Consuming Kids: The Commercialization of Childhood
Growing up Slowly in a Too-Fast World…
We are clinging to our children. We want them to grow up slowly… We’re keeping them away from negative influences like popular music, television, kid-marketed movies, commercials, the Mall, kid-stores, and the list goes on. That’s right, our family doesn’t go to the Mall. We are choosing to stand…
Culture in a Car
It happened fast. Before I knew it I was yelling at an old man in the parking lot. I don’t make a habit of such behavior. This was a typical sunny day in mid-winter and we’d just spent the better part of the morning in the library children’s section…
The REAL World.
I’ve lived through the condescension. I’ve had the narrowed glares and raised eyebrows fired my way more times than I could ever count. And just when I thought I couldn’t bear being asked the same question any more, it’s shot at me again: “So, honestly, how are you preparing…
Gender-Phobia and Toys
Hi, I’m a girl’s toy. People get annoyed with me, saying I encourage all things ‘feminine’ – playing with dolls, inventing cute social situations, dressing up, and of course, just enjoying the act of admiring how ‘pretty’ I am. Hi, I’m a boy’s toy. People get annoyed with me, saying I…
The Stranger in my Living Room – The Better Mom feature
The Stranger in my Living Room came into our house by routine. He wasn’t ever invited, but he just seemed to always be there. It was a way of life – I was used to it. I didn’t really like him or trust him, but I was afraid to…
Dare to Let Them Grow up Slow.
Children are growing too fast, period. For a while, it was something to scoff at or roll our eyes about. It seemed pretty innocent at first, with a few brand name companies offering children’s lines. But there’s more to the story. Kids growing up fast is really about the…
Age.
(This post was written for Five Minute Friday over at The Gypsy Mom with the inspiration word “older”) When I think of getting older, I think ‘aging’. The word makes it sound more graceful, more welcome. Age is inevitable. It is one of the true God-ordained constants. I age,…
Videos from NBC – My Kid Would Never Bully – Very clever and revealing
Thank you to NBC for the videos. Think Media Project does not endorse any of the products advertised within the video embedding. “Mean Girls” – how would your daughter react? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Strong Girls make the Difference: Visit msnbc.com…
Media Awareness/Bullying Videos Parents Should See
VIDEO GAME AWARENESS:PSA from Media Wise – “I Like Chatting to my Friends” PSA – let’s get Media OUT of the bedrooms. Powerful Anti-Cyber Bullying PSA by ChildNet International Inspiring Anti-Bullying Video from Family: “Internet Safety for Preteens”