All the articles we have read so far seem to be focusing on how the Disney princesses are affecting young girl’s attitudes, morals, and when these authors talk about effects on children physically I feel like they are solely looking at girls wanting to be prettier or have the hair, everything besides their weight. Of everything to be gained subconsciously from these princesses, if anything, I would consider body image to be the biggest concern; especially with the social world today. Though it may have an effect on these kid’s attitudes, etc. I definitely think a large part of that comes from how parents raise their children and what they’re taught growing up. However, some of the stuff shown in Disney movies can affect them while they don’t even realize it-like body image. I never really noticed it when I was little, but as I started getting older I started recognizing how teeny tiny these princesses are; and with the social standards where they are today, I would think it would have more effect than ever. Parents who loved Disney and all that kind of stuff when they were kids say that they never really started noticing until they themselves became parents; that’s when they started getting really cautious about it. I’m not a parent, but my sister had a baby about two years ago and I watch her a lot when I’m home for the summer. Since I’ve started watching her, I’ve realized stuff, like the way body image is portrayed, increasingly more often. Bringing kids up to be more confident about their bodies should take more of the focus than the rest of the impact princesses may have on them.
I think your article shows a good point about body image, but if younger children dont learn that being pretty means that you need to have a certain size waist from a disney movie. And that being healthy doesn't mean you need to be a certain weight, but instead eating right and exercising is what is important. Which all is taught by the parents. This subject of how parents are setting a good example and talking with their children are definetely going to have more effect than a disney movie.
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