Loved this! As a boy Growing up in the 70s Barbie was more British, I believe it started in the 50 based on Twiggy who was a model/actress. I have wholesome memories of my sister playing with them and I don't believe my action man had 1 date, well not that I'm aware of. As a parent in the 90s I actually wasn't keen on my daughter's having Barbie dolls, I don't particularly remember the exact reasons but I do know I wanted something better for them. Of course I lost the battle to Barbie but not the war. The girls got Barbie but they also got racing cars, football and doll clothes like suits, sports wear etc. Role play wasn't just about love oh nooo I made sure I kept my imagination strong and created scenarios with the girls that needed skills like Kung Fu,, weaponry, break dance and of course each one had their own original voice. By the time the dolls became a shelf piece, Barbie developed to a strong woman who can be anyone she wants, and Ken was incredibly proud of her x
Loved this! As a boy Growing up in the 70s Barbie was more British, I believe it started in the 50 based on Twiggy who was a model/actress. I have wholesome memories of my sister playing with them and I don't believe my action man had 1 date, well not that I'm aware of. As a parent in the 90s I actually wasn't keen on my daughter's having Barbie dolls, I don't particularly remember the exact reasons but I do know I wanted something better for them. Of course I lost the battle to Barbie but not the war. The girls got Barbie but they also got racing cars, football and doll clothes like suits, sports wear etc. Role play wasn't just about love oh nooo I made sure I kept my imagination strong and created scenarios with the girls that needed skills like Kung Fu,, weaponry, break dance and of course each one had their own original voice. By the time the dolls became a shelf piece, Barbie developed to a strong woman who can be anyone she wants, and Ken was incredibly proud of her x
I love this! This is such a great reflection.
And I remember all of those scenarios (and voices) too! Definitely not just about love lol