These New Barbies Are Changing Beauty Standards ...

I'm in love with this! Now I want TO GET ONE!

they look like the everyday women I see

I heard about this, and I also am in favor of it =) This is a fantastic idea, and sending out such a beautiful message. As others have stated, it would not have been a bad idea to have thought of this earlier. We live in a society where the media can really have a negative effect on people. Especially young girls that are growing up.

Yes it's a great idea for those who look at barbies in the way. I wasn't into Barbies just like what was commented above by Aysa so I didn't care either.

Why are young girls being taught to settle for things about their bodies they don't care for? Hard work that comes from good nutrition and a good (sometimes grueling) exercise program t

It's an amazing idea, but as a kid i never looked at a barbie and thought "why don't i have that hair" i looked at Pocahontas and Princess Jasmine and thought, fuck yeah, i have great long brown hair instead. Barbie's don't affect everyone, and tbh, I never was a girly girl anyway, it's probably the gaming that made me not give a crap,

I grew up playing with barbules. I never cared about how she looks or wanting to look like that. I think it's up to parents to teach their children to be comfortable in their own skin and accept who they are. We should not let a doll decide for us; whether or not we are good looking etc ...

I think it's great in theory. However, it would be a hassle for parents because of the extra costs for individual clothes and accessories. Instead, I think parents should teach their kids that barbies are dolls and therefore meant to be unrealistic and that comparing yourself to them is useless

Bravo to Mattel

*by the way, I would like to add that the way girls feel about themselves should start in the home. Our parents should be our biggest role models and supporters.