This one, at least, takes a critical look at the trend toward sexy costumes for young girls. Sadly, it’s indicative of the ignorance many parents have about the culture their children are growing up in: 

For Cheryl Cirenza, that’s what Halloween is still all about. But for her daughter, she’s not so sure. “I really don’t know why these kinds of costumes appeal so much to her,” she said. Cirenza knows that prepubescent sex appeal is rampant. But the family doesn’t have cable, and she limits Gabby’s TV time. There are no trashy teen or celebrity magazines in her home. And they keep an eye on her Web surfing. “I don’t know if it’s just in the air.”

Umm, try public school, Cheryl, if you’re looking for a culprit.

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