Comments on: Tween Dora? Maybe it's Time for Mattel to Grow Up http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/ Green and Natural Parenting for Eco-Friendly Families Thu, 24 May 2012 17:04:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Sandra http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-25821 Sandra Thu, 15 Dec 2011 07:38:04 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-25821 I am a 'tween' myself, and personally I don't care for Tween Dora or Dora the Explorer, but I think it's time for Dora TO grow up and let other 'tweens' find connections with her new middle school life. Let's face it, middle school doesn't have you wearing heels or makeup, so parents, don't fret. I'm sure that they will have the same encouraging messages and self-esteem giving lessons through the new tv season if rumors are saying, of new Tween Dora. I don't think that Nick Jr. would actually put Dora as the next girl that rides with gangsters and the like. Don't overreact, it's just a kids show, which means only certain things are viewable for kids.. I am a ‘tween’ myself, and personally I don’t care for Tween Dora or Dora the Explorer, but I think it’s time for Dora TO grow up and let other ‘tweens’ find connections with her new middle school life. Let’s face it, middle school doesn’t have you wearing heels or makeup, so parents, don’t fret. I’m sure that they will have the same encouraging messages and self-esteem giving lessons through the new tv season if rumors are saying, of new Tween Dora.
I don’t think that Nick Jr. would actually put Dora as the next girl that rides with gangsters and the like. Don’t overreact, it’s just a kids show, which means only certain things are viewable for kids..

]]> By: ksleds http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10197 ksleds Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:23:59 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10197 As the leading company in Manufacturing the light-emitting diode (LED) illumination Lights and LED Street Lights products for more than 16 years,Kingsun has a wide range of LED lighting products which are used around the world. As the leading company in Manufacturing the light-emitting diode (LED) illumination Lights and LED Street Lights products for more than 16 years,Kingsun has a wide range of LED lighting products which are used around the world.

]]> By: Carly http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10196 Carly Sun, 12 Jul 2009 11:34:45 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10196 So many posters seem to be focusing on whether the new Dora looks 'sexy' or not. To my mind, that's not remotely the main problem. The fact that she's apparently changed from an independent adventurer to a mere consumer (and one obsessed with fashion products, at that) is very worrying. So many posters seem to be focusing on whether the new Dora looks ‘sexy’ or not. To my mind, that’s not remotely the main problem.
The fact that she’s apparently changed from an independent adventurer to a mere consumer (and one obsessed with fashion products, at that) is very worrying.

]]> By: Tiffany http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10183 Tiffany Tue, 23 Jun 2009 23:00:48 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10183 True! Everybody wants 2 be thin. why can't tween dora be thick like the younger dora! UGH! GEEZ! True! Everybody wants 2 be thin. why can’t tween dora be thick like the younger dora! UGH! GEEZ!

]]> By: chad louinson http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10195 chad louinson Sat, 28 Mar 2009 05:09:34 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10195 keep dora little its funner that way! keep dora little its funner that way!

]]> By: GrowingUp http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10188 GrowingUp Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:53:43 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10188 OK!! This huge fuss about the dora, its not like the kids HAVE TO LIKE IT. You dont have to introduce it to them. My sister LOVED Dora the Explorer, grew out of liking it, she is now into looking cute and adorable SHE LOVES THE NEW DORA. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT.She loves the look of her as well, Its not like bratz or barbie. So whats the real fuss, they already announced no change in the original tv show OK!! This huge fuss about the dora, its not like the kids HAVE TO LIKE IT. You dont have to introduce it to them. My sister LOVED Dora the Explorer, grew out of liking it, she is now into looking cute and adorable SHE LOVES THE NEW DORA. NOTHING IS WRONG WITH IT.She loves the look of her as well, Its not like bratz or barbie. So whats the real fuss, they already announced no change in the original tv show

]]> By: Julian Mentat http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10173 Julian Mentat Wed, 18 Mar 2009 07:16:46 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10173 If the new Dora does her share of chores around the house, I'll buy her for my brats no matter what she wears! If the new Dora does her share of chores around the house, I’ll buy her for my brats no matter what she wears!

]]> By: Grandma in Illinois http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10180 Grandma in Illinois Tue, 17 Mar 2009 22:14:41 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10180 Oh please, the activists need to get a life, this doll is not that bad. I think a transition doll would be great, how often do you get the chance to promote doll play in the tween group these days anyway? Who knows what computer programs they will develop for her? Let's all give input on that part, math programs, map reading, geography, science projects, etc. instead of trying to lobby to stop the production of the doll. Oh please, the activists need to get a life, this doll is not that bad. I think a transition doll would be great, how often do you get the chance to promote doll play in the tween group these days anyway?
Who knows what computer programs they will develop for her? Let’s all give input on that part, math programs, map reading, geography, science projects, etc. instead of trying to lobby to stop the production of the doll.

]]> By: i am right always http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10185 i am right always Tue, 17 Mar 2009 01:13:26 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10185 "My husband fully believes that girls products are significantly more expensive than their male counter parts because our society is busy training females to spend more." Then your husband does not understand basic economics. If toys and clothes for girls are more expensive, it is because they are willing to spend more. Consumers set prices by what they are willing to pay, and it is obvious that female consumers are willing to pay more than male ones. There isn't some kind of conspiracy going on where companies are consciously pricing certain products higher in order to brainwash our daughters into becoming mindless spending machines. Get a grip. “My husband fully believes that girls products are significantly more expensive than their male counter parts because our society is busy training females to spend more.”

Then your husband does not understand basic economics. If toys and clothes for girls are more expensive, it is because they are willing to spend more. Consumers set prices by what they are willing to pay, and it is obvious that female consumers are willing to pay more than male ones. There isn’t some kind of conspiracy going on where companies are consciously pricing certain products higher in order to brainwash our daughters into becoming mindless spending machines. Get a grip.

]]> By: Kyrie http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/03/08/tween-dora-maybe-its-time-for-mattel-to-grow-up/#comment-10184 Kyrie Mon, 16 Mar 2009 23:15:21 +0000 http://ecochildsplay.com/?p=3297#comment-10184 LOLFAIL. D: J'ai eu assez de Dora. QU'EST-CE QUE FREAKING KID EN AMÉRIQUE VEUT apprendre l'espagnol? Je ne suis même pas certain si c'est ce que l'émission sur, mais quand même. LOLFAIL.
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J’ai eu assez de Dora. QU’EST-CE QUE FREAKING KID EN AMÉRIQUE VEUT apprendre l’espagnol? Je ne suis même pas certain si c’est ce que l’émission sur, mais quand même.

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