For those of you who don't know, I am a therapist who works with kids, adolescents, and families. I'm finishing up my licensure as a Marriage & Family Therapist--hopefully within the next 9 months or so. I know what you are wondering...how do nipples fit in?
Well, in my office I have a lot of toys. Most of the toys have been passed down or collected by others and are in my office. I have a drawer FULL of barbie dolls. One day last week one of my little girl clients wanted to play with the barbies and, of course, undress & redress them. That's when I noticed it. One of the barbies had NIPPLES!!!!! WHAT!!! I mean, I think barbies are horrible enough--completely mysoginistic...although I totally love playing with them and will probably allow Olivia to play with them...but not without some serious feminist dialogue first. BUT NIPPLES!! That is absolutely outrageous. I tried to tell if the barbie was older or new, but couldn't. Maybe I'm just out of date with my barbie playing, and this is the latest thing, but I was outraged. I'm going to throw the barbie away.
6 comments:
hee hee. I love it that you will prep barbie play dates with feminist dialogue. so awesome.
I don't think I've ever seen nipples on a barbie! That's crazy!! Too much anatomy!
It's so amazing how resilient those little bodies are. Sorry you had to witness such a scary thing, but I'm glad she's ok!
Oops, I left my above comment on the wrong post! Anyway, I'm in awe about the nipples?? REALLY? Very disturbing.
REALLY? Wow, I don't remember that at all! What's next?!? (I won't even elaborate on that!)
I'd throw it away, too!
OMG! Seriously!?!? I feel exactly the same way you do about Barbie, but if they have nipples now, I may have to rethink my little Emma getting the coveted doll for her birthday. I mean, c'mon!
Incidentally, I'm thinking about getting a grad. degree in counseling myself. Could I ask you some questions about your job via email? (dnforlano@hotmail.com)
Thanks!
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