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"Tanith Carey swims against the tide in this brilliant "how to" book. She is not a lone voice - it's time we as parents stood up to the esteem-robbing barrage our daughters face. As a parent of three daughters I encourage all Mum's AND Dads to read this book." Carrie Grant, TV Presenter "Well-researched and sensitively written, this is both an important book - and a very useful tool for parents." Dr Linda Papadopoulos, author of Home Office Review on the Sexualization of Girls
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'Well-researched and sensitively written, this is both an important book and a very useful tool for parents.' Dr Linda Papadopoulos, author of Home Office Review on the Sexualization of Girls Padded bras for seven-year-olds, dolls dressed in high heels, and pole dancing kits for kids. From every angle our daughters are being bombarded by messages about looks and sexuality they are too young to understand. Even primary school girls feel pressured to conform to a thin, sexy ideal, leading to self-destructive behaviour, ranging from eating disorders and self-harm to anxiety and low self-esteem. But while girls are fast-tracked through childhood, parents are being drowned out by the internet, retailers, the media, and peer pressure. And even though a furious debate is raging about why it's happening and who's to blame, so far there has been no practical help for parents on how to fight back against the Lolita Effect. Now parenting author Tanith Carey, herself the mother of two young girls, has written the first hands-on guide for parents which will show you how to: Screen out damaging messages about body image and sex from the internet and media Build your daughter's self-esteem so she is strong enough to deal with the pressure to behave older than her years Say the right things at the right time so she is inoculated against the worst influences of the X-rated society. Packed full of insights, experts tips and real experiences, Where Has My Little Girl Gone? is an essential and timely guide to safeguarding your daughter's childhood so she can grow into the healthy, confident woman she deserves to be.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is much more than just a book about protecting girls from growing too fast. It's a must-read for any mum or dad looking to raise happy and confident daughters.
I loved the fact that Tanith Carey offers not only a detailed analysis of the problem and its underlying casuses but also a practical guide that every parent can use on a day-to-day basis. The book is packed with tips on how to guide girls through the formative 'tween' years covering subjects from school politics, to friendships and self-understanding. Tanith has done an amazing job of collecting vast amounts of information from parenting specialsits, psychologists and researchers to help understand the problem and its impact on our daughters.
Some of the facts are shocking, for example the reasoning of young girls to undergo plastic surgery procedures. But it just underlies the severity of the problem and the fact that we as parents can not afford to ignore it.
I found the book empowering especially in the part where it shows what every parent can do to stop marketers, media and companies from sending the wrong messages to our children. Padded bras for seven year olds? Pole dancing kits for kids? Thanks, but no thanks!
Early sexualization is a hotly debated topic and one that the Government is actively involved in. However, for me the main message of the book is that it's up to us parents, to look after our girls and help them deal with the pressures of growing up too fast. And this book show us how.
I loved the fact that Tanith Carey offers not only a detailed analysis of the problem and its underlying casuses but also a practical guide that every parent can use on a day-to-day basis. The book is packed with tips on how to guide girls through the formative 'tween' years covering subjects from school politics, to friendships and self-understanding. Tanith has done an amazing job of collecting vast amounts of information from parenting specialsits, psychologists and researchers to help understand the problem and its impact on our daughters.
Some of the facts are shocking, for example the reasoning of young girls to undergo plastic surgery procedures. But it just underlies the severity of the problem and the fact that we as parents can not afford to ignore it.
I found the book empowering especially in the part where it shows what every parent can do to stop marketers, media and companies from sending the wrong messages to our children. Padded bras for seven year olds? Pole dancing kits for kids? Thanks, but no thanks!
Early sexualization is a hotly debated topic and one that the Government is actively involved in. However, for me the main message of the book is that it's up to us parents, to look after our girls and help them deal with the pressures of growing up too fast. And this book show us how.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Tanith Carey takes a subject that effects all of us mums in the current society. Worries us all. girls seem to be wanting to wear make up sooner, wear really short skirts, short is fine but a skirt that is a top is not under 10!Tanith is writing the facts on the dramatic speed at which our children are growing up due to outside influences. They are exposed to sexy super stars, sexy musical videos, fashion in young teen mags. Its very very well written. i enjoyed reading this and it has really helped me on how to bring my girls up. I am a mother of 3 daughters and a son aged 12 7 6 and 3 and parenting does not come with a manual, this is about as close as it gets to a manual the helpful tips and hints that Tanith provides have given me a great set of skills and advice and ways to deal with the ever lasting questions that children ask. listening to the musical lyrics written today by artists the children ask me questions about what they mean i now have the manual to help me answer those awkard questions. This is a really good book and will help you with all those worries and ease your mind you are not alone we are all in this together media and TV celebrity status and size zero have moved our children to a platform that has lost innocence of running around in the street with a skipping rope playing knock down ginger. Definately buy this book it is fantastic xx
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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As a mother of two girls aged nine and ten my eye was immediately drawn to this book. Hardly a day goes by these days without me secretly wishing my girls could stay as they are for ever. They cann't and this book couldn't have been written at a more perfect time for me. I no longer feel I am a lone voice for not allowing my daughters to watch TV during the week or have DS's, PlayStations and mobile phones "just because everyone else has one". This book is a powerful reminder that they are children and not mini adults. Their childhood is short and precous and this book offers practical and sensible advice on how to make the most of every minute while also empowering them for what lies ahead.
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An enlightening read
A very illuminating book that helped me acknowledge my daughter's emotions and feelings. It equipped me with the language to guide my daughter through playground behaviour and... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Baxter
Brilliant!
If you are a parent of girls or know anyone bringing up girls, indeed if you were a girl, read this book. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms. P. Stevens-Hoare
some interesting points but I would not buy it again
Many things stated are true and it did make me think but I also think it was a little overstated in parts and in many parts just common sense
Published 4 months ago by tash
Where Has My Little Girl Gone?
It is all about how girls today are growing up far too quickly and how we can help them be confident about who they are ... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ady
an excellent read
it is often obvious but she writes in such a clear and sensible way that it is excellent reading. I would make it a must for any mother with a daughter - even if only to reassure... Read more
Published 5 months ago by music maestro
Reflecting a true though grim reality
I have just finished this book and can't help but be impressed by how the Author has got it so right! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ms. L. Smith
Food for thought
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Published 7 months ago by Emma Jane
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I would heartily recommend this to all parents of young girls- this book gives revealing insights into how our girls are having their innocence stolen at an increasingly young age,... Read more
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Important book for parents raising girls
Ignoring the uncomplimentary reviews I first read about this publication, I went ahead and purchased one, then another copy. Read more
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