Common Sense Media Review
By Dana Anderson
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Positive messages help balance consumerism in fashion site.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
Any Positive Content?
Is It Any Good?
MY MODEL is not an intentional self-esteem or body acceptance-promoting site. But it's still impressive to see a commercial site give tween and teen girls the chance to create somewhat diverse, true-to-life models of themselves no matter what their shape or look, even if it is just to sell clothes. Some of the fashion advice here seems a little out of step with the target audience (there's a video featuring two- or three-inch high heels for "spring footwear," for example). But most of the clothing featured here is likely to be both girl- and mom-approved by most mainstream standards.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how stereotypes of girls and "perfect bodies" are often promoted in the fashion world. What really makes a "perfect body"? Is it one size only? Or is it about good health and being active?
Watch Common Sense Media's video Dealing with Body Image Pressure.
Website Details
- Genre : Fashion/Beauty
- Pricing structure : Free
- Last updated : June 20, 2019
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