tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post1138286535779260505..comments2024-03-18T04:32:45.523-07:00Comments on Nikki and Danny: A serious matter: Saving our boysNikkihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-65048949470750665302011-08-15T19:29:02.449-07:002011-08-15T19:29:02.449-07:00Awesome idea! My son is just learning to read so ...Awesome idea! My son is just learning to read so I haven't experienced this. <br />I hate taking my kids to the mall with me and having to walk past Victoria's Secret. Needless to say I avoid it where possible, but sometimes it's not possible.Mike and Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10306648854229806494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-79614288567876048402011-08-14T23:07:02.049-07:002011-08-14T23:07:02.049-07:00Sophie- I can't believe you had to go through ...Sophie- I can't believe you had to go through that! That's hard to avoid something like a billboard.<br /><br />Diane- I love it. I don't know why I haven't thought of contacting Wal-Mart corporate directly. But I'm going to now. And I will update my progress towards family friendly lines soon!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-17834483857425971432011-08-14T20:58:25.748-07:002011-08-14T20:58:25.748-07:00I think this is a good idea, but I think it will w...I think this is a good idea, but I think it will work better if we contact Walmart corporate headquarters. A bunch of different Walmarts won't make that connection that more than one person wants something done. I suggest finding out who to contact, putting that info on your blog and facebook. I think we only have a chance of making this change if we all contact the same place.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410224281751216152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-24972543723333523362011-08-10T22:21:23.930-07:002011-08-10T22:21:23.930-07:00I have 5 boys as well as a daughter too. This is a...I have 5 boys as well as a daughter too. This is a great idea, everywhere we go our children are exposed to filth and I'm so tired of it.<br /><br />One time on our way to church there was a billboard right off of the expressway advertising a nearby store and its sex toys. My youngest, who at the time was around 7 asked what kind of toys those were. I was mortified and so upset that I called the mayor's office to complain and was told that because it was in an unincorporated area there was nothing they could do, I'd need to contact the state. Yea right, like they really cared.<br /><br />Thankfully that ad is no longer there.Sophiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12939551240745198586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-28014001911656646242011-07-03T13:02:35.147-07:002011-07-03T13:02:35.147-07:00Amen! Raising 7 godly boys (and 4 girls) in this ...Amen! Raising 7 godly boys (and 4 girls) in this s@x laden world is not easy!Created For His Gloryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12276603070047038534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-89803385745085776942011-06-30T22:20:42.458-07:002011-06-30T22:20:42.458-07:00I meant to say, "I'm now meeting people t...I meant to say, "I'm <i><b>now</b></i> meeting people that know me as the mom trying to the "family friendly commissary line."Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-60006711241455446222011-06-30T22:19:21.849-07:002011-06-30T22:19:21.849-07:00Mom2my10-- Thanks so much for linking this post! ...Mom2my10-- Thanks so much for linking this post! I've been working on spreading the word. <br /><br />Now I'm not shy at all to say in an audible voice that others can hear, "Move along, you don't need to read that trash," as I push my children forward past the magazines. <br /><br />I'm still trying and trying to get a petition started. With all the inquiries to managers and word to neighbors, I'm not meeting people that know me as the mom trying to get the "Family Friendly Commissary line." And I'm proud of my small accomplishment-- spreading the word.<br /><br />BrokenWithGod-- I'm glad to know that others are aware and concerned too. Together we can make a difference!Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-83679246111053092492011-06-30T22:11:19.665-07:002011-06-30T22:11:19.665-07:00I don't have any kids - yet, but I am constant...I don't have any kids - yet, but I am constantly finding myself horrified at the magazines at check outs. Recently I was shopping with my mother, and I pointed out the covers to her and mentioned how inappropriate they were. So I went over and proceeded to turn them all around - only to find that the backs were worse. I was so disappointed in that moment. Count me in.- K -https://www.blogger.com/profile/05852857965608997997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-15953344741492861892011-06-30T21:41:39.789-07:002011-06-30T21:41:39.789-07:00Wow, Nikki, what an amazing idea. I have sometimes...Wow, Nikki, what an amazing idea. I have sometimes turned the magazine covers around as well. The store managers don't like it, but the most they can do it kick us out! Thank you for standing up for our boys. I have seven!Mom2my10 @ 11th Heavenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14813012011182498512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-82757232948313793292010-09-18T10:57:20.570-07:002010-09-18T10:57:20.570-07:00Just read this post and think you have some very v...Just read this post and think you have some very valid points - especially when mentioning how the boys can read and, then ask "awkward" questions. <br /><br />My grocery store puts a simple thin black board in front of "offending" magazines. It's cut so the name of the magazine still shows but covers anything that may be offensive. It's simple, cheap and effective.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-63432993286405611242010-07-23T13:46:13.491-07:002010-07-23T13:46:13.491-07:00Huh. My son is 5 and has never commented on magazi...Huh. My son is 5 and has never commented on magazine-cover women, and his only reaction to lingerie departments is, "That sure is a lot of underwear!" We live in a diverse city neighborhood where we see people dressed all sorts of ways, so he is very calm about the idea that some people wear things he or Mama wouldn't.<br /><br />What bothers us is the amount of stuff marketed to very young boys that is about killing and hurting people. My son was the only boy in his preK class who did not see the TransFormers movie! He knows that Jesus said to love our enemies, and he is instinctively horrified by all the blasting and smashing and war stuff that boys are supposed to like: "But Mama, don't they know that those are people??? God made those people! That's wrong!!! And what about that building they wasted with their bomb--they should say sorry and help fix it." So he doesn't want to wear camo or watch "fighting shows", and I'm just fine with that!'Beccahttp://blog.earthlingshandbook.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-39521995779444090492010-03-17T19:41:22.617-07:002010-03-17T19:41:22.617-07:00Our Publix here in FL has plastic covers, I do app...Our Publix here in FL has plastic covers, I do appreciate this with 3 boys, one who can read. Great post!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12314344414201886476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-71821732315154698672010-02-25T18:21:28.361-08:002010-02-25T18:21:28.361-08:00I have four boys and I am going to write about thi...I have four boys and I am going to write about this too. This is a serious topic and I don't think people really understand just HOW serious it is. I am linking up and hope more of 'us' will use our voice to speak up about this issue. Thank YOU for writing this post! I hope to post tomorrow.Katiehttp://www.katieandthem.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-88859339081630091992010-02-11T21:40:59.928-08:002010-02-11T21:40:59.928-08:00Amy- Absolutely. I will do my research to find o...Amy- Absolutely. I will do my research to find out the real name of those opaque covers and get back to you all. I will also update with my experiences.Nikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02993502569209583377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-2185759373032837982010-02-11T21:29:38.213-08:002010-02-11T21:29:38.213-08:00How would one go about asking a store to put up a ...How would one go about asking a store to put up a plastic sheild? That should be your next post Nikki - ways to be proactive on this matter. I think more people than not are offended, but don't really know what to do. Such as me just now reading Julie's comment. I wouldn't have guessed managers would comply so easily. Or even know what options other than askign them to be moved are (I'm still a little unsure of what the plastic cover is).A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15553733761594023263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-12120535370585782152010-02-11T21:04:35.207-08:002010-02-11T21:04:35.207-08:00of course there is no protecting them from the wor...of course there is no protecting them from the world and immodesty! but.... should they be learning things about sex from the line in walmart? should they be reading words like "orgasm" and "sexuality" in line at the grocery when they are 6, 7, 8...<br /><br />just b/c the world is corrupt doesn't mean we have to shove them into it when they are young and innocent.<br /><br />anyhow, like I said before, I trhink it's a fab idea. really though I never go to walmart b/c I find the people who shop there more skanky and immodest than the magazines in my area lol. maybe it's different in other areas *shrug*Lafianza.doulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04230421353898516370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-62994491609453753492010-02-11T17:51:43.636-08:002010-02-11T17:51:43.636-08:00I couldn't agree more with the smut there is o...I couldn't agree more with the smut there is out ther.e I ahte the lingerie departments as well. When I need to get something for myself I hate being in an open area for all to see what I "may" be wearing. Bleck!<br /><br />As for the smut free line, I wonder how that would go. Surely there are many, many fmailies that could care less and figure they have already been going through those lines, or will have to at other stores, so will it really get much attention and use? Also, would it cause any uproars over people thinking, "Oh suuuure... go to that line because you think you're better than us." Who knows... people are nuts. But I'm up for anything that could make a difference. I know several places have made efforts to at least keep them at certain levels above the kids. Which really aren't out of eye sight at all and defeats the purpose. <br /><br />I'll check out my Walmart next time I go and see what the lines are like. I'm up for a petition or other things if need be.<br /><br />I agree somewhat with Tara about the mixed feelings. My daughter has actually asked baout the immodesty before and I took the opportunity to tell her what was wrong with that picture and why we dres modest. Sometimes I just remove the magazines and turn them around or put them somewhere else. If the store says something, I'd just say, "Well, it's inappropriate for kids this age and you should do a better job of where you display them." Hasn't happened yet though.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15553733761594023263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-8161106490708506592010-02-11T12:05:33.087-08:002010-02-11T12:05:33.087-08:00oh nikki...you're speaking right to my heart...oh nikki...you're speaking right to my heart in this post. <br /><br />i am in absolute agreement with all you say!! i have two girls and three boys and i believe BOTH need to be protected (i'm sure you agree :) ). <br /><br />i was at Barnes & Noble and noticed a magazine called B**** right NEXT to the american girl magazine!!!??? hello! i went right to the manager and watched him move the stack of that magazine over 4 rows and up high. ugghh.. :( <br /><br />modesty is a very important thing in our house and my friend actually was encouraging me to expand on my convictions that one CAN dress stylish and modest :) b/c i love fashion! but modesty comes first ALWAYS!<br /><br />the checkout lanes (or the gossip rag mags) have become soooo exposing (even at target) that i have preplanned conversations or little games (like you did) ready. <br /><br />it breaks my heart. but until we stand up and say NO MORE nothing will change. <br /><br />i truly believe we don't have to work to have our children be "exposed" to most things (some exceptions).....it WILL happen...so i will protect and pray protection over their innocence as long as possible.sara@augustfieldshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17326072500178805198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-5420392115869667142010-02-11T11:48:34.559-08:002010-02-11T11:48:34.559-08:00I love your "Squdge." We have a Squidge...I love your "Squdge." We have a Squidge. (Or Squidget.) And my sister has a little dog that's her "baby," so she decided that her dog and my daughter were cousins. We called them Cousin Squidge and Cousin Pudge.Helenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11584075071891748174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-36712129035498427742010-02-11T09:47:56.102-08:002010-02-11T09:47:56.102-08:00If Walmart can have a line devoted to selling toba...If Walmart can have a line devoted to selling tobacco products, surely they can have one smut free line, right?<br /><br />No, I still don't have internet access, or a home phone, or cable. Still waiting on all those guys so I'm just checking my email at Troy's office. Needed a break from the overflowing toilet, sewage in my tub, ants coming out of the wall, filth encrusted blinds, and cat pee smell at my "new" place.Leslie https://www.blogger.com/profile/17430815366297302202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-34582939593641961592010-02-11T06:58:49.838-08:002010-02-11T06:58:49.838-08:00I am all for it, as well. Count me in.I am all for it, as well. Count me in.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15128941432434492317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-27917423307649459272010-02-11T06:10:59.299-08:002010-02-11T06:10:59.299-08:00Amen!Amen!FluffyChickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09469289835652075845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-58098762395182930982010-02-10T17:24:20.338-08:002010-02-10T17:24:20.338-08:00I have mixed feeling on this matter. Of course I ...I have mixed feeling on this matter. Of course I don't want my kids to see bad stuff, and I avoid it as much as possible. But I also know that they live in the world and they have to be prepared. Life isn't about not having bad things, but getting through the bad things and making the right choices in spite of it. My kids must be weird because even my 7 year old still goes for the toys and candy and stuff. I also hardly ever take my bigger kids to the store. I go when they are in shool. Or I go at night when they are in bed. <br />That said, I also drive my son 20 extra mintues, past 3 elementary schools to take him to a Charter school where he is more shielded from the things of the world. We don't have cable, we moniter everything they watch. We don't let them be on the computer, etc.<br />But I will most definitely do what I can to help. The plastic shield idea is a good one. Definitely something I could see happening relatively easy.<br />If everyone talks to the managers in the Wal-marts in their area, change for sure could happen.<br />Thanks for posting.Tara H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07868058032274901603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-68160564695958833872010-02-10T16:58:30.271-08:002010-02-10T16:58:30.271-08:00Yes - count us in ...most managers are actually wi...Yes - count us in ...most managers are actually willing to put the plastic shields over the magazines rather than have a bunch of women pester them about displaying soft porn in a supposedly family-friendly store. I've heard it helps to be polite when bringing the problem to their attention. Let us know how your own experiences with store managers goes ... in the mean time just keep trying to protect those boys.Julie V.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00679617381948100098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15443223.post-29575041213868588372010-02-10T14:46:02.637-08:002010-02-10T14:46:02.637-08:00YES YES YES!! And I think not just for the boys, b...YES YES YES!! And I think not just for the boys, but for my girls that see how these girls dress & may want to some day!! I love the idea.Rachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02739488493192195427noreply@blogger.com