Talk:Sexualization of children

I put the Merge tag on this article, it may be that this article should be merged into Child_sexuality. This is just a suggestion, I don't know whether or not this is best myself. I noticed that this was a new article, figured there must be one on a similar topic already, and found Child_sexuality. --Xyzzyplugh 14:19, 8 March 2006 (UTC)


 * That's a fair point. I did think about adding this to the child sexuality article, but ISTM that article is largely about naturally occurring sex play/experimentation among children (and the debate about what is normal in this respect).


 * As far as I can see, that isn't what media commentators and child professionals mean when they talk about sexualization. Sexualization seems to be more about external influences that are deemed by some to be inappropriate. That doesn't just mean grooming or sexual abuse by malevolent adults, it includes things like "sexy underwear" aimed at 10 year olds, and "Britney Spears" type clothing aimed at even younger children. These types of products are condemned in some quarters, but are condoned by many parents. Tortusheed 20:33, 8 March 2006 (UTC)
 * Yeah, I see what you're saying. I'll leave it to you and those on the Child_sexuality article to decide this.  I left a notice on the talk page on the other article possibly suggesting merging.  If no one there cares one way or the other, feel free to just remove the Merge tags.  --Xyzzyplugh 00:02, 9 March 2006 (UTC)