Magazine for tween girls criticized for article on 'perfect' bathing suits for their body types
A magazine aimed at tween girls is getting slammed for an article that tells them how to find the perfect swimsuit for their body. It's featured in the latest issue of 'Discovery Girls,' which targets readers between 8 and 12.
According to the magazine, girls who are 'curvy' should wear tops that fit like a bra while 'straight up and down' figures can add curves with patterns.
It wasn't long before people on social media shared their outrage, accusing the article of encouraging body insecurities in young girls.
The publisher of the magazine published an open letter discussing the article: