Is there a toy that you think is wrong for little girls?

I dont know. I dont really LIKE the bratz, or barbies, but I would buy them if I had a kid that liked them. Not my favorite, but I dont think they would do any harm. I dont have a little girl so I'm trying to think of what's in those sections, and I can only think of the barbies and bratz. I do think the bratz are soemthing that wouldn't have been around when I was young.

I have two girls, ages 11 and 7. I never have and never will buy Bratz dolls. I tried to avoid toys that played too much on the typical female stereotypes (little girls depicted as the nurses while the little boys were shown as doctors). I do also think that sometimes it isn't the toys themselves but the adults attitudes about them. Like my girls don't care for matchbox cars but they didn't know they were a typical boy's toy. Likewise my second son doesn't know that dolls are usually a girl's toy. I don't usually buy Barbies for any of them either but the ones they have they know are unrealistically proportioned and they also know that certain clothes aren't appropriate because I took the time to teach them that.

At one years old, I don't think she will get any wrong messages from toys. However, when she is old enough to start with the video games, yes, a lot of bad messages though those toys.

Toys that teach materialism and lack of modesty would be my first things to toss out. I have a very well rounded training about appropriate toys, but I got it long after my kids were grown, when I worked for Head Start. I would rather talk about toys that are right, or the questions you need to ask. One question is: Is there more than one way to use this toy? Some things are only what they are. A "TV character" doll or toy is never anything but a "TV character", a generic doll can be anyone. Your baby, your sister, your friend. A kit to build only one structure only builds that one thing, as set of blocks can build anything. Coloring books tell you what to color and presents expectations of coloring skills, like stay in the lines, a piece of paper and lots of colors can become a masterpiece. A kitchen set can be a play house prop, or a restaurant to sell your favorite goodies. I guess I am saying that if a toy is open to creativity, then it is probably a pretty good toy.

It's hard for me to wrap my head around this one, having raised 5 boys. If I think back to thier toys, which required some imagination, lego,kinecs , sports equipment,etc. All of that would be fine for girls. I have heard about Bratz. I don't even like the name. I'm thinking that I would not buy those. A doll that is more "generic" would encourage more imagination I would think.

We have two grandchildren. Our granddaughter just turned 4 and our grandson is 2. We had such a hard time finding good toys that encouraged immagination and growth in a healthy manner. We like the traditional toys and they are hard to find. I think the traditional toys are best for kids. The new ones are too commercialized. It tries to make heros of people that I do not think are worthy of the kids respect.

Yes...the Bratz dolls! I think they send a real bad message to the little girls. Barbie was bad enough changing how little girls wanted to look when they got older, and ended up setting unreachable goals in the image department. The Bratz dolls just encourages them to dress provocatively. I've often heard people saying 'kids aren't the same as they used to be...now they want to grow up so fast.' Duh...with dolls like that they want to get into that kind of dressing and 'look'. Don't know, but I seem to share the same opinion as a lot of Mom's and Grandmas, I would never buy that doll for any kid! I'm sure there's those who think the Bratz line of dolls is cute, but every toy sends a child a message in it's own way, and the Bratz message seems to be the wrong one, imho.

I think those "brat" dolls or whatever they're called. A few days back I read a discussion about them and I agree with it. the term brat over here is seen as a bad thing, spoilt and isn't what I'd want my child doing. But those dolls shouldn't be allowed for older teens by what they wear. Horrible things. ~Joey

I personally think that myself, like many people, have an issue with the bratz dolls. For me, it is disturbing the message those dolls are trying to convey at a very young age. Just a look at the clothes, make up and accessories. Isn't the exposure on TV enough? it is challenging to buy toys for children be it boys or girls. I normally buy educational toys for my little ones. Like Lego (technics are very good), playmobil, leap pad and sports stuff. I try to stay away from electronic games. Educational toys do cost a little bit more but it is the underlying message of creativity, exploring and experimenting the good way that is more important to me. - Lyn

I think the Bratz dolls should be pulled from the shelves. They promote the idea that little girls should dress in promiscuous ways and show a negative portrayal of the female body. Although I don't think barbies are good either atleast they dress like conservative mature adults.

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