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Originally Posted by mrssabes  Wow, sorry for some of the harsh responses from other posters. I took your post as that you're a proud parent of a gorgeous Yorkie and wanted to start a friendly discussion about expectations and standards. I'm sure your fur baby feels your love and affection when you "primp" her. (And yes, I believe Yorkies can feel pride: just look at the way they trot!<g>)
I work for a performing arts center and I love it when parents dress up their little girls in party dresses and princess crowns when coming to our shows. (And the boys in little shirts and ties, although I'd LOVE to see a boy come in with a crown some day!<g>) I really don't see it as reinforcing gender stereotypes or creating body issue images. Instead, I see it as parents creating special moments with their kids.
While I brush and comb Fabian before taking him out, I also post photos of him on Instagram after getting wet and dirty playing in the grass. I love both sides of him. |
I have been involved with several arts productions and enjoy the special moments for kids and parents. When parents do all those things for their kids enjoyment it works out well. I date myself a little when I refer to the Barbie effect in that during the emergence of the feminist movement in the 60s when everyone was sure that all eating disorders for girls were because every girl wanted to be Barbie - or Twiggy. We know it's a lot more complex than that now.
One time we were out and our little girly pup was wearing her lime green harness and someone referred to her as a boy. Well, I AM reconsidering lime green. lol