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Originally Posted by GoNative
I agree with protheus it's sickening whether it's legal, pesudo legal or illegal. Whatever form it takes it's exploitation of children and should be stopped in any country.
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I still do not see it as different than any form of childhood modeling.
All child modeling has adults calling the shots. The biggest difference between a child modeling a swimsuit in a clothing catalog and in a magazine is mostly the angle of the photo and the poses they choose to use. (In both cases, the children are asked to imitate poses of famous idols and other models.)
To the child, there is no real difference unless they are being
told that it is sexual. For a child, it`s all innocent fun. The same goes for clothing - a little girl wearing revealing clothing isn`t exploitation, it`s fashion.
Either way, I don`t see it as
good - but I also don`t see it as exploitation or something that should be banned. As long as no lines are crossed, I do not believe it harms the child.
I don`t really expect anyone to agree with me on this, but it is indeed my opinion... And likely quite a few others out there in Japan, which is why it does stay legal.