Comments for Fantastic Plastic Power at http://dollsmagazine.com , comment 1 to 10 out of 10 comments http://dollsmagazine.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 20:58:38 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-4418 :) The imagination of a child is a wonderful and inspirational thing! I enjoyed your article. - Lady Laura Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:15:51 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-304 It's amazing how a young child can already pick up on the traditional roles ascribed to females as represented by her dolls. I think that is wonderful that the two of you are pondering over the day jobs and secret missions of her dolls. - Betty Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:47:59 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-302 A fascinating, thought-provoking article, but one question for you and Jane? Why must the girl dolls do the same things as the boy dolls? Why can't they do girl things and be of interest to your bright child? It's not that women in real life can't be engineers, astronauts or even faeries, etc...but why are not traditional female pursuits intriguing too? Anyway, I really enjoyed this! - Jennifer Kohn Murtha Thu, 15 Apr 2010 09:43:58 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-292 Fascinating piece. And a lovely way to use symbols (dolls) to talk to kids about roles, role playing, and visions of the way they see the world. Imagine if another daughter might have gone down another path..."I want to look like this doll because she's like Brittany Spears" or a 6 year old who says "That doll is great because she's sexy." Ms. Finnegan writes about how dolls allow parents to LISTEN to their kids and what they experience in the media and school and have conversations about these perceptions before real life comes rushing in. I'll never look at a doll the same way. They express more than just some static piece of furniture. These may be one of the most dynamic little objects we have in our homes. I remember all the stories my daughter projected through her many dolls. The best part was that my wife and I listened to her. She is now 16 and we're really good friends. And her self-image is still reflected in ALL of those dolls that remain in her room, but SHE has control of how she uses them to nurture her own self-identity and her memories of her own growth. Brilliant! Thank you. Ken Berkeley, California - K Hamik Mon, 12 Apr 2010 01:59:23 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-285 very fun and inspirational! I look forward to your next posting. - Billie Sat, 10 Apr 2010 11:44:39 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-284 I never realized Bratz had such big feet. I guess you need the ballast with those huge heads. - K. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:18:52 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-283 Stephanie, what a wonderful way to introduce dolls to children, delightful. I always look forward to reading your articles. - lorella falconi Thu, 08 Apr 2010 21:00:50 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-281 Oh, Stephanie, this is beautiful! You've expressed the power and magic of dolls (and little girls!) in a way I've never seen before. Can't wait to read more. - Pune Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:49:06 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-280 lovely and thought provoking article! - robbin Thu, 08 Apr 2010 18:29:30 +0100 http://dollsmagazine.com/articles/in-the-spotlight/417-fantastic-plastic-power.html#comment-279 Great article! It's great that you and Jane were able to exercise your imagination together, and to put such an empowering spin on the dolls' stories. - Anne Marie Brooks Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:37:16 +0100