As christmas approaches toymakers have ramped up advertising, and children are turning their attention to their wish list.

Sexualised dolls such as Bratz and Barbies are very attractive to young girls but underneath the bright colours and glitter these dolls convey a more subtly damaging message to their owners.

Psychologists are genuinely concerned about the potential impact of these products on young people and advise parents to be cautious.

Because these sexy images are sold as a kind of girl power, many girls don’t realize that this kind of power is not the kind that will help them to be successful, happy adults

Read more about these considerations here: Dangerous dolls?.