Social Media and Body Image
This week a
video has been created that will focus on how social media may play a role in
an adolescent’s perception of their body image. Statistics will be
discussed, body image will be defined, and ideas will be offered to improve the discussion in
your home about promoting positive body image. After you view the video,
look below for this week’s challenge and survey. Also, we invite you to engage
in the discussion by leaving a comment below.
Challenge:
- How will you and your family be more aware of social media?
- Do you know what social media platforms your child uses?
- Take notice of discussions in your home on potential negative body talk and make corrections where needed.
- Promote more positive body talk by being the example.
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