I was very shocked as I read the scenarios in the So Sexy So Soon byLevin and kilborne. I totally agree with the statement that our children are growing up and turning into sex symbols at a very young age. As a teacher I see many examples of this within our school system. I see young girls in second and thrid grade wearing veryshort skirts to school. This is also a major problem within our highschool. However, I know teachers who dress a little flirty to be working at school. I hear songs in which some of the Pre-K and Kindergarten students sing. When I ask where they heard that song, they say my mom and dad listens to it in the car. Another example is when a Kindergarten student discussed that she was going to marry another student and what all they had to do before she got pregnant.
I think that eventhough there are guidelines and age limits in tv. I blame many parents for allowing thier children to watch such stuff on tv. Ibeleive that these sexual messages can damage a child self worth. We have live girls acting as they are 20 , dressing in provockative clothings. I also think that beauty pagnants are somewhat sending the same message to our young girls. I do believe that there is more pressure on the girls than the boys.
As a teacher I want to persuade and show my girls that they all are beautiful just the way they are. They do not have to put on a show for others to like them. I also think that teachers need to help inforce the schools dress code. Also Teachers need to set a great lady like example for the young girls.
I like your point about showing girls that they are beautiful for who they are. So many times you see young girls trying to be someone they are not, just to get attention. I feel it is important to give children positive attention to prevent them from getting it from other people that may be a negative influence on them. Great point!
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