Sometimes I worry about the media and its effect on children, particularly girls. The other day Alyssa and I were in Target together, and she was drawn to a colorful display for diet pills (I forget the brand — SlimQuick maybe?). You know, having bright colors, whimsical designs and dry-humored, sentimental illustrations doesn’t make the crime of shoving body and self-esteem issues at children any more acceptable.

That reminds me of Dove. The same company that paid to have its plus-size models airbrushed and slimmed down turns right around and hosts “self esteem” workshops for women. Seriously? Are you kidding me!!?

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