by Tricia McKinney

Dora
BPP

Mi amiga de shopping, Dora

As the parent of a 4-year-old at the height of Christmas shopping season, my response to the toy choices out there is not unique. But, boy is it heartfelt. The messages we're sending our children with some of the toys out there are not very....progressive. Ok, they're horrible.

Take this Dora the Explorer purse. I can sort of deal with the fact that Dora, one of the few somewhat positive role models for girls, is being used to shill a traditionally feminine accessory. But that's not the worst part. There's this little plastic talking Dora head that goes with the purse (Why? That's a question for a separate post). It says things like, "Let's go on a shopping adventure!" and "We look like two stylish explorers!"

Click to hear for yourself:

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