Why Our Daughters Are Becoming Sexy Too Soon

I so agree with this article. When I am shopping for my niece, I am appalled at some of the items I see. Only to turn around and see live and in living color a little girl dressed like the advertisment. I purchased a swimsuit for my 10 year old niece. I immediately told her a one piece, before she even thought about a bikini. You can even find it in the pajamas. Hello Kitty? What is that about? Oh well, glad I have a son.

American girls are increasingly being fed a steady diet of products and images that pressure them to be sexy. From clothing to cartoons, choreography to commercials, the emphasis on sexuality undercuts parents’ efforts to instill purity in their daughters.

The American Psychological Association (APA) warns that this sexualization of girls is harmful to their self-image and healthy development. “[Girls are] experiencing teen pressures at younger and younger ages. However, they are not able to deal with these issues because their cognitive development is out of sync with their social, emotional and sexual development,” the APA reported.

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