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While waiting in line at the DMV last week, I noticed a masseuse in the building who offered classes in infant and toddler massage. I could not fathom an infant or toddler who would need a massage, outside of maybe therapeutic massage for a condition, in which case, probably a professional ought to be doing it.
My other concern with this is that it's habituating very young girls to an expensive habit. Imagine the cumulative money spent on spas if one starts at 6, instead of 20 or 40.
Judging by the article, it has apparently never occured to the author that there are women out there who naturally well endowed. The language used to describe these shapes ("But these mannequins with their massive chests crossed the line from a little harmless obsession with appearance to a society run amok.") does not take into account how hurtful this comes across to those of us who are naturally buxom.
As you stand there feeling inadequate looking at a mannequin with DDDD breasts, consider how it feels to walk into a lingerie shop and know they won't bother to stock your size. I say it's a good thing they have developed these larger mannequins, as maybe it will encourage manufacturers to design more lingerie in larger sizes.
