The new family sitcom "Fuller House" has come under fire for showing racy themes and portraying hyper-sexualised women. But one of its stars Candace Cameron Bure, who plays D.J. Tanner in the series, says that the rebooted sitcom is no less appropriate than its original "Full House" back in the 80s and 90s.
Bure tells Fox News that just to be on the safe side, parents should watch "Fuller House" with their children to make sure that it aligns with their family's values.
The Christian actress understands that it is wrong for children to buy into media culture's idealisation of body types, because this would make them develop an unhealthy body image. "I think that we look at images all day long, so people can certainly be affected by them," says Bure.
"The View" host believes that children's upbringing play an important role in their wellbeing and self-esteem. She and her husband, former hockey player Valeri Bure, have tried their best to teach daughter Natasha and sons Lev and Maksim that people are "all uniquely created, and not all of us is the same, and that's something to be celebrated."
"My husband and I have always been encouraging of our kids having a healthy lifestyle and putting healthy foods in your body, but realising everything is permissible, but the stuff that isn't good for you, you have to eat in moderation," she adds.
Ultimately, the most important body image lesson she and her husband have taught their kids is "to embrace your body type and your shape, and own it, and love it, and be confident."
Bure earlier confessed that she dealt with an eating disorder when "Full House" wrapped up. She would indulge in binge eating then throw up everything later out of guilt. Bure credits God and her family's strong support for helping her overcome bulimia.
