When I drive to work I always listen to CBC radio. This morning I was late because of the hail first, (and my cats that didn't want to make the mad dash to the front door being pummelled all the way) and then the fear or ? of Lower Mainland drivers who don't know how to drive on ice or snow. Thanks to those drivers I got to listen to most of an interview with journalist Peggy Orenstein who has recently published her book "Cinderella Ate My Daughter". Now, my daughters are both grown up and did not succumb to Cinderella canibalism, however, as I listened to Peggy talk, so much of what she said about the age of the princess, power of Disney, tyrany of pink and early onset glam, made me want to read this book.
If you have a chance to read it, let me know what you think.
How we raise our daughters and sons matters and each generation brings new and often sneaky challenges for parents and grandparents. Being aware, curious, open and thoughtful are useful approaches to take.
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