told me not to pick up my son when he was crying. I figured she knew better than me though she had never been a good parent to me. But what did I know about being a mother…nothing. I figured she at least knew more than me. I did not learn until he was grown that an infant or child being picked up when they cry instills trust, a sense of security. They are less fearful if they are trusting and get that basic need met in early childhood.

Just my opinion and remarks from a woman who failed miserably as a parent.

Telling a girl she’s pretty is redundant and wont make you stand out from the rest of the boring old people her parents invited over. Ask her about her dog, dolls, or favorite book and you will be the life of the party. You might spend the rest of the night throwing the ducky and being read to, but that’s hardly a worst case scenario.