That's a good point, Laura, thanks. Sadly teens aren't the only youth at risk for depression.

You are very right, it's all similar to an upcoming post that I'll be writing about little girls waiting for their Prince Charming.

Todays standards are abysmally low, why, I haven't read a good fairy tale since Enid Blyton!

I think the fascination with princess stories that the media pushes out on young girls can be harmful. What's wrong with telling stories about strong girl characters who make sound decisions and save the day? Why do we fill our girls heads with feeble minded pink lace wearing princesses who fall asleep to wait to be rescued by the stong handsome prince?

My question sounds tongue in cheek but think about it...and these stores that cater to little girls with store clerks who help them with make-up and pretend tea parties and picking out way too grown up "little girls" clothes.

Okay..I'll get off my soap box now. Great article Gina. It  gives us all something to think about.

You're welcome, and thanks for stopping by--it's an important family topic that I've been hoping to cover more deeply in a future article. When I get to that point, maybe we could get together for a chat.