So, about Barbie... - Page 3

[ThoughtFullMama]

Originally Posted by Ammaarah

I'd file this one under "battles not to pick" and move on.

I think, since it's important to YOU, it's worth fighting for. We all have our standards and values, and this is one of YOURS, so I'm not going to tell you it's not worth dealing with.

That being said, for a long time I was against Pokemon. But DS loves them. His friends love them. The cards have helped him learn to read, and develop social skills like bargaining and trading and sharing.

I still dislike Pokemon cards. I think they're dumb. But you know what? When I play with the cards with DS, he is so happy I have my own deck, even.

He doesn't play with them a lot, and for him they are more of a social currency than anything else. So I let it go. I wish I could have found a way to not let him have them and still feel included when his friends play with them, but I couldn't.

I'm not saying to let it go. I'm just sharing my experience. I wish you good luck!

Also, I'm sorry some of the replies that you are getting aren't very kind or respectful. I want you to know that I support you completely. If we don't raise these kinds of issues, consumerism directed towards our children will never change

[edensmama]

Shortly after I read this post the kids and I went to visit my aunt. After a while she brings some toys up out of the basement for the kids to play with, and low and behold it's Barbies with this HUGE barbie camper thing. Instantly my dd and 2 yo ds start diving into the Barbie pile. I was very proud b/c dd looked at each Barbie and ended up pushing the dolls to the side and played with the camper and the stuffed animals. She would rather play with other things than Barbie when given the choice.

Like I said, explain to your child the reasons you don't like BArbie and eventually she will realize it herself.

[DaughterOfKali]

So, have you decided to write a letter or speak with the director? Honestly, I don't think they are going to get rid of the dolls for just one family.

Maybe you can offer to donate some dolls that you think are acceptable to replace the Barbies.