Comments on: The Good, The Bad, and The Bratz

By: Eve

Eve — Thu, 10 May 2007 18:56:00 +0000

I'm getting bored of Bratz. What other nasty things can be turned into dolls?

I KNOW. How about lewd construction worker dolls with their asses hanging out, and when you pull their finger, they shout, "NICE TITS!"

We could call them Pigz.

By: radioactive girl

radioactive girl — Thu, 10 May 2007 17:48:00 +0000

I tried to write something similar months ago about it being about the parenting and that these are just toys. People were not happy. I do not buy my kids Bratz dolls, but other people do. I let themplay with them because we have a good relationship and I know that ultimately I need to teach them right and wrong or whatever degree they choose in between myself and not let a toy be what they look to to see what they should be. I still can’t articulate what I mean, but you did and for that I thank you!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 09 May 2007 23:30:00 +0000

I just don’t like the word “slutty”, period. That bothers me more than the Bratz dolls do.

By: Slackermommy

Slackermommy — Wed, 09 May 2007 18:00:00 +0000

My girls have Bratz and Barbies and to them they are just dolls. In fact my girls think the Bratz are ugly. They have never asked to dress like them. I’ve watched them play with them and basically they are mimicking what they see the adults around them do. Which brings me to the point that we can blame dolls and toys for our children dressing like prostitots but it really is their real life adult role models that influence our children the most. They are like sponges and it is so easy to teach them to think how we think and do what we do just by how we live. I have always pointed out how silly girls look in their short shorts and crop tops or that celebrities may dress sexy for the stage or tv but it is not appropriate for real life. If their friends are dressed inappropriately I will comment that it is so sad her mom isn’t teaching her better. Now my girls will ask me if the clothes they choose are appropriate and if they see a prostitot they will point out how ridiculous she looks. No worries if your daughter plays with a Bratz doll or any other sexist toy, she’s already becoming the woman she’s going to be just by watching you.

You do good her bad mother.

By: TB

TB — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:55:00 +0000

At the pediatrician’s office last week I saw a 3 year old dressed like a Bratz doll. It was jaw dropping.

I can see now how hard it is not to be a judgemental parent.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:48:00 +0000

When I began my idealic journey through motherhood, I swore that my children would NEVER have toys that look like whores. It would never, never happen. I would most certainly die on that hill because it is my duty to protect my daughters from such things. Fast forward four years. Emma’s best friend has a million Bratz dolls. Emma knows their names and which ones are “good” and which are “bad.” To this day I have no idea whose qualifications those are. For Christmas, Emma’s maternal birth-aunt and birth-family friend sent her gift cards to Toys ‘R Us. On the drive there, she couldn’t set still. “I know what I want, I know what I want.” she said. She simply glowed with happiness. “What?” I asked. “My very own Bratz doll.” Her happiness was infectious, even if I got a lump in my throat when she said that. In the end, my one attempt at being a “good” mother was to make her pick a Bratz doll that had some sort of substantial outfit. As she floated on her cloud to the register I decided that some battles aren’t worth dying for. She’ll learn more about being a woman from me and living role models than she will from a silly doll, who is rather cute, actually.

By: mom of 6

mom of 6 — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:37:00 +0000

As a mom of six, 3 of them girls, i have to agree with the Bratz are skanks theme but…. I caved in. My 9 year old begged me for anything Bratz and so she got the Race Car Driver (only one we could find that was covered from head to foot) and guess what – was her favorite toy for about a month and now she can’t even find it.

By: Fidget

Fidget — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:14:00 +0000

right now I tell my kids how much we disdain those dolls. they are young enough to believe me. I am dreading that first birthday party where one of their unsuspecting friends presents one of the with a Bratz.. I’ll be holding my breath and snapping a picture.

By: Her Bad Mother

Her Bad Mother — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:45:00 +0000

ModMom – Bingo! It is indeed a ring-stacker thingy (rings long since lost!)

By: ewe are here

ewe are here — Wed, 09 May 2007 11:48:00 +0000

WonderBaby looks so grown up! When did that happen?

As for the Bratz dolls, I cringe whenever I see them being advertised. Totally skanky. I pray neither one of my boys ever brings a girl home who aspires to emulate these...these...plastic pieces of garish hell. Because I'd have to hurt them. Badly.

So. What exactly is that phallic object...?