anatomically correct
There are many little things that parents will question time and time again. These are not often life threatening things, but they make parents wonder about what their choice will do for their child in the future. To an outsider, they may seem like simple or even silly things, but to a parent it can be something that takes a while to decide. These things are often about how appropriate something is for a child at what age. One thing some think about is if a child is ready to understand the anatomically correct body, or if some things should be left for later.
I honestly don't remember if my dolls were anatomically correct when I was a child or not. I think perhaps now I put too much thought into it. My mother always thought we should know these things, and I knew what my little brother had because he often ran around naked. However, I never saw a grown man until adulthood. This is something I think about in regards to my daughter. She has dolls, but most of them are not anatomically correct. She has seen a baby boy as his diaper has changed, and I think it is best to leave it at that for now.
However, I can understand some parents that are very open about the human body, and they feel there is no shame in a child knowing what the other sex looks like without clothing, even if it is a doll. Most of them are not made with everything as it should be, but most female dolls of adults do have breasts. Apparently that is not something to be ashamed of. It is ultimately up to the parents, but most children have a passing fascination with the opposite sex and their body parts, but then they move on to something else.
The choice of anatomically correct dolls is up to parents, and I can't really say there is a wrong answer. I don't think a child will be harmed either way, and it certainly should be something that is up to the parents to decide. Most will agree that there is no need for a child to see naked adults, but there are going to be times when they see their parents. However, a little knowledge about how the body works never hurt anyone, as long as it is presented as it should be and without a sexual overtone for children who simply don't need to have the information just yet.
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