Pressure on tweens to look and act older prompts concern
The Girl Scouts report a split world for girls ages 8 to 18, with half in toys and the other half in adolescence. The Girl Scout Research Institute names this phase age compression, noting physical and emotional changes and pressure from media and peers. Anne Taylor of Grant Wood AEA cites self esteem risks and a culture fixated on appearance. A Cedar Rapids program for sixth graders, sponsored by St. Luke's Hospital, discusses these issues.
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Media influence on young girls and role models
A study notes how Britney Spears and other stars shape girls 12 and younger. Researchers say media saturation and sexualized images impact impressionable girls and boys from infancy, with magazines offering mixed messages about empowerment and body image.
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Dress codes and puberty pressures shape tween girls
Administrators adopt dress codes in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City schools amid concerns over tween fashion and growing sexuality. Parents face a battle against media influence as health and safety programs address puberty, STDs, and risky behavior among 10 to 14 year olds.
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