Look at what you’ve done Suri Cruise!
Parents groups have their panties in a wad at retailers like GapKids, Asda and Next for selling high heel shoes to girls as young as 3 years old.
Now online parenting group Mumsnet has launched a campaign called Let Girls Be Girls that asks retailers to sign a pledge to not sell anything that will prematurely sexualize children.
One member of the group says of the shoes:
“Some of the shoes I have seen on sale look more suited to a lap-dancing club than the feet of a young girl. The items in question are prematurely sexualising young children. We are saying to retailers, ‘Have a look at your range and ask yourselves if these items are appropriate.’ “
A lap-dancing club? That’s a bit of a stretch!
But retailers are quick to fight back. A Next spokesperson said the shoes popularity “suggests many parents agree we’ve come up with a look that’s special without seeming inappropriately grown up” while GapKids maintains their heels have been tested and are proven safe.
What do U think? Are the shoes inappropriate for little girls???
[Image via Fame Pictures.]
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