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What is the best age for tweens to see Barbie?

What is the best age for tweens to see Barbie?

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Jul 31, 2023
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Unless you live under a rock (literal or metaphorical) you are probably being inundated with Barbie content. From hot takes to think pieces, the bubblegum bright phenomenon is hard to escape. Across the spectrum of my “friends” on Facebook, there are even people who are “marked safe” from seeing it.

Ben Shapiro is out there burning Barbie dolls decryin…

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