This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote

  • ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca
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    15 hours ago

    Sent this to a D1

    said “dolls are for pretend play, I would hate to be reminded of my problems when I try to find an escape”

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      12 hours ago

      It’s a love hate situation. For a lot of children, they will use play to process and understand things. E.g. “Helping” a Barbie with the problems helps them understand why their brother gets special treatment.

      I’ve seen my daughter playing “classroom” with her teddies. It helps her understand better how school works, and what would be acceptable or not.