Every mother wants to empower her daughters with education, self esteem and the knowledge that they can compete in a man's world. We tell them they are not men's playthings, not to be used as a s***n receptical, not to be judged on their looks and sexual attractiveness to men-but then we take them to places like Libby Lu where they are painted, powered and fluffed, given blond wigs, rhinestones, and faux pink leapord print jackets until they look like a pack of tiny tarts that spilled out of Anna Nicoles closet. What are we really tellling them?
There's a new book out called My Pretty Mommie that helps children deal with their mother's coming home after plastic surgery. Kids are getting nose and boob jobs for birthdays and graduation gifts. Kids as young as six are being diagnosed with eating disorders.
What is the motivation behind the mother's who do these things? Is it promoting a healthy self esteem and body awareness in the children?
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