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Gross Parenting and being a kid in 2010?

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OK like the rest of you i watched the video of seven year old girls doing a dance routine to single girls. And to me it was one of the most horrifying things i have seen this week. Not that the whole thing was horrific. Minus the outfits and some of the more overtly sexual moves it could have been entertaining in a good way.

Havent seen it? You let me know what you think, this is not sparkle motion:


Instead 1/2 naked little girls rotating their hips sexually for all the world to see is what it was, and it makes me wonder what kind of gross parenting would let that happen?

I’m in a bubble of my own world the majority of the time admittedly, but in 2010 is our society so bastardized that these sort of displays truly acceptable?

I guess my youth (growing up in the 70’s) and being a kid is a far cry from what i imagine growing up today is like. I feel even more blessed being able to have been given the opportunity to be a normal kid.

Never having competed in any sort of pageantry, ever knowing what a diet was, and using my imagination instead of having TV and the Internet to influence my thought process and personality.

I know there are good parents out there hopefully more than all the crap ones i see everyday.

And to all you girls out there, you are fantastic, beautiful and amazing just who you are.

I hope your idols are ones who deserve you affections.

Growing up a dog is probably much easier than in the 70’s, sailor does not use the internet and is an avid reader.

6 comments

:p July 13, 2010 - 1:34 am
The way I see it, this kind of dancing (I am not a dancing expert) is just apt to the mental level of a kid and not a grownup woman. Thus we ought to be shocked only in "reverse" situation where woman with a fully developed brains would be doing similar kind of thing.
Jessica Louise July 16, 2010 - 8:33 pm
SO if an adult woman dances in a provocative manner its shocking but if a little girl does it is not. Interesting view.
alrighty May 19, 2010 - 8:55 pm
That video was released only because the techniques used were so amazing, not to get negative comments. Imagine if those girls knew what was being said about them when they thought they did an amazing job. Those girls were better than girls twice their age. I'm not saying that its "right"...but I'm not saying its wrong either. Not all people are raised the same and no one is right in saying the way other parents chose to raise THEIR own children is right or wrong. As for their costumes, they are VERY cute. The girls are wearing more than a bathing suit anyways. What age would a girl need to be in order for that dancing in that costume to be APPROPRIATE? People will have different opinions, obviously. Just MY two cents. and I'm done talking about it, so say what you will. I just got sick of the harsh words being said about people you do not know in anyway. You probably wouldn't like people judging you or calling your parenting ways "gross". Just think about it. I just try to keep an open mind.
Jessica Louise May 19, 2010 - 9:06 pm
They are amazing, i would never say they were/are not. Those girls are so very talented and i have not one negative thing to say about them, because they did not do anything wrong. They are kids they follow what adults guide them to do. Those costumes are appropriate for an 18 year old. Im open minded. Im just i guess conservative when it comes to very young girls. I still have the same opinion. Little girls should not grind their hips and imitate sexy adult dance moves and its their parents responsibility to monitor those sort of things. I respect your opinion.
IguessImGross May 19, 2010 - 1:50 pm
I might be a bit biased having a best friend that has grown up in the world of competitive dance, so I see nothing wrong with it. These young girls are doing what they love, and they are amazing at it. Their parents are supporting these little girls' dreams instead of holding them back. The reality is, these dance moves hold no sexual meaning to these young girls. They have grown up as dancers and know that it is an art, and artistic expression. The outfits are part of every dance routine. Look up dance competitions and girls of all ages will be wearing those type of costumes. Clothing that fully covers you isn't easy to dance in. What I am getting at, is that this isn't "gross parenting". This is 2010 and these "gross" parents are spending money and time in order to let their little girls live their dreams. I think its sad that people have to look at this dance as sexual and indecent. Look at it as art and with an open mind. The real "gross" part is the way people have their minds in the gutters and want to stifle young passion annd creativity.
Jessica Louise May 19, 2010 - 8:14 pm
You can make costumes for seven year old girl that cover more than just the bare minimum. Ice skating costumes are short and small but still appropriate for the performer to be able to move and have stage appeal. Seven year old girls should NOT ever grind their hips in imitation of adult performers. Its gross parenting because the parents of these children know better, if that dance routine had left out a few elements it would have been great. Theres nothing wrong with girls doing competitive dance if that is what their dream truly is ( the girls NOT the parents dream) but the first priority should be protecting your child from negative attention and making sure what they are doing is age appropriate. Just because the girls don't know what sexual implication means does not make it alright. Children should always be encouraged to be fantastic at whatever it is they excel in. I am an artist i have been encouraged my whole life by my family to be who i am. But i know my mother would have protected me from dancing sexually suggestive dance moves when i was 7. I don't think people who have similar comments to mine about this issue "have their minds in the gutter" or are trying to "stifle young girls from living their dreams". Those girls are so talented they can dance moves that are age appropriate, wear costumes that have stage appeal and have more material and still are comfortable for dance routines,and still be super fantastic. Just my two cents.

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