tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post705327160024182664..comments2023-10-16T10:56:04.976-05:00Comments on This Ain't New York: Our DaughtersMelanie @ This Ain't New Yorkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17210688612707551402noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-775635714909593112008-05-16T12:00:00.000-05:002008-05-16T12:00:00.000-05:00Amen, Amen, Amen. Not only are we our daughter's ...Amen, Amen, Amen. Not only are we our daughter's best role models, but if we want them to watch movies about good role models how about "Little Women" or " Anne of Green Gables" that demonstrate a true growing up process into beautiful women. <BR/> It's very sad-I have a 9 yr old step daughter who declares that she is too old for dolls and ridicules my biological daughter for wanting to be a good mommy one day. The sad part is that the world's idea of grown up is sexy and irresponsible, and that is what society is pushing our girls toward.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15574801420531173019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-17589820252872985972008-04-22T15:33:00.000-05:002008-04-22T15:33:00.000-05:00Here via Shannon's ... love, love, LOVE this!Here via Shannon's ... love, love, LOVE this!aby914https://www.blogger.com/profile/11539449153680751141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-71128801149295451082008-04-22T13:36:00.000-05:002008-04-22T13:36:00.000-05:00My neice is 8. She wears a bra. She was also rec...My neice is 8. She wears a bra. She was also recently asking her mom when she could start shaving her legs. She's in second grade. SECOND GRADE!!!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09327853756206724940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-47760989877926965812008-04-22T12:29:00.000-05:002008-04-22T12:29:00.000-05:00What a wonderful post! I love the way you empower ...What a wonderful post! I love the way you empower mothers to take action in their family. This really also inspires me to be the active Mom that does things with my daughter instead of just giving her permission to do things. <BR/><BR/>(Thanks for mentioning it Angie)La Familia Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499078691114309445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-27265424328527821142008-04-21T12:32:00.000-05:002008-04-21T12:32:00.000-05:00As the Mother of 3 daughters, 23, 21 & 16, I posit...As the Mother of 3 daughters, 23, 21 & 16, I positively claim that you can raise daughters who are willing to be who God created them to be. It takes work on the Mother's part to say no to trends even when it disappoints your daughters. It also takes work to create a relationship with each daughter; to really listen and be there as a Mom. Your relationship with your daughters will eventually grow into a dear friendship if you are first a Mother. <BR/>Every day, I praise God for the work I see in my daughter's lives... "I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth." 3 John 3<BR/><BR/>Sandra Joseph<BR/>Recognize & Remember<BR/>www.sandrajo.wordpress.comSandra Josephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17599005687672408400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-51605204258367120912008-04-21T08:26:00.000-05:002008-04-21T08:26:00.000-05:00As a mama to FIVE daughters, I thank you for that ...As a mama to FIVE daughters, I thank you for that post! My hubby and I are professional shelter-ers. Translation: we are making it the main focus of our lives to shelter our girls from this world long enough for them to grow up. There will be plenty of time for them to experience the evil's of life (from afar, we hope) when they are much older! Do we get a lot of "flack" from other parents? You bettcha! Do we care? Nope!Michelle @ Sew-Kraftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10290063448223749677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-33102338567181197852008-04-21T00:20:00.000-05:002008-04-21T00:20:00.000-05:00Amazing post. Thank Goodness I don't have a baby g...Amazing post. Thank Goodness I don't have a baby girl (yet)... I have a toddler son ;)<BR/><BR/>/HeatherHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08903613886144214456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-22007277808401602162008-04-20T21:43:00.000-05:002008-04-20T21:43:00.000-05:00I've heard Miley say she loves Jesus. Anyone else?...I've heard Miley say she loves Jesus. Anyone else?Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00057393478776308396noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-84408871045048556442008-04-20T21:28:00.000-05:002008-04-20T21:28:00.000-05:00thank you for this. As a mother of a daughter I fi...thank you for this. As a mother of a daughter I find it hard not to get sucked into this, but we really must. Remember when Barbie was controversial? What has happened?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-17698252335345361082008-04-20T21:14:00.000-05:002008-04-20T21:14:00.000-05:00That is all so so true! I have a 2 year old daugh...That is all so so true! I have a 2 year old daughter and thankfully she has no idea about trashy dolls or hip hop stars, but she likes to help her mama... Thank you for sharing, it was great!Happy Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01807887690118090675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-78491949439339055982008-04-20T21:10:00.000-05:002008-04-20T21:10:00.000-05:00*wiping a tear*It is hard enough to be a woman in ...*wiping a tear*<BR/><BR/>It is hard enough to be a woman in this world, but harder still is to raise a woman of the future. I love that my daughter is pink crazy, loves to dig in the dirt and twirl. I love that she adores nightgowns over pjs and skirts and dresses to pants and shorts. I love that she is a free thinker and leader. And I want her to do whatever makes her heart sing, whether that is dance, or build with wooden blocks, nuts and bolts.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for saying what I have been thinking for so long.~Sheliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10452434203513909008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-1285175658902525262008-04-20T18:57:00.000-05:002008-04-20T18:57:00.000-05:00I long to mother a daughter someday, and I couldn'...I long to mother a daughter someday, and I couldn't agree more with the sentiments here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-65353752533965377062008-04-20T17:11:00.000-05:002008-04-20T17:11:00.000-05:00We just talked to our 9 year old about how she can...We just talked to our 9 year old about how she can't wear a bra yet. Not that she even needs one, for cryin' out loud, but we just want her to be 9 and stop wishing for 13. Isn't that what women struggle with? Wanting to be something else? We don't want to set her up for always wanting to be older, or prettier, or wealthier. We just want her to be about where she is now...especially with Jesus.Natalie Witcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08988758152929370388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-58173368125013943922008-04-20T16:50:00.000-05:002008-04-20T16:50:00.000-05:00I completely agree - I found you from Rocks in my ...I completely agree - <BR/><BR/>I found you from Rocks in my Dryer.Blessedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00029860506890356566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-88262873746622954012008-04-20T15:17:00.000-05:002008-04-20T15:17:00.000-05:00Thank you so much for this post! I have been sayi...Thank you so much for this post! I have been saying this exact thing to my dh and my friends.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03868515498744471463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-2463691540204480522008-04-20T14:21:00.000-05:002008-04-20T14:21:00.000-05:00Oh, YES! This is a big concern for me, and a tough...Oh, YES! This is a big concern for me, and a tough area in which to be counter cultural. I really didn't think I'd be risking my daughter at 6 instead of 16. Lord, have mercy.elaine@bloginmyeyehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08631130962694546603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-43092974417553225042008-04-20T13:02:00.000-05:002008-04-20T13:02:00.000-05:00Oh, this is perfect. Thank you!Oh, this is perfect. Thank you!Jeanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03690707658312607097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-8204909107287842962008-04-20T12:59:00.000-05:002008-04-20T12:59:00.000-05:00I just followed the link from Rocks in my Dryer an...I just followed the link from Rocks in my Dryer and just want to add my "Amen!". My daughter is only 18 months, but the marketing of the characters has already begun. It's nearly impossible to buy a sippy cup without a cartoon character on it. We're also boycotting the "princesses". :-)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10255588378022247619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-6183768406639229962008-04-20T12:36:00.000-05:002008-04-20T12:36:00.000-05:00Oh My Word! I was just saying to DH today that I c...Oh My Word! I was just saying to DH today that I cannot imagine why mothers let their 6 and unders watch Hannah Montana. It's not that she's evil, but good heavens, let's let the little ones stay LITTLE and not worry about boys and clothes etcetera! Thank you for your timely post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-35196377594523118002008-04-20T11:35:00.000-05:002008-04-20T11:35:00.000-05:00This was an amazing post. I found your blog from R...This was an amazing post. I found your blog from Rocks in my Dryer and will be back. My four-year-old knows who Hannah Montana is and we don't even have cable.Mrs.Naz@BecomingMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05425021902893463197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-83012251450146411122008-04-20T06:08:00.000-05:002008-04-20T06:08:00.000-05:00Fantastic! You are so right. This hit the nail o...Fantastic! You are so right. This hit the nail on the head. I have been so uncomfortable with my daughter watching any of these shows, and I couldn't really put my finger on why...they SEEM innocent enough, right? But why can't she just enjoy playing with her doll house, and her stuffed animals a little more. She doesn't need to grow up any faster than she already is. THANK YOU for the reminder!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-49014726823990461042008-04-20T05:39:00.000-05:002008-04-20T05:39:00.000-05:00I have a daughter. A real little girly girl. She...I have a daughter. A real little girly girl. She's just turned 5 but already knows that Bratz are banned in our house. Her clothes are always pretty and fashionable, but they're also modest...frilly, ribbony, full skirted and laced. I plan on keeping it that way. She's way too precious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-65597483925932766302008-04-20T00:33:00.000-05:002008-04-20T00:33:00.000-05:00Well said!!!!Someone gave my child either a Bratz ...Well said!!!!<BR/><BR/>Someone gave my child either a Bratz or Diva Starz doll wearing THONG underwear. It went promptly in the trash.The (Almost) Amazing Mammarinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012729312630511289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-86934621575165868592008-04-19T23:53:00.000-05:002008-04-19T23:53:00.000-05:00AMEN!!!!AMEN!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30016058.post-87003499962559488222008-04-19T23:38:00.000-05:002008-04-19T23:38:00.000-05:00That was fan.tas.tic., Melanie!My favorite line......That was fan.tas.tic., Melanie!<BR/><BR/>My favorite line..."Young girls all over this country are cruising down a path of destruction and their mothers are driving them there in their minivans."Grafted Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13234492249971474897noreply@blogger.com