Mattel states “Barbie is a lifestyle not a toy” (Economist 2002). In Parents and Pop Culture, Anderson strongly believes that “one of the most important features of childhood and adolescence is the development of an identity.” If Barbie were a blank canvas in which children paint dreams of their own futures as adult women then her clothes may not be so outrageously provocative. Perhaps Barbie then would not promote going to parties and fashion shows all the time. It seems that if you want Barbie to represent the freedom of imagination to young girls then Mattel should not be one sided in her characteristics and hobbies, which are viewed as too scandalous and provocative. Lorde believes that “Barbie embodies youth, and ideal beauty although, she may rush little girls too quickly into the adult world” (120-122) Mohler says, “Conservative Christians have been rightly concerned about Barbie’s in your-face sexuality. Her immodest dress and romanticized patterns of presentation leave little room for the imagination” (2015).