Things You Should Never Say to Girls
The 4 Types of Phrases That Will Bring Down Your Daughter's Self-Esteem
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Between magazine articles on how to get that sexy Summer bod, celebrities promoting waist trainers and lip plumpers on social media, and the constant exposure to images of "perfect" women who appear flawless, thin, and beautiful at all times, it can be hard to be a girl with a positive body image. Although it's important to impart knowledge on your daughter about what it means to be healthy and how to fuel her growing body with diet and exercise, there's a thin line between helping and hurting her confidence and vision of herself.
According to GoodTherapy, "Individuals who have what can be considered a negative or unhealthy body image tend to become preoccupied with what they feel to be bodily flaws and may have a distorted perception of physical features. They may feel uncomfortable in their own bodies; find it difficult to accept the way they look; or experience discomfort, dissatisfaction, shame, or even disgust in relation to their appearance."
The following phrases have the potential to negatively influence your daughter's body image or her relationships with food: