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It’s not one thing, and it\u2019s definitely not a fixed thing. A negative body image is when one of these 4 gets distorted. Nowadays, this is becoming a major concern not just for adults who might have some awareness towards the topic, but also for our children. As reported by the Mental Health Foundation<\/a> the majority of kids between 11 and 16 years old who participated in the survey said how the look is important<\/strong> to them, and over half of them often worry<\/strong> about their appearance.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Although the effects of a distorted body image appear clearly in adolescence, the roots of a negative body image begin at a very young age. Children nowadays encounter unrealistic ideals and expectations wherever they turn their heads. They consume a lot of content that reflects messages about how their bodies “should” be instead how their bodies are. It\u2019s important to discuss<\/a> with your child how society functions and why media creates these \u201cperfect-bodies\u201d images.<\/p>\n Negative body image doesn\u2019t only affect how your child is looking at their body but also how they treat it. A distorted body image might push your child to extremes, thinking they\u2019ll be able to fix it. Eating disorders<\/a> are a direct outcome of a continuous negative body image, but many other mental health issues are caused by it such as depression<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Society and media around us set many ideals that we internalize and later pass it on to our children. negative body image happens when these ideals don\u2019t meet your child\u2019s perception of their body image. But, where do these ideals come from exactly?<\/p>\n Certain cartoons they might be watching as kids, teenagers’ shows and magazines, and of course social media, all of this is driving your child to believe that there are some bodies better than others. These media also show certain body features as more desirable, which will make anyone who’s different feel cautious about their body image.<\/p>\n Your child wants to be socially accepted<\/a>, they want to fit in. being rejected, teased, or bullied by their peers will cause them to believe they need to change something about themselves. Appearance-based bullying is very common, and teenagers suffer most of it.<\/p>\n Parents can contribute to their children\u2019s body image in direct and indirect ways. A negative body image is caused directly<\/strong> by a parent who keeps criticizing a child\u2019s looks and body. Parents tend sometimes to compare their child\u2019s body with other children\u2019s bodies; they also forget to complement their child\u2019s in front of people but shower others with positive and encouraging comments. Children who have a good relationship with their parents tend to have a positive body image.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you\u2019re<\/strong> concerned about your child’s behaviors towards their bodies, Make sure you seek professional help. This article was written by Farah Salaheddin; an educational content creator.<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Negative body image and children Body image is: How we see our bodies How we feel about our bodies How we believe others see our bodies How we treat our bodies It’s not one thing, and it\u2019s definitely not a fixed thing. 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Why is it important to talk about children\u2019s body image?<\/h3>\n
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The dangers of perfect bodies<\/h3>\n
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What affects children\u2019s body image<\/h3>\n
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Things parent do that creates a negative body image<\/h3>\n
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Things you can do to encourage a positive body image<\/h3>\n
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