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[Ladybug724]

Toys are just for fun and a form of escapism for kids. Do we really have to do this? I know of no girls when I was growing up who thought Barbie was supposed to represent in reality who we were. Come on!! It's a toy for the love of pete

[pigletsmom]

I think they should all be entitled to their own names.

[Cakers3]

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

Toys are just for fun and a form of escapism for kids. Do we really have to do this? I know of no girls when I was growing up who thought Barbie was supposed to represent in reality who we were. Come on!! It's a toy for the love of pete

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@Ladybug724   No, I didn't think my doll represented reality-because it was a doll, correct. 

However, little girls (or boys) with cancer, or missing a limb, or in a wheelchair, or had a skin condition-these things were hidden away.  It was not the norm to see little girls (or boys) back then on TV, in media (limited as it was back then) or in other public venues.

Today we have expanded to include children of all backgrounds and appearance; we are not all one color with all limbs functioning, etc.

Why should this be so upsetting to you?

You may not have grown up with diverse children but those of us who did, get it.

I'm sorry you don't.

[AuntG]

@Cakers3 call them Real World Barbies. I don't object to any of them, but I'd still buy the princess kind (since princesses are getting a raw deal nowdays).  It's mean, but I had to laugh at the overweight Barbie and Ken that someone put out here. Almost too realistic.

[Cakers3]

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@AuntG wrote:

@Cakers3 call them Real World Barbies. I don't object to any of them, but I'd still buy the princess kind (since princesses are getting a raw deal nowdays).  It's mean, but I had to laugh at the overweight Barbie and Ken that someone put out here. Almost too realistic.

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@AuntG   I mentioned the "curvy" Barbie upthread.  I saw her at Wal-Mart last year along with Barbie in the wheelchair, with artificial leg, and with vertiligo.

Barbie isn't just about body differences today; Barbie is also presented in various occupations, including dressed as a judge (probably after RBG).  Scientist, astronaut, even a farmer-whatever she can be, there seems to be a Barbie.

I think that pic of overweight Barbie and Ken was not real.

There are Barbie and Ken knock-off dolls that are overweight but not made by Mattel.

The princess dolls are fine; if it's what a little girl (or boy) wants then it's good to be able to still buy them.  I don't think they will ever disappear from the line.

[silkyk]

Barbie...Bratz and don't forget Monster High.Lots of "new" there!

[Ladybug724]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

Toys are just for fun and a form of escapism for kids. Do we really have to do this? I know of no girls when I was growing up who thought Barbie was supposed to represent in reality who we were. Come on!! It's a toy for the love of pete

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@Ladybug724   No, I didn't think my doll represented reality-because it was a doll, correct. 

However, little girls (or boys) with cancer, or missing a limb, or in a wheelchair, or had a skin condition-these things were hidden away.  It was not the norm to see little girls (or boys) back then on TV, in media (limited as it was back then) or in other public venues.

Today we have expanded to include children of all backgrounds and appearance; we are not all one color with all limbs functioning, etc.

Why should this be so upsetting to you?

You may not have grown up with diverse children but those of us who did, get it.

I'm sorry you don't.

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When I read your reply I felt bad for what I wrote. You have a great point and I realize my post sounded mean-spirited and I'm not a mean spirited person, I sincerely apologize. What you said is true and like I always teach my children, if you say something you feel bad about then always apologize so that is what I'm doing. 

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[bathina]

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

Toys are just for fun and a form of escapism for kids. Do we really have to do this? I know of no girls when I was growing up who thought Barbie was supposed to represent in reality who we were. Come on!! It's a toy for the love of pete

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@Ladybug724   No, I didn't think my doll represented reality-because it was a doll, correct. 

However, little girls (or boys) with cancer, or missing a limb, or in a wheelchair, or had a skin condition-these things were hidden away.  It was not the norm to see little girls (or boys) back then on TV, in media (limited as it was back then) or in other public venues.

Today we have expanded to include children of all backgrounds and appearance; we are not all one color with all limbs functioning, etc.

Why should this be so upsetting to you?

You may not have grown up with diverse children but those of us who did, get it.

I'm sorry you don't.

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When I read your reply I felt bad for what I wrote. You have a great point and I realize my post sounded mean-spirited and I'm not a mean spirited person, I sincerely apologize. What you said is true and like I always teach my children, if you say something you feel bad about then always apologize so that is what I'm doing. 

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You win post of the year in my humble opinion.

Gives me hope for humanity in what has started as a hopeless kind of day. 💝

[Cakers3]

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

Toys are just for fun and a form of escapism for kids. Do we really have to do this? I know of no girls when I was growing up who thought Barbie was supposed to represent in reality who we were. Come on!! It's a toy for the love of pete

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@Ladybug724   No, I didn't think my doll represented reality-because it was a doll, correct. 

However, little girls (or boys) with cancer, or missing a limb, or in a wheelchair, or had a skin condition-these things were hidden away.  It was not the norm to see little girls (or boys) back then on TV, in media (limited as it was back then) or in other public venues.

Today we have expanded to include children of all backgrounds and appearance; we are not all one color with all limbs functioning, etc.

Why should this be so upsetting to you?

You may not have grown up with diverse children but those of us who did, get it.

I'm sorry you don't.

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When I read your reply I felt bad for what I wrote. You have a great point and I realize my post sounded mean-spirited and I'm not a mean spirited person, I sincerely apologize. What you said is true and like I always teach my children, if you say something you feel bad about then always apologize so that is what I'm doing. 

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@Ladybug724   And my apology for sounding harsh. 

It's all good.

[Ladybug724]

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

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@Cakers3 wrote:

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@Ladybug724 wrote:

Toys are just for fun and a form of escapism for kids. Do we really have to do this? I know of no girls when I was growing up who thought Barbie was supposed to represent in reality who we were. Come on!! It's a toy for the love of pete

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@Ladybug724   No, I didn't think my doll represented reality-because it was a doll, correct. 

However, little girls (or boys) with cancer, or missing a limb, or in a wheelchair, or had a skin condition-these things were hidden away.  It was not the norm to see little girls (or boys) back then on TV, in media (limited as it was back then) or in other public venues.

Today we have expanded to include children of all backgrounds and appearance; we are not all one color with all limbs functioning, etc.

Why should this be so upsetting to you?

You may not have grown up with diverse children but those of us who did, get it.

I'm sorry you don't.

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When I read your reply I felt bad for what I wrote. You have a great point and I realize my post sounded mean-spirited and I'm not a mean spirited person, I sincerely apologize. What you said is true and like I always teach my children, if you say something you feel bad about then always apologize so that is what I'm doing. 

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@Ladybug724   And my apology for sounding harsh. 

It's all good.

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Oh how sweet! Thank you!