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This is a very touching story.

A Doll’s Magic, Free to Renew

A NY librarian decided to unofficially "loan" an expensive doll given to the library by a corporate donor, the doll's manufacturer.

The history of the doll and its impact on the kids who got to take care of her for awhile is very touching.

I suppose that I am not shocked that some parents will not let their girls (or boys, certainly) play with dolls. Or this doll because it is expensive. Or this doll because it is part of a line which is vaguely not politically correct.

I certainly understand not being able to afford a doll. But not withholding it.

This just confirms my belief that a lot of parents are really delusional or, somehow, twisted in directions that go against good just when they think they are doing good.

Sure. You don't want to have a girl miss opportunities to do and be anything or anyone that they can. Same with boys. But fighting gender stereotypes by creating new ones is unconscionable.

I am ranting.

The point here is that girls (or boys) who want to borrow a doll have a way to do that. Regardless of parental stupidity or cupidity. Regardless of economic status.

Her hair must be replaced because she has had it made over so many times it is matted and dirty. Great.

I bet they will be inundated with dolls to loan.

Labels: children