How can we parents help our daughters discover healthy self-esteem in this materialistic society that constantly stresses perfect beauty and size? A society surrounded by media and fashion magazines that are obsessed with women’s looks constantly telling us that we can look better if we would only use this new product. Airbrushing and Photoshop create distorted images that our girls aspire to become. And too often, movies, videos, reality TV shows, and advertisements all portray women and girls in a demeaning manner. Body posture, exposed clothing and facial expressions do not mirror a woman who lives with self-dignity and self-worth. Our girls have come to define beauty with impossible body measurements. Often they end up feeling that they just don’t measure up. Disregarding the cost to one’s self-image, the heart and soul that lie within become easily ignored. The emphasis on the perfect pose creates a culture where it is hard to see beyond one’s clothing or figure to realize the intrinsic value of a human being.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Mar 2014 21:55:06 +0000
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