YOUNG MOTHERS: What message are you sending your children?

At a recent birthday party I was forced into against my will, my child and a few of the other children in attendance decided to have an impromptu photo shoot on the play ground with my cell phone. I thought it was freaking adorable! Then I shouted "Ya'll Pose!" And the children instantly positioned their tiny torsos in what I assume was the most "natural" response. And this is what the picture looks like...

As you can see: The girls went into an automatic club (booty) pose. Arms folded, backs arched as to throw their legs out into a position that nearly causes them to fall, protruding hips and what little behind they have up into the air in a semi-sexual position, lips poked out, and head is angled in a manner resembling models. While the boy in the back mimics Buzz Lightyear or some other type of Superhero in a pubescent manner. He balances on the playground barrier as to demonstrate some super-natural power, and he smiles BIG for the camera!

Now I know I may seem a little fickle in my over-processing of such a trivial matter; however, it didn't occur to me until later the messages these children had received were exactly what they put out.

Granted, there are many boys that would have loved to spring into some crotch-clutching, rap-star pose, but it's a little harder to critique and criticize, because "boys WILL be BOYS". BUT when little girls mock women trash- talking, fist-throwing, tramps they see on tv.... it becomes an issue.

Remember that song "Be Careful Little Eyes What You See"... Don't forget your kids NEED their INNOCENCE! Young mothers reading this, ESPECIALLY with children growing up in a home without a father... Watch what you do, watch, and say around your kids.