The fact of the matter is that these magazine covers are far more damaging not only to Shiloh but also to all individuals who consider their gender identity to be something other than heteronormative - especially younger people. I think you’ll find that it’s not a fluid spectrum of gender expression that’s harmful to children, but rather the negative reaction to it that does more damage. Rejection of difference from adults and lack of positive reinforcement for nonconformity truly has the poisonous affect on young children, and impact from the media, such as Life & Style magazine covers, can perpetuate that attitude easily, quickly, and enduringly.
- My Fears for Shiloh: Why the Scrutiny is Sexist, Homophobic, and Harmful
Read this.
I definitely agree with the response here, but I also would like to take the opportunity to remind everyone that these magazines are sensationalist tabloids that simply give the illusion of being entertainment news/gossip magazines. They’re as reliable as the National Enquirer.
In short, they’re full of total crap.
