Kind-of extreme... especially the part about the girls asking (and some getting) breast augmentation as young as 13... (also liposuction, etc..)

In the paper edition, there was a picture showing Ornela Maria. When I first glanced at the page, I thought she was probably about 16-18... Then I saw 10... There's something wrong when a 10 year old dresses like she's 18... makeup and all...

Kids are getting too old too young.. and I'm a liberal.. about as liberal as they come (unless I'm talking about crime & punishment)... but this is wrong.. this kid should be out playing with dolls...

But you see this a lot now, young girls, as young as 7 or 8, dressing in clothes that a dozen years ago would likely have gotten the parents a visit from the Children's Aid Society... What the hell is going on???

PS: I don't believe religion is the only answer... neither my girlfriend or I believe in God, and we both agree on how we will let our children dress, what music, movies, shows, books, etc will be appropriate and when, and that should they really want to watch certain shows/movies/etc, we will talk to them about it and if we feel they are ready, watch the media with them & then talk to them about it afterwards...

I agree, this is extreme, and very sad.

I don't know whats going on Cat, but its damn sad, and dangerous, e3specially for the mental health of these children.

I cannot help but wonder what the suicide rate must be among these societal victims after several years of this insanity.

I wouldn't be so worried about suicide as much as they are completely skipping childhood

Though you may be right, having to "grow up" sooner, dealing with more adult situations (including likely relationships that are quite possibly too complex for them to handle emotionally) could lead to depression, and from there to suicide, alcohol & drug use, etc...