I just heard this week via my television set, that Abercrombie and Fitch is marketing a push-up bikini top for seven year olds. If you are a friend of mine on Facebook, you have already heard my tirade. However, if you are not, or even if you are, I feel the need to elaborate.
You, the parent, have all of the power when it comes to purchasing items for your child. Yes, your child may pressure you, especially when they are teenagers. But remember way back when I taught you that "no means no"? Well this is one of those times to stick to your guns. You have the power of the purse and not only can you say no to your child, you MUST say no to manufacturers who think you have no sense.
Our children are growing up much too fast as it is. The hormones being injected into our foods are causing our childrens' little bodies to mature way too soon. The last thing we need to do is to perpetuate the idea that being grown up needs to begin at age seven. Please be aware of what advertising is doing. Be smart, be firm, and be powerful. Your money talks. Make sure it is saying, "NO".
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