What do you mean Barbie is not a role model?

My former colleague and friend, Angela Semingson, currently living in Florida, makes a very good point about Barbie and the sort of role model she is for girls. I never really thought of it this way. Here is Angela's message:

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Leave it to me to argue, but what do you mean Barbie is not a role model??? She is an astronaut, princess, rodeo queen, mermaid, ski instructor, Miss Plastic America, a business woman, nurse, mother, teacher and the list goes on! Granted, she may not be a true blonde, and her breast size is rediculous for her body size..but she can be the example to young women everywhere that you can do anything you want to do with your life. Be like Barbie! Embrace the pink!

Angela
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She would have posted this herself but my blog was previously restricted and you had to be a member to post a comment. I have removed that restriction and anyone can post as part of the conversation. So if you have something to add about Barbie and pinkness, I'd love to hear it!

Thanks for your valuable comments, Angela. And I am glad hurricane season is over so I can stop worrying about you!

Wendy