I think these are just reflective of a self centered society in general. Television is the driving force along with high pressure advertising where kids feel cheated if they don't have one. The parents ultimately have the control over what examples they set their children. So to a child, if barbie dresses like that and mummy and daddy buy it for me, then that must be ok. The disturbing thing is that some parents wouldn't be bothered. I have heard women arguing with their daughters about wearing skirts too short while they themselves are dressed that way. They will say your too young. To a child that means it will be ok when I am older. My wife talked about about a 14 year old girl wearing a very short dress in a derogatory way. She actually said look at her, shes asking for trouble. This led to a debate between us about rape. She argued that a girl should be able to dress as she wishes and that can in no way be held accountable for a sex attack on her. I reminded her what she had said about the girl with the short dress and the debate came to an abrupt halt. So, at risk of being lambasted by the female blurters, I think that parents ,especially the mothers, need to sort out their own minds before passing it on to their kids. If its wrong then you shouldn't buy them these dolls and stick to your guns. But ,if you think its harmless fun, then consider this when your daughter is dressing in the same way. You wont have a leg to stand on. :)
