27 Weeks 2 Days Old

As a new father of a daughter, things like this article on the sexualization of girls scares me in ways that I have never been scared before.  The article talks about why girls (age 6 and up!) may be more interested in wanting to look sexy.  It mostly blames media outlets, peer pressure and moms.
   Only in the very last paragraph is there any mention at all of fathers and this mostly just states that “more research” needs to be done on the influence of fathers on their children both boys and girls. 

   Really?!! I don’t need more research to know that men are the cause of this problem.  For thousands of years, men have made their expectations of what it means to be sexy known.  Last time I checked, men are still predominantly in positions of power when it comes to advertising, Hollywood and politics!  Moms are struggling against the same expectations that their daughters are.  How are they supposed to be able to make a difference when they’re fighting to feel better about themselves as well?

   I know that I will have a great deal of influence over my daughter in the years to come.  I hope to be able to say and do the right things so she will become an intelligent self-actualized person.  Men caused this mess, men need to accept responsibility for changing it.  “Do not read beauty magazines.  They will only make you feel ugly!” – Baz Luhrman

   On a lighter note, my daughter has been taking her first steps into this crazy world.  (with a little help from her parents)  Check this out from a few weeks ago.

   Already growing up too fast.


As my wife just pointed out, I have already posted this video in a previous entry.  This just goes to show that dads can get momnesia, too.  So here's another video.  Don't want you to get bored of Von Bebe.