‘Little Girls’ Being ‘Single Ladies’
Posted by Michelle Moquin on May 13th, 2010
I was sent this video this morning. This is the second time that it was sent to me. I just had to blog it. If you haven’t seen this, I think you’ll be surprised, if not a bit shocked. I was.
Obviously these young girls are talented, no doubt. But…
…being the question girl that I am, so many questions went through my head:
“Whose idea was this and why wasn’t this person, along with the choreographer and costume designer fired for promoting child porn?” (Am I being too dramatic here? Have I lost my sense of fun?)
“What were the parents thinking when they approved of their child’s participation in this sexual routine, not to mention the totally inappropriate outfits?” I heard these girls are only seven years old.
Secondly, “Why were they even allowed to listen to this kind of music at such an early age to begin with?”
Not to mention, “What is going on through these young girls minds, dancing in these very risque outfits, in very suggestive ways to words that are very sexual. Do they have any idea, and if so, aren’t they just a bit too young to know?”
And…“Do they, the parents, really realize the ramifications that might occur from what their children are portraying?” Helloo pedophiles, this is my daughter – come and get her!
I don’t know. I don’t have kids. You tell me. I am not a prude, we all know that, but I just think this is totally wrong. I just think young girls have it tough enough when they reach their teens, comparing themselves to models and movie stars and wanting to look like them, dress like them…be just like them. All the while insecurities arise when they can’t reach that status. Hell, nobody looks as good as an airbrushed photo, even the models/stars in real life. We as adults know this but young girls don’t necessarily.
I know I’m a bit off topic, but my point is, exposure to sex and trying to fit in and emulate, enters the lives and minds of girls earlier and earlier these days. And it isn’t just the teens…it’s moving down to the tweens. Then we see a video such as this one with pre-tweens.
Yeah we could look at it and get a kick out of it, and say, “How cute!” Obviously the audience loved it. (Am I the only one feeling this way?) I don’t know. Maybe if it was a different song and not those outfits, I would feel differently about the dance moves and the routine.
But will that really be the end of it? Or will it now be the norm seeing 7-year olds acting like adults? And then what’s next? 3-year olds boogying in diapers with the words ‘WET’ on the crotch and DIRTY’ on the butt? Do 3-year olds still wear diapers? See?…I’m not a parent.
But Readers, many of you are. Perhaps you have a different viewpoint. Blog me.
“Hey” back ZL! I know you have something to say about this.
Maria: That is one of the most hypocritical arguments in favor of something, that I have ever read. Whites can always find a way to justify their racist actions when it’s in their favor.
A WOMAN’S WEEK AT THE GYM: I’m glad for you your week is over too. :)
Loni: Nice job, who ever made the bust.
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May 13th, 2010 at 6:38 pm
Oh man I’ve got lots to say in this one but I’m working and had time for a quick read.
This is disturbing in terns of dance moves, costumes and worst the inculcating words of that song, think about what that’s teaching young girls, yeah nothing good I assure you. It reeks of ‘find a ruch man to take care of you and get the bling to back it up’ how the heck are we ever going to teach girls/women to take care of themselves – oh boy – I could go off on how the whole set up is wrong wrong wrong and causes disasterous expectations for females and males, stressing the material aspects of having a man (and buying a womans love) rather than the ethereal (hee hee it rhymed, meant developed inner lives/emotional intelligence as well as content, the essence/beingness if each individual and maturity), and it’s being taught at seven. And their being cheeered by an audience further verifying that yes people want this, like this and I’m thinking WTF are these parents even thinking???
Oof…if I had more time…I’d tell it longer, this will have to cover it for now, I’m up!
If it wasn’t so totally disturbing that 3 yr olds with wet and dirty would be hilarious : )
Misch, you knew you’d get me with this one! And your statements just prove that you don’t need to be a parent to understand the function of a good one, thank you.
Caio! Luv, Zen Lill
May 14th, 2010 at 1:20 am
Where are the parents?
May 14th, 2010 at 1:24 am
Look out mumps is running wild on Guam.
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Guam averaging 5 mumps cases every day
Posted: May 13, 2010 9:17 PM
Updated: May 13, 2010 9:17 PM
by Lannie Walker
Guam – A mumps outbreak continues on Guam. Five new, suspected, probable or confirmed cases are reported a day says Annette Aguon, the immunization program supervisor from the Department of Public Health. She says they are still collecting data to determine whether or not the outbreak has reached its peak – with over 200 cases reported since January.
Aguon says Public Health is continuing their efforts to contain the spread of the virus, telling KUAM News, “Tomorrow we are having our catch-up immunization just for MMR for those ages 1 to 18 who need their first dose of MMR, so for those that need their first will be offered tomorrow.”
The free clinic will be open from 10am to 2pm on Saturday at the north wing of the Micronesia Mall in Dededo. Aguon adds it does take 1-2 weeks after the vaccination for a person to be protected from the virus.
The last outbreak of the mumps on Guam was in 1992 with a total of 33 reported cases.
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My suggestion is to keep your hands clean.
Hafa adai
Anna
May 14th, 2010 at 1:30 am
Yoga Can Help You — But Which Kind Is Best?
Timothy McCall, MD
Yoga is powerful medicine. It can improve balance, flexibility and posture… strengthen muscles and bones… lower blood pressure, ease pain and boost immune function… heighten sexual functioning… alleviate stress and depression… and bolster spiritual well-being. Key: Finding a style that fits your abilities, temperament and goals. With your doctor’s okay, consider…
Anusara. This playful, warm-hearted and physically challenging style emphasizes body alignment (often with hands-on adjustments from the teacher) and a positive mindset that looks for the good in all people.
Best for: Physically fit people who want to be part of a like-minded community.
Ashtanga (“power” yoga). A vigorous practice, it includes a fixed series of postures that flow rapidly and continuously, accompanied by energizing breathing techniques.
Best for: People who can handle an intense workout, want to build stamina and strength, and enjoy a set routine.
Bikram (“hot” yoga). An invariable sequence of 26 poses is performed in a studio heated to at least 100°F to loosen muscles, tendons and ligaments.
Best for: People in good health who don’t mind heat and want improved flexibility. Bikram, like other vigorous styles, may not be appropriate for frail or older students or those with serious illnesses.
Integral. Beginning classes include gentle poses, breathing techniques, meditation and discussions of ancient yoga texts. The principle of selfless service (such as volunteer work) is emphasized. Some centers offer special classes for students with physical limitations or health problems (such as heart disease or cancer).
Best for: People interested in traditional Indian yoga that includes more than just poses.
Iyengar. Emphasizing meticulous body alignment, this style makes use of blocks, straps and other props so students with limited flexibility can safely and comfortably assume poses. Teacher training requirements are among the strictest.
Best for: Anyone new to yoga or especially in need of better body alignment, such as people with arthritis or back pain.
Kripalu. A blend of Western psychology and Eastern philosophy, this practice provides a safe place to explore emotional issues. Meditation and chanting accompany moderately vigorous and sometimes improvised movement.
Best for: People looking for stress relief and emotional release.
Kundalini. This style includes a wide variety of breathing techniques, intense physical movements, chanting and meditation. The focus is on raising energy rather than on precise body alignment.
Best for: People who are seeking to build prana (life force) and who are open to yoga’s spiritual dimensions.
Viniyoga. Gentle flowing poses are held only briefly. Safety and breath work are emphasized. Teachers often focus on private one-on-one sessions rather than group classes.
Best for: People who are new to yoga or out of shape or who are looking to use yoga to help alleviate any of a variety of chronic ailments.
To find a class: Yoga Alliance (888-921-9642, http://www.yogaalliance.org) registers teachers who complete a certain number of hours of training in specific styles. If you have a medical condition, contact the teacher to see if a particular class is appropriate for you or to ask about private lessons. Yoga therapy has been shown in studies to be effective for a wide range of conditions, from diabetes and arthritis to cancer and chronic lung disease.
Bottom Line/Women’s Health interviewed Timothy McCall, MD, a board-certified internist in Oakland, California, medical editor of Yoga Journal and author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing (Bantam). Dr. McCall leads workshops and retreats on yoga and yoga therapy around the country and worldwide. http://www.drmccall.com.
May 14th, 2010 at 1:34 am
Michelle
As I witness the racism in Arizona and other southern states, I ask myself how can a civilized people become so brutally evil? I am so embarrassed to be white sometimes
Connie
May 14th, 2010 at 1:43 am
Arizona has banned African, Asian, Latino and any other ethnic study. This is why white bigots champion States Rights.
They know they have the voting majority and since states can vote away the minority’s basic rights, it is a tool whites use to keep them down.
Doris
May 14th, 2010 at 2:15 am
Hafa adai
It is time to ask for the resignation of the Chief of Police of Guam. This is not Arizona and the police are not autonomous. Let’s make this happen people Write the Governor now. Here is his latest violation of the rights of the people he is supposed to serve.
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Police accused of violating rights of TV station
(AP) – 10 hours ago
HAGATNA, Guam — A TV station has filed a lawsuit against police in the U.S. territory, alleging that its constitutional rights were violated when officers confiscated a document used in a news report.
KUAM’s lawsuit seeks the return of the seized document and a temporary restraining order against the Guam police department.
Police executed a search warrant Wednesday, a day after KUAM reported that a police officer allegedly failed a polygraph test required for trainees.
The news story cited an official police department document that allegedly showed Police Chief Paul Suba’s initials next to instructions to move forward with the officer’s training.
James Mitchell, the department’s legal counsel, said police went to recover the “confidential” document after it disappeared from the department’s personnel office, but only found a copy, which they took.
“This whole investigation is not intended to impair anyone’s First Amendment rights,” Mitchell said. “What it was intended to do is recover our document that was stolen from us.”
KUAM General Manager Joey Calvo said in a statement Thursday that the search warrant is a “slap in the face” that tramples on the Constitution.
“It is alarming the Guam police department would go to the extent that it went in seeking a search warrant and subsequently sending a group of (officers) to search for a single piece of paper — something they certainly could have easily placed a phone call and asked for,” Calvo said.
A legal memo filed with the complaint said the search was “in violation of the most basic protections that guarantee a free and impartial press.”
“The search warrant was improperly issued and unlawfully executed in violation of the First and Fourth Amendments … the federal Privacy Protection Act of 1980 … and various other provisions of federal and Guam law,” it said.
The court memo also alleged that the search warrant was meant to “intimidate” KUAM because many officers were sent to do what only a few could have done; the search was conducted just before its evening news broadcast; and because 40 employees were ordered outside for “no legitimate reason.”
Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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Enough is enough, he has got to go.
Peter
May 14th, 2010 at 9:37 am
Michelle I agree with your comment to Maria. Why can’t my child learn about her race’s gifts to our nation?
May 14th, 2010 at 9:39 am
Tell the truth Michelle. You allow Zen Lill to open your blog because she is your best friend.
I tried to get in first today and all I got was a message saying you said that.
Owen.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Subject: Take two aspirin…
Every year, English teachers from across the country can submit their collections of actual analogies and metaphors found in high school essays.
These excerpts are published each year for their amusement.
Here are last year’s winners…
16. John and Mary had never met. They were like two hummingbirds who had
also never met.
May 14th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Michelle
I was appalled when I saw that video. I’m with Zen lill, what were those parents thinking?
May 14th, 2010 at 9:46 am
If you walk into our 11 year old daughter’s room it is full of racy pictures of women performers dressed in highly provocative attire and mouthing the stuff no child should be aware of at her age.
My wife is too busy trying to be our child’s best friend to be a parent that sets limits. That job is left to me. Hence our daughter and I are constantly at odds.
I win because I am the parent. She runs to her mother to get her to break the guidelines I set.
I am at my wits in.
Clark