Barbie- I can’t decide if she is point-man for society, or just symbolic. Either way, I don’t like what she represents. That said, my oldest daughter’s kindergarten birthday party included the entire female element of her class (mainly because we “owed,” not because I am an incredible mom) and EVERY ONE brought a Barbie as a gift. She had never had one, and was very polite. They all played very nicely with the dolls and the attendant equipment (all pink) and I didn’t confiscate them after the party but I explained to her my feelings about Barbie. You can’t look at raising children as some sort of social experiment, I think, because you do them a disservice.

Is there such a thing as “off-topic”? Some of the most interesting things I have ever read have been hijacked commentary. Go to town!

I am trying to figure out how to set up a guest blog page for people who have more to say than can fit in a comment.

I never thought I’d see a plasic “Barbie” with a tatoo. The toy makers are going with the trend without thought as to the effect it’ll have upon the children. It’s one thing to have an adult child getting a tatoo, but could you imagine letting your six year old know that she’s to young to get a tatoo. It’s to young to start that argument. :))

By the way thanks for linking Tony’s blog in the above comment. It’s off topic – Just shoot me or scrap the comment! But I commented on your Twitter post it’s nicely done! When you are done reading and commenting on Diane’s go to Tony’s in the above comment and check it out for a great read!