Halloween at the Cyrus House: Totally Creepy
I’m well aware that the inappropriate sexualization of the Cyrus sisters is old news by now, but I just can’t stop being horrified by it.
Miley’s little sister Noah recently attended a fund-raising Halloween gala in a costume that would be scandalous for a thirty-year-old married woman. Noah is nine.
Unfortunately, the photo to the right is just the grade schooler in her usual get-up, which is far less disturbing than her vampire (I think?) costume, which is below.
The contrast of the missing teeth with the bright lipstick and heavy eyeliner breaks my heart a little. What’s so sad, too, is that she’s at the perfect age to have tons of fun creating her own costume–not just putting on a skimpy dress and makeup and calling it a costume. She’ll have all of her twenties to do that, if she so desires.
Perhaps the saddest thing about this is that Noah is surely not the only fourth grader wearing a highly sexualized costume without any notion of its implications. Walking past clothing and party stores in the past few weeks, I’ve been horrified by the displays of costumes for kids.
I just hope that if you come across any nurses and witches out there tonight, they’re not wearing mini skirts and fishnets–and if they are, they’re at a cocktail party.
Photos: Huffington Post
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The Obama Family at a Miley Cyrus Concert | Strollerderby commented on Nov 04 09 at 2:00 pmChiLaura commented on Oct 31 09 at 12:38 pmWhatever. It’s gross and inappropriate, agreed, but no different than what 50% of other girls her age are wearing. It would be great if her parents had just said “no,” but dealing with so much money and fame can’t be easy — the parents probably hear, “But Miley gets to do EVERYTHING!” about 20 times a day. Which is not to excuse them, I just don’t think that this is as surprising as the post’s author seems to think that it is. Now if the Obama girls were wearing this…I’d definitely be more creeped out! As much as the Obamas may be accused of parading their kids around for politicial gain, they haven’t sexualized them. With the Cyrus fam, though, it’s expected!
MMCMomma commented on Oct 31 09 at 2:10 pmExpected or not, it’s still horrifying. Surprising? Not at all, especially when you consider where it’s coming from. Doesn’t mean that there isn’t a bit of a knee-jerk reaction when one is slapped in the face with pictures of it. As far as “Miley gets to do EVERYTHING!” whining, that is NO excuse. Giving in to something like that smacks of piss-poor parenting skills in ANYONE.
ann05 commented on Oct 31 09 at 3:06 pmWhat’s most unfortunate is that anybody could find a fourth grader sexy. If it’s just a sparkly outfit to the kid, how’s it not a problem with adults if it’s perceived as “sexy?”
tuckeredmama commented on Oct 31 09 at 3:57 pmThat outfit is NOT about sparkles. Even if a child doesn’t understand that she is being inappropriately sexualized (and hopefully she doesn’t), the adults in her life should protect her from such blatant objectification (even if she picked the costume out herself). There are plenty of shiny, sparkly, costumes out there that would warm both a 4th graders heart and her knees. Kids rely on the adults in their life to set boundaries and keep them safe. Unfortunately, those costumes are on the rack because parents — who should know better — keep buying them. I wish we gave kids more time to be kids.
Manjari commented on Nov 01 09 at 7:43 amThis is a shame.
PlumbLucky commented on Nov 01 09 at 10:48 amAs I wandered around our local superstore on Friday night for some canning lids, it dawned on me how thankful I am that I do not have a daughter (yet?). I have an issue with tot sized fishnets and miniskirts.
Manjari commented on Nov 01 09 at 9:13 pmI have a daughter. I also have a backbone. She won’t be wearing that stuff.
Mistress_Scorpio commented on Nov 02 09 at 12:06 amHoly crap! Is it horrible for me to say ONCE AGAIN that I am SO glad I don’t have a daughter? Not because I’d hate the idea of having a little girl, but I am terrified in the face of what passes for “okay for little girls,” these days.
