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Mattel introduces its first Barbie with Type 1 diabetes (apnews.com)

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This new doll “enables more children to see themselves reflected in Barbie,” Mattel wrote

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[–] ILikeBoobies@lemmy.ca 7 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

Sent this to a D1

said “dolls are for pretend play, I would hate to be reminded of my problems when I try to find an escape”

[–] cynar@lemmy.world 11 points 18 hours ago

It's a love hate situation. For a lot of children, they will use play to process and understand things. E.g. "Helping" a Barbie with the problems helps them understand why their brother gets special treatment.

I've seen my daughter playing "classroom" with her teddies. It helps her understand better how school works, and what would be acceptable or not.