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Party City Bans Mom for Criticizing Their Outdated Toddler Girl Costumes
It’s not a new complaint, but it’s one that continues to resonate: the way little girls’ Halloween costumes are marketed is often absurdly sexist. One frustrated mom, Sarah Collins, decided to take a stand and reached out to Party City to express her concerns. Unfortunately, her comment was promptly deleted, and she found herself banned from their Facebook page. Seriously, Party City?
In her message, Sarah highlighted the ridiculousness of the costume options. She pointed out that while Halloween is all about imagination, the costumes offered to toddler girls often don’t reflect the empowering roles they can aspire to. “It’s hard to believe that girls who might want to dress up as police officers are instead being shown a costume that suggests they should aim to be a ‘sexy cop.’ Young girls look up to real-life heroes in their communities, not these unrealistic portrayals,” she wrote. This poignant message didn’t just vanish—it was erased, and Sarah was banned from engaging with the brand on social media.
Let’s face it: boys can dress up as genuine cops, while girls are pushed into frilly skirts with no real connection to the profession. Just take a look at the stark contrast between the police officer costumes for boys and girls. The boys get a realistic uniform, while the girls get… well, let’s just say it’s not quite the same level of respect. Sarah noted that only 30% of the costumes aimed at boys are based on real jobs, compared to a mere 7% for girls. Why not create unisex options? If girls can wear boys’ costumes, what’s the harm in allowing them to be labeled as such?
Eventually, Party City restored Sarah’s commenting privileges, but they have yet to respond to the backlash. Meanwhile, many parents have taken to their Facebook page to voice their frustrations. It’s 2015—why are we still sending messages to our daughters that they can’t pursue their dreams?
For more insights into the societal impacts of such messaging, check out this piece on home insemination, which also dives into how we can empower future generations. And if you’re interested in learning about pregnancy, the CDC provides great resources to help navigate this journey.
In summary, a mom’s attempt to call out Party City for their outdated and sexist toddler girl costumes led to her being banned from their Facebook page. The stark contrast between boys’ and girls’ costume options highlights a troubling trend, and parents are right to demand better representation for their daughters.