Personally, I like the "Big and Beautiful" ads in some fashion magazine, enabling plus-sized women to view themselves as attractive. How we present ourselves in public is a reflection of how we feel about ourselves.
I'm a bit overweight and my BMI is a bit higher than it should be, but I'm pretty fit and look fairly good in well-fitted, age-appropriate clothes.
Frankly, anyone can be attractive in well-fitted, age-appropriate, flattering clothes and good grooming. I think it's important that we parents teach this principle to our daughters and help deflect the effects of the onslaught of mixed messages in media.
I think girls who are raised with a healthy sense of self esteem out grow Bratz and Barbie in all due time.
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Personally, I like the "Big and Beautiful" ads in some fashion magazine, enabling plus-sized women to view themselves as attractive. How we present ourselves in public is a reflection of how we feel about ourselves.
I'm a bit overweight and my BMI is a bit higher than it should be, but I'm pretty fit and look fairly good in well-fitted, age-appropriate clothes.
Frankly, anyone can be attractive in well-fitted, age-appropriate, flattering clothes and good grooming. I think it's important that we parents teach this principle to our daughters and help deflect the effects of the onslaught of mixed messages in media.
I think girls who are raised with a healthy sense of self esteem out grow Bratz and Barbie in all due time.
P.S. I love The Onion!
June 9, 2009 - 5:32pmThis Comment
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