Orlando Christian Counselor on Self Esteem and Social Media
From Toddlers and Tiaras to Instagram Beauty Pageants, young girls are throwing themselves onto the merciless stage of judgment, comparisons, criticism and pain.
According to an ABC News report, "Among the hottest activities on social media these days is Instagram's beauty contests, where young girls go head-to-head in cyber beauty pageants online and on their phones, allowing anyone, even complete strangers, to vote for who is the prettiest"
Self-esteem for adolescent girls is unlike any other generation. So when you compare to teenage girls 30 or 40 years ago, to this millennial generation, it is a very difficult comparison.
Among adolescent girls, negative self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, poor socialization skills, and oversexualization account for a large percentage of diagnosed cases of major depressive disorder.
What is self-esteem?
The American Psychological Association defines self-esteem as . . . Read Entire Article at http://www.totallifecounseling.com/2013/04/instagram-beauty-pageants-teen-girls-self-esteem-toddlers-tiaras-tips-for-parents
Author Jada Jackson Collins
Read More Free Bullying Tips & Interview at http://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com/ or Call (407) 248-0030
According to an ABC News report, "Among the hottest activities on social media these days is Instagram's beauty contests, where young girls go head-to-head in cyber beauty pageants online and on their phones, allowing anyone, even complete strangers, to vote for who is the prettiest"
Self-esteem for adolescent girls is unlike any other generation. So when you compare to teenage girls 30 or 40 years ago, to this millennial generation, it is a very difficult comparison.
Among adolescent girls, negative self-esteem, body dissatisfaction, poor socialization skills, and oversexualization account for a large percentage of diagnosed cases of major depressive disorder.
What is self-esteem?
The American Psychological Association defines self-esteem as . . . Read Entire Article at http://www.totallifecounseling.com/2013/04/instagram-beauty-pageants-teen-girls-self-esteem-toddlers-tiaras-tips-for-parents
Author Jada Jackson Collins
Read More Free Bullying Tips & Interview at http://www.TotalLifeCounseling.com/ or Call (407) 248-0030
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