Barbie Mermaid Adventure

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media with caution. Body image

Most suitable age range:

5-7

Availability

Format: PC and Macintosh (Computer). (Type: Adventure)

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About the game

Year of production	2004
Classification advice
Rating	Unavailable
Consumer advice lines	None

Other information
Country of origin	USA
Production Company	Vivendi Universal Games

Synopsis

Barbie (as a mermaid) and her undersea friend, Samika search for four rainbow dolphins, invite musicians to a party, and play games and music along the way.

Points to consider

Words of caution

Barbie's body shape and the type of clothing she wears promote unrealistic body image

Positive aspects

The game offers

basic praise and encouragement
object recognition and
problem-solving skills

Questions to ask

With regard to the concept that Barbie may promote unreal body image abd early sexualization, parents may wish to discuss their own and their child’s views regarding the doll. If the attraction to the doll is the beauty she portrays, discuss the concept of beauty, reassure your child of their own beauty, and work out ways of providing other female role models that you regard to be less sexually provocative in nature.