Sexual Images of Children in the Media: Promoting Pedophilia?

Medusa · 06-10-2010, 09:47 AM

So I was cruising the internet for creepy pictures to post in people's profiles and came across this image:

Needless to say, Im a little....A LOT....creeped out by this.

I started thinking about ALL of the images and ways that children are sexualized in the media, in pop music, and through toys and wanted a place to talk about it so we could all recognize it a little better.

My baby sis was 9 when she asked for her first Bratz doll. I was not amused by them. Any others?

I wonder why our society rages against pedophilia but so easily embraces the sexualization of children?

T D · 06-10-2010, 09:51 AM

Is it just me or does that appear to be a more "grown up" hand in the photo?? I find this very creepy personally. I can't even tell what this ad is for.

Abigail Crabby · 06-10-2010, 09:53 AM

This type of media campaign totally creeps me out.

Why do they feed pedophiles these kind of images?

Medusa · 06-10-2010, 09:57 AM

Sachita · 06-10-2010, 09:57 AM

Totally big time fucked up. The fact that they used a child and the word sexy should be illegal. Someone should file a law suit. If someone hasnt already lets do it.

kassykit · 06-10-2010, 09:58 AM

all i can say to that is .... wow O_O

PinkieLee · 06-10-2010, 10:08 AM

I was flipping through the channels the other night, and saw a part of Toddlers & Tiaras (the reality show about baby pagents ~ think JonBenet Ramsey). It's hard to believe that they have swimsuit events, dress these LITTLE girls up like 20 year old models, and teach them to be flirty with the winking, blowing kisses & shaking their butts. I can't even imagine the self esteem & body image issues these kids are gonna deal with later on down the line. Not to mention, giving pedophiles a "legal" way to have access to these children.

A little while back, there was a lot of debate about a group of 7 year old girls at a dance competition, dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies", and even got attention from the ladies on the View.

Medusa · 06-10-2010, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by PinkieLee

I was flipping through the channels the other night, and saw a part of Toddlers & Tiaras (the reality show about baby pagents ~ think JonBenet Ramsey). It's hard to believe that they have swimsuit events, dress these LITTLE girls up like 20 year old models, and teach them to be flirty with the winking, blowing kisses & shaking their butts. I can't even imagine the self esteem & body image issues these kids are gonna deal with later on down the line. Not to mention, giving pedophiles a "legal" way to have access to these children.

A little while back, there was a lot of debate about a group of 7 year old girls at a dance competition, dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies", and even got attention from the ladies on the View.

GIRL, we had MEGA debates about this at my job!!!!!

Medusa · 06-10-2010, 10:09 AM

O.M.G.

suebee · 06-10-2010, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

I was flipping through the channels the other night, and saw a part of Toddlers & Tiaras (the reality show about baby pagents ~ think JonBenet Ramsey). It's hard to believe that they have swimsuit events, dress these LITTLE girls up like 20 year old models, and teach them to be flirty with the winking, blowing kisses & shaking their butts. I can't even imagine the self esteem & body image issues these kids are gonna deal with later on down the line. Not to mention, giving pedophiles a "legal" way to have access to these children.

A little while back, there was a lot of debate about a group of 7 year old girls at a dance competition, dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies", and even got attention from the ladies on the View.

.....and their parents LET THEM go on stage like this.

Sorry folks, this thread is too creepy for me. Think I'll just go and watch a zombie or vampire movie. At least then I know what's real and what's not.

JustJo · 06-10-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by cybersuebee

.....and their parents LET THEM go on stage like this.

Not only let them, but cheered and clapped.... I truly don't understand.

Lady Pamela · 06-10-2010, 12:59 PM

This thread actually made me a lil nausious. But it is a much needed one to get the word out.

I had a friend's daughter pass a few years ago.
My grandaughter's best friend and play mate.
My grandaughter wasn't there this day but usually was.

Desiny Nortan

She wasn't exploited but due to the exposer they read about in the guys diary....This type of thing played into it.

Here is her story:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destiny..._disappearance

I believe we should start a huge petition against this and start spreading it everywhere. Get ACLU invovled as well.

Though this case was directly related to her, I believe the exposer promtes to all children. In my opinion.

JonBenet Ramsey

http://www.trutv.com/library/crime/n...y/index_1.html

These are just 2 example out of many..I agree...something needs to be done.

chefhottie25 · 06-11-2010, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PinkieLee

I was flipping through the channels the other night, and saw a part of Toddlers & Tiaras (the reality show about baby pagents ~ think JonBenet Ramsey). It's hard to believe that they have swimsuit events, dress these LITTLE girls up like 20 year old models, and teach them to be flirty with the winking, blowing kisses & shaking their butts. I can't even imagine the self esteem & body image issues these kids are gonna deal with later on down the line. Not to mention, giving pedophiles a "legal" way to have access to these children.

A little while back, there was a lot of debate about a group of 7 year old girls at a dance competition, dancing to Beyonce's "Single Ladies", and even got attention from the ladies on the View.

I have accidentally found this show too. I disturbed me to say the least. I couldn't believe that the girl's parent actually support and encourage their daughters to compete in these competitions.

Enchantress · 06-14-2010, 10:44 AM

A relevant read:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/ma...WT.mc_ev=click

Soon · 06-14-2010, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Enchantress

A relevant read:

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/13/ma...WT.mc_ev=click

Great article--thanks, Enchantress.

I found this part really interesting (and sad):

In his book, “The Triple Bind: Saving Our Teenage Girls From Today’s Pressures,” Stephen Hinshaw, chairman of the psychology department at the University of California, Berkeley, explains that sexualizing little girls — whether through images, music or play — actually undermines healthy sexuality rather than promoting it. Those bootylicious grade-schoolers in the dance troupe presumably don’t understand the meaning of their motions (and thank goodness for it), but, precisely because of that, they don’t connect — and may never learn to connect — sexy attitude to erotic feelings.

Enchantress · 06-14-2010, 10:55 AM

“By the time they are teenagers,” she said, “the girls I talk to respond to questions about how their bodies feel — questions about sexuality or desire — by talking about how their bodies look. They will say something like, ‘I felt like I looked good.’ Looking good is not a feeling.”

And yet another reason (link to) that eating disorders are so prevalent. Not to mention body dysphoria. It all starts so very young...

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