One thing that the readings pointed out is that even as adults, we still want to be princesses. We also still want to buy into the Disney brand. I have a best friend who is the perfect example of this, she doesn't care how old she is, she loves everything princess. I don't think there is a problem really with this. My aunt loves everything Doctor Seuss and another person I know loves anything to do with specifically Belle from Beauty and the Beast.
I noticed that fashion companies have picked up on this. They have princess cloths for adults not just kids. Also, There is a website called Disneybound that states "where Disney Nerds and Fashion Geeks Collide." On the site, it shows how to piece together outfits that will make you look like a real life Disney character. These characters include princesses, Mrs. Potts, Ursula, Cruella Devil, Tom and Huck, etc.
Now for my opinion. Personally, I do not think calling your child a princess or letting them watch princess movies is going to harm them. Saying "you are my little princess, you are so pretty/smart/etc" does not cause harm. Saying "you are my little princess, and you can have whatever you want," does cause problems. The parents can have control over whether their child is controlling, submissive, and material. I personally will dress my little girl in little tutus and bows. However, I don't spend a lot of money on the cloths I have now so I don't plan on doing so when I am a parent. I am very crafty so I would be making lots of the things.
I don't think that buy calling a little girl a princess will make them act in the way the articles described. A girl has to be told she doesn't need a man in order to have everything she wants. And giving your child whatever she wants and continuing to do that until they are older as well as not educating the child on any life skills will cause the "narcissistic princess."
"Yes I am a Princess, My Father is the King of Kings!"
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