The Disney Princess Culture has seemed into the bloodlines of girlhood to such a degree that its nearly impossible to completely “opt-out.” Believe me I’ve tried with my Princess Ban. If the messages weren’t awful enough for girls with Belle and her Stockholm Syndrome, Cinderella’s helplessness, and Ariel, The Little Mute there’s the commando marketing so thorough you can’t find a lunchbox, thermos, Halloween or pair of roller skates unbranded by Disney. It’s enough to make me question in Princess Culture Examined - exactly who is creating the stories so permeating the psyche of our girls and why are parents letting them?
Aside from a Princess ban altogether, I’ve found some alternatives like the On Being A Real Princess, Secrets of the Happy Heart Princess by Sandi Stonebraker.
The Happy Heart Princess line puts a fresh face on the princess phenomenon sweeping the nation. She not only knows that she is special but she has learned how to carry in her Happy Heart all those qualities that will help her prepare for a meaningful and happy life. She is after all, FIRST a HAPPY HEART and secondly a Princess. With her wide eyed innocence and her crown slight askew, she represents the real thing. Enlisting the help of her friends from around the world, the Happy Heart Princess illustrates what it is to be spirited, strong, smart, kind and good. She is the princess of the 21st century and bridges the gap between fairyland and the real life dream that lives on in the hearts of little girls everywhere.
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Hi Tracee!
Great stuff here! I added you to twitter and facebook, and posted links on both. I added you to my blogroll, and subscribed to the magazine. I like the tshirt…but think my girls would love the little puppy or necklace. I really enjoy and appreciate your blog. Have a great day! Mandy @ http://2nd2theright.blogspot.com/
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Love the idea for this series! I like the idea of a princess being a good and kind person. That’s what we try to teach our daughters since the princess stuff is everywhere.
I love what all of the giveaways are teaching! Such great messages!
thanks!
What a find! This is so sweet. Please enter me in your drawing. I have a niece who I would love to introduce this happy heart concept to. Many thanks…..Cindi
I am a happy subscriber to your site! Thanks, Cindi
Tracee,
Have you read “Princess Smartypants” by Babette Cole? You’d like it. It turns Disney Princess’ “damsel in distress” tales on their heads. No man needs to save this princess!
Jeanne
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Little girls love princesses, but the Princess message is not always an empowering one. This book looks very interesting.
Following you on Twitter.
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