Comments on: In Defence of Princesses http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/ Glamour's Superhero. Saving the world from mediocrity! Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:20:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Some Pretty Things » Blog Archive » Some Pretty Things http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-8292 Some Pretty Things » Blog Archive » Some Pretty Things Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:03:31 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-8292 [...] Kawaii Mama does a stellar (as always) post in Defence of Princesses and I totally agree. Although, I would be fine with a troupe of animals cleaning my house on a [...] [...] Kawaii Mama does a stellar (as always) post in Defence of Princesses and I totally agree. Although, I would be fine with a troupe of animals cleaning my house on a [...]

]]> By: Super Kawaii Mama http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7867 Super Kawaii Mama Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:39:23 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7867 Cara: Thanks for your comment lovely to see you here. I think most people who are anti Princess seem to be aiming their ire at Disney, rather than the original versions.. but still it seems there is a lot of selective memory when it comes to Princess stories of the last decade. What about Mulan, Pocahontis (sp), Belle, Jasmine? Certainly no shy retiring wall flowers there. Like so much in life I think people read into these things what they want to see. I was tempted to make a great big academic post explaining my thoughts in more detail, but I could get very carried away and I'm trying to find a balance between getting a fundamental point across and boring the crap out of people. :) So glad to see another strong, independant woman who 'gets' the whole Princess thing. Love your work. :) Cara: Thanks for your comment lovely to see you here. I think most people who are anti Princess seem to be aiming their ire at Disney, rather than the original versions.. but still it seems there is a lot of selective memory when it comes to Princess stories of the last decade. What about Mulan, Pocahontis (sp), Belle, Jasmine? Certainly no shy retiring wall flowers there. Like so much in life I think people read into these things what they want to see. I was tempted to make a great big academic post explaining my thoughts in more detail, but I could get very carried away and I’m trying to find a balance between getting a fundamental point across and boring the crap out of people. :)
So glad to see another strong, independant woman who ‘gets’ the whole Princess thing. Love your work. :)

]]> By: Cara http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7844 Cara Thu, 04 Feb 2010 05:33:40 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7844 There's not a lot I can say that doesn't agree with what everyone else has already said. I love fairytales and princesses and always will, even though I am a bit of a feminist. I think what most people are missing though is that these fairytales were all written in the early 19th century, mostly by the Grimm Brothers. Things were different back then and women weren't as lucky as we are today, but the morals of these fairytales can still guide us today! Love your blog by the way :) There’s not a lot I can say that doesn’t agree with what everyone else has already said. I love fairytales and princesses and always will, even though I am a bit of a feminist. I think what most people are missing though is that these fairytales were all written in the early 19th century, mostly by the Grimm Brothers. Things were different back then and women weren’t as lucky as we are today, but the morals of these fairytales can still guide us today!

Love your blog by the way :)

]]> By: Abigael http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7792 Abigael Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:37:20 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7792 I'm amongst the other long time readers/first time posters here (I seem to have more blog commenting courage lately!). I was shocked and saddened when I first read the article, but then it reminded me of something my boyfriend constantly comments on; is our society becoming TOO politically correct? I get the point that the author was trying to make and I agree on some level, but there is so much in the article that makes me want to cry! Whatever happened to letting little girls be little girls? Why is it that our society seems so obsessed with being 'mature' and 'grown up'? It seems to me that creativity and imagination and that beautiful child innocence is being bred out of childhood earlier and earlier in favour of more 'mature minded' pursuits. I see Princess stories and fairytales as encouraging children to dream and wish upon a star and see the good in the world. Reality can be pretty harsh sometimes, so why, for the love of all that is pink and frilly, can't we let our children enjoy that innocent world for as long as they possibly can! I really must add that Giselle is my hero. I saw Enchanted at the cinemas 3 times, with 3 different groups of friends and they all exclaimed during and after the movie, 'Oh my goodness, you are so Giselle!' and boy is it true. My boyfriend often calls me naive and worries about people taking advantage of me because I truly do try to always see the best in people. I always respond by saying that what he calls 'naivety' is just who I am, and I wouldn't give it up for the world. My friend commented that Giselle was refreshing because she wasn't butch or cynical or hard, and yet she was such a strong character. It really got me thinking that being 'naive and innocent' and believing that the world is good, that everyone has a beautiful soul and that love is the most powerful thing in the world is NOT a weakness! I think it's something that is actually quite rare and should be fostered not beaten out of us! Princesses inspire hope and goodness and I'll be damned if I'll let someone take that away from me and my (eventual) children! Sorry for the long reply! I'm just really passionate about this! I’m amongst the other long time readers/first time posters here (I seem to have more blog commenting courage lately!).

I was shocked and saddened when I first read the article, but then it reminded me of something my boyfriend constantly comments on; is our society becoming TOO politically correct? I get the point that the author was trying to make and I agree on some level, but there is so much in the article that makes me want to cry!

Whatever happened to letting little girls be little girls? Why is it that our society seems so obsessed with being ‘mature’ and ‘grown up’? It seems to me that creativity and imagination and that beautiful child innocence is being bred out of childhood earlier and earlier in favour of more ‘mature minded’ pursuits. I see Princess stories and fairytales as encouraging children to dream and wish upon a star and see the good in the world. Reality can be pretty harsh sometimes, so why, for the love of all that is pink and frilly, can’t we let our children enjoy that innocent world for as long as they possibly can!

I really must add that Giselle is my hero. I saw Enchanted at the cinemas 3 times, with 3 different groups of friends and they all exclaimed during and after the movie, ‘Oh my goodness, you are so Giselle!’ and boy is it true. My boyfriend often calls me naive and worries about people taking advantage of me because I truly do try to always see the best in people. I always respond by saying that what he calls ‘naivety’ is just who I am, and I wouldn’t give it up for the world. My friend commented that Giselle was refreshing because she wasn’t butch or cynical or hard, and yet she was such a strong character. It really got me thinking that being ‘naive and innocent’ and believing that the world is good, that everyone has a beautiful soul and that love is the most powerful thing in the world is NOT a weakness! I think it’s something that is actually quite rare and should be fostered not beaten out of us! Princesses inspire hope and goodness and I’ll be damned if I’ll let someone take that away from me and my (eventual) children!

Sorry for the long reply! I’m just really passionate about this!

]]> By: Veronica Darling http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7791 Veronica Darling Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:55:55 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7791 Mia Freedman misses the point CONSTANTLY. Great discussion here though! Mia Freedman misses the point CONSTANTLY. Great discussion here though!

]]> By: The Raisin Girl http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7788 The Raisin Girl Mon, 01 Feb 2010 06:58:19 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7788 Hello! I started to comment, but it got way too long, so I simply said my own piece on my blog. Feel free to read or not, and please keep in mind I'm not attacking YOU, just responding to the ideas you present, and I hope no offense is taken as none was meant. Hello! I started to comment, but it got way too long, so I simply said my own piece on my blog. Feel free to read or not, and please keep in mind I’m not attacking YOU, just responding to the ideas you present, and I hope no offense is taken as none was meant.

]]> By: Cybill http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7786 Cybill Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:58:21 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7786 The lesson I learnt from Cinderella? Your whole life can change due to a great pair of shoes! The lesson I learnt from Cinderella? Your whole life can change due to a great pair of shoes!

]]> By: Super Kawaii Mama http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7769 Super Kawaii Mama Sat, 30 Jan 2010 23:42:06 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7769 Aury: You know, I hadn't even thought about the whole Anti-Princess movement in the context of the Pro- Vampire one! Thanks for reading and welcome to the blog! Aury: You know, I hadn’t even thought about the whole Anti-Princess movement in the context of the Pro- Vampire one! Thanks for reading and welcome to the blog!

]]> By: Aury@ An Ordinary Girl's World http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7762 Aury@ An Ordinary Girl's World Sat, 30 Jan 2010 17:39:00 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7762 I just found your blog and I absolutely LOVE it! I love the world of imagination and fantasy and can't understand why people try to degrade it just because it is not real. I think these people are just looking for someone/ something to blame for the bad things in the world, and the existence of fairytales are an easy target. The thing is no one ever claims that these fairytale princesses were real, no one is lying or trying to deceive anyone and I don't see why the princesses have to be denowned books about vampires, witches and wizards are not. They are all unreal but the messages and certain lessons that princess tales teach are things that will help any one who can hear their stories without being blocked by the cloud of jaded cynicism. Thank you so much for such a beautiful post. I just found your blog and I absolutely LOVE it! I love the world of imagination and fantasy and can’t understand why people try to degrade it just because it is not real. I think these people are just looking for someone/ something to blame for the bad things in the world, and the existence of fairytales are an easy target. The thing is no one ever claims that these fairytale princesses were real, no one is lying or trying to deceive anyone and I don’t see why the princesses have to be denowned books about vampires, witches and wizards are not. They are all unreal but the messages and certain lessons that princess tales teach are things that will help any one who can hear their stories without being blocked by the cloud of jaded cynicism. Thank you so much for such a beautiful post.

]]> By: Haidi http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/2010/01/26/in-defence-of-princesses/comment-page-1/#comment-7668 Haidi Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:09:54 +0000 http://www.superkawaiimama.com.au/?p=3538#comment-7668 Candice, thank you for your lovely comments about my little blog! I've been a huge fan of SKM and it's nice to finally comment - especially on a topic that is so close to my own heart. I just have to say your makeup and grooming is so far superior to anyone else - keep up the good work! x Haidi Candice, thank you for your lovely comments about my little blog! I’ve been a huge fan of SKM and it’s nice to finally comment – especially on a topic that is so close to my own heart.

I just have to say your makeup and grooming is so far superior to anyone else – keep up the good work!

x Haidi

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