Gordon Clay here. This is final part of a three part series on the Sexualization of Girls which includes additional suggestions for parents from the American Psychological Association report:

• Tune in and talk. Watch television with your daughter, look at her magazines, surf the Web with her and then talk about what you see. Talk about the images, how they make her feel, and how she might think differently about them.
• Question choices. If your daughter is choosing outfits that seem sexy to you, say so. Talk about your concern about her clothes (and how much skin she's showing) can distract her at school. Help her make different choices.
• Speak up. Tell your daughter why you don't like certain music lyrics, dolls, videos, television shows or other things she's exposed to. The sexualized images are so prevalent that she may not realize there is anything wrong with them.
• Put yourself in her place. You were a tween/teenager once, too, and wanted very badly to fit in. Saying no to anything sexualized may not be realistic, but you can help your daughter make the best choices possible.
• Encourage. Help your daughter get involved in activities that emphasize talents, interests, and physical activity rather than appearance.
• Educate. Teach your daughter about sex; give her information about healthy, safe sexual relationships.
• Be real. Whenever you can, talk with your daughter about not judging others by their appearance. Do everything you can to support her as a unique individual.
• Be a role model. Think about what you watch, what you say, and what you wear. Make sure you are sending the right messages.

We all can make a difference. Hopefully, the APA's report will be the call-to-action we all need. Our daughters' futures and the future of tomorrow's women depend on it.