A Letter to Victoria’s Secret From a Father

[LukeNichols]

Dear Victoria’s Secret,


I am a father of a three year old girl. She loves princesses, Dora the Explorer, Doc McStuffins and drawing pictures for people. Her favorite foods are peanut butter and jelly, cheese and pistachios.


Even though she is only three, as a parent I have had those thoughts of my daughter growing up and not being the little girl she is now. It is true what they say about kids, they grow up fast. No matter how hard I try I know that she will not be the little ball of energy she is now; one day she will be a rebellious teenager that will more than likely think her dad is a total goof ball and would want to distance herself from my embarrassing presence.
I know that this is far down the line and I try to spend as much time as I can with her making memories of this special time.
But as I read an article today posted on The Black Sphere, it really got me thinking that maybe the culture that we currently find ourselves in is not helping the cause.


Recently I read an article that Victoria’s Secret is launching a line of underwear and bras aimed at middle school aged children. The line will be called “Bright Young Things” and will feature ” lace black cheeksters with the word “Wild” emblazoned on them, green and white polka-dot hipsters screen printed with “Feeling Lucky?” and a lace trim thong with the words, “Call me” on the front.”
As a dad, this makes me sick.


I believe that this sends the wrong message to not only my daughter but to all young girls.

I don’t want my daughter to ever think that her self-worth and acceptance by others is based on the choice of her undergarments. I don’t want my daughter to ever think that to be popular or even attractive she has to have emblazon words on her bottom.


I want my daughter (and every girl) to be faced with tough decisions in her formative years of adolescence. Decisions like should I be a doctor or a lawyer? Should I take calculus as a junior or a senior? Do I want to go to Texas A&M or University of Texas or some Ivy League School? Should I raise awareness for slave trafficking or lack of water in developing nations? There are many, many more questions that all young women should be asking themselves… not will a boy (or girl) like me if I wear a “call me” thong?


I want my daughter to know that she is perfect the way she is; I want my daughter to know that no matter what underwear she is wearing it does not define her.


I believe that this new line “Bright Young Things” thwarts the efforts of empowering young women in this country. “Bright Young Things” gives off the message that women are sex objects. This new line promotes it at a dangerously young age.


I implore you to reconsider your decision to start this line.


By doing so you will put young girl’s self-esteem, self-worth and pride above profits.


Sincerely,
Rev. Evan Dolive
Houston, TX

I would put the link to this story, but, this forum won't lett me. I will say this: One of the biggest abominations going on in the world right now is the sexualizing of young children.

 

[Chad]

Saw this on Facebook. Proud of this father for standing up.

VS = garbage

 

[LukeNichols]

Saw this on Facebook. Proud of this father for standing up.

VS = garbage

It's part of the reason they put hormones in chicken. It causes young girls to get their breasts earlier and start menstrating early. There is a dedicated plan of satan on the earth to sexualize children. VS is playing a part; although a very sick one.

 

[Rev T.S.Perkins]

i got a niece that works for VS in dallas ..ill ask her how she feels about her two daughters being exposed to tihs kind of eye candy....im with you dad its hard enough to reign them in with out this kind of tease in front of our little girls drawing them to the worlds traps....Rev called my sister who is very pro God right after reading this according to her daughter,my niece,this is not the plan according to her it was placed by a mothers group wanting to black the eye of VS..at least they will have a matching set now..:shock:.!!! we can not expect corprate America to be the parents ,we must take that bull by the horns ourselves..i required modesty from my daughter growing up and because of it yes we had our battles but now she is married to a Godly man that is a blessing to her and my wife and myself .....Rev

 

[Fragrant Grace]

One of the biggest abominations going on in the world right now is the sexualizing of young children.

Everything is made to look so pretty....lacy lingerie, short skirts, skimpy tops for young girls
Everything is made to look so normal....because this 'mini adult attire' fills so many of our childrens clothing stores

And no marvel; for satan himself is transformed into an angel of light
2 Corinthians 11:15


It is an advertising campaign for corporate paedophilia


But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in Me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.
Matthew 8:16

 

[Boanerges]

I am with you Dad, let em have it!

 

[amadeus2]

The battles do continue to rage but God will have victory in the end. Let stay on His side and help others to join us! Give God the glory!

 

[farout]

Amen: Oh if only they cared. But greed and the desire to be like everyone else is very powerful. May we encourage you to protect your daughter and other children by home schooling them. Blessings.


farout

 

[moznpeg]

Oh my brother, I feel for you and those who are promoting this. Those who are doing this most likely don't know the power behind it and I really hurt for them and that they would do this just to make money for their company. This is all Satan's plan to distort God's loving plan for marriage and sex between man and wife. It's part of sexual addiction and deception. Deception all around! Stay on the Rock, firmly tighten your grip on His hand. This battle has already been won. I pray our Father will protect you, yes you and any other person in Christ or otherwise who could and can be taken by this poison. It's not innocent cute fun, it's poison from the gate on to adulthood for both child, adolescent, teenager and adult. Remember, that anything out of God's will is not for us to mess with. I will certainly bring this up in our Men's bible study on Monday night. I'll ask right now: Father God, we come to you in our loving Savior's name, Jesus Christ, our Lord and your only begotten Son to thank you for you glorious love that you've given us. You grace and mercy. Praise you Father, Abba, Creator! Please help those small young minds not to be affected by this poison and that their parents, father's and mother's, and all the brothers and sisters in Christ will seek your kingdom and righteousness first on this issue every time we come upon it and to protect both child, mother and father from any deception that may come from it. I ask you that you would allow our minds to be prompted by the Holy Spirit when we talk about this and never to let our hearts settle in a complacent attitude towards this or anything like it. I ask this for myself, my kids and all who read this in our loving Savior Jesus' name. Amen and Amen.

 

[Fragrant Grace]

Please help those small young minds not to be affected by this poison and that their parents, father's and mother's, and all the brothers and sisters in Christ will seek your kingdom and righteousness first on this issue every time we come upon it and to protect both child, mother and father from any deception that may come from it. I ask you that you would allow our minds to be prompted by the Holy Spirit when we talk about this and never to let our hearts settle in a complacent attitude towards this or anything like it. I ask this for myself, my kids and all who read this in our loving Savior Jesus' name. Amen and Amen.

I agree moznpeg

And it is is not only the corporate paedophillia found in the high street in places like Victoria Street that we need to be on guard about.

In this depraved world there are wolves in sheeps' clothing in every walk of life seeking to abuse tender young lives.
I have recently known of a pastor in a highly respected position found to be defiling two young demurely dressed girls under the guise of his pastoral care duties.

Indeed, never let us be complacent to the evils of this world, but ask the Lord for wisdom and discernment to identify any deception before us.


For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13

 

[brakelite]

I am unfamiliar with the term "middle school" but I presume it would be in the age bracket from say 8 to 12 year olds? I have another perspective on this. My wife was very staunch when it came to how my 3 daughters were attired, whether to school, church, or play. Even when swimming, T shirts were to be worn over the swim suit. This was compulsory, or they didn't go to the beach. Today my daughters are in their thirties...they still wear T shirts over their swim suits. Never has a bikini been worn by any member of my family.
Let me ask you a question. These 8 to 12 year olds. Who buys their clothes. I cannot imagine many of them being so independent that they can buy their own clothes with their own income. So where is the parents authority? Since when has Victoria Secret, or any other apparel or cosmetics manufacturer been the authority in family life? Who is the advertising aimed at and who responds to it with their cash or credit cards?
For goodness sake, we don't have to ask corporations to cease their operations and say "please don't make this, or market that" its time parents stood up and once again became the authority in the childrens' lives.