American Girl describes their purpose on their website as
Each year parents pump millions of dollars into buying dolls and accessories for their young daughters to play with, so maybe they should take a look at what their money is supporting.
The company recently published a book called Body Image: How to love yourself, live to the fullest and celebrate all kinds of bodies, which pushes gender transition (so much for "bringing out the joy of girlhood") targeted at girls between 3 and 12[1] -- even offering advice on how to do so behind their parent's back.
The book recommends that girls take puberty blockers until they can decide which gender they are and even says
Meanwhile the same book recommends talking to your parents first before deciding to shave your arm pits.
Wanna shave your pits? Talk to your parents.
Wanna take puberty blockers? Here are ways to do so without telling your parents.
As one critic observed,
The message that a girl can be born into the wrong body and therefore requires surgery and drugs in order to "be herself" flies directly in the face of their message of body acceptance.
So much for the oft repeated dismissive claim that nobody is trying to indoctrinate young children. This is not something being marketed to teens.
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American Girl blasted for Body Image guidebook pushing puberty blockers for kids
Shall we all hold our collective breaths waiting for the NYT or WaPo's coverage? Maybe if there is a big enough stink.
1. One source said it was being marketed toward 8 to 11 year olds -- still prepubescent girls being told to seek puberty blockers from their doctors if they experience any discomfort with their bodies (and being informed how to do so in secret).
Bringing out the joy of girlhood is at the heart of everything we do. Through adventurous stories and imaginative play, we give girls the chance to discover who they are—and who they’re meant to be.
Each year parents pump millions of dollars into buying dolls and accessories for their young daughters to play with, so maybe they should take a look at what their money is supporting.
The company recently published a book called Body Image: How to love yourself, live to the fullest and celebrate all kinds of bodies, which pushes gender transition (so much for "bringing out the joy of girlhood") targeted at girls between 3 and 12[1] -- even offering advice on how to do so behind their parent's back.
Also called "A Smart Girl’s Guide: Body Image"
Also called "A Smart Girl’s Guide: Body Image"
The book recommends that girls take puberty blockers until they can decide which gender they are and even says
"If you don’t have an adult you trust, there are organizations across the country that can help you. Turn to the resources on page 95 for more information."
Meanwhile the same book recommends talking to your parents first before deciding to shave your arm pits.
"Removing hair is a very personal choice and you should only do it if it feels right for your body (and after talking to a parent)"
Wanna shave your pits? Talk to your parents.
Wanna take puberty blockers? Here are ways to do so without telling your parents.
As one critic observed,
This is not how to love yourself or “live to the fullest,” but how to make contact with strangers who will help you permanently disfigure yourself.
The message that a girl can be born into the wrong body and therefore requires surgery and drugs in order to "be herself" flies directly in the face of their message of body acceptance.
So much for the oft repeated dismissive claim that nobody is trying to indoctrinate young children. This is not something being marketed to teens.
American Girl angers parents with book teaching kids about gender expression
'Your new book is disgusting - it's child abuse': Parents flood American Girls Doll Facebook page with complaints over new book telling girls to seek puberty blockers without telling parents - as Mattel refuses to apologize
American Girl blasted for Body Image guidebook pushing puberty blockers for kids
Shall we all hold our collective breaths waiting for the NYT or WaPo's coverage? Maybe if there is a big enough stink.
1. One source said it was being marketed toward 8 to 11 year olds -- still prepubescent girls being told to seek puberty blockers from their doctors if they experience any discomfort with their bodies (and being informed how to do so in secret).
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