Body Issues
Twelve Year Olds – Sex Earlier and Rougher
I came across this article and sadly what I read is very true. Having seen and heard this personally, 12 years is most likely the average range for exposure. But I believe that, even as young as 9-10 years old, girls are being peer pressured to the point that they fall into the traps of…
Read MoreEating Healthy Turns Into A Lie
Have you ever heard the expression of “eating healthy” and that exercise is good for you? Hear Jenny’s story of wanting to be healthy but surprisingly those positive words turned into lies and some serious body issues.
Read MoreKim’s photo’s – Art or Porn and It’s Impact on Our Teens
In light of the recent exposure of Kim Kardashian, many have voiced their opinions about whether or not it was acceptable. No one really knows why Kim Kardashian chose this step but several questions that came to mind when I thought about this unveiling is – What was the goal and message of these viral…
Read MoreChew and Spit, Chew and Spit
She was only 17 years old but started at eight in learning how to control her weight. With huge issues at home that were beyond her ability to fix, she focused on one thing that she could control – chew and spit. It only took one comment to set her off and she then became…
Read MoreCameron Russell (Model) Speaks Truth About Body Image
Every girl would love to be a model. A dream come true to many. However, there is a lie behind those pictures that young girls don’t know. Body issues are distorted today like never before among pre-teen/teen girls. We need to teach them about the true image of ourselves – a beauty made by God.…
Read MoreReasons That People Have Given For Why They Self Harm
Reasons why young people and children self-harm. An excellent article and must-read. Please take the time to inform yourself and share with others who may be know someone who self-harms.
Read MorePorn before puberty…
Powerful article for all parents to read and see! Don’t be blind to what your kids are doing. Talk to your teens about this subject. If they aren’t afraid of what they are doing, then you shouldn’t be afraid of talking about it.
Read MoreBleaching Her Skin to Fit In
The airbrush machine was running and the pigments filled in the cup. Slowly and methodically, the gun of the airbrush went up and down her arm showing the new skin color she so desperately wanted. When she finished with disappointment again over her latest experiment, she went back to the cyber world and researched…
Read MoreDo you shave your legs?
“Do you shave your legs?” he asked. “No.” she replied. “Then you need to because you’re looking like a hairy monkey!” he responded. That one comment started her journey into negative body imaging and low self-esteem for the next 5 years. She was only 10 when that comment was made. Little did she know that…
Read MoreIs Cutting Becoming the New Anorexia of Today?
Cutting. It is one of the fastest growing self-harm issues of today among teens. Many parents assume that it only happens among girls which is true to an extent, but as you look at the alarming statistics, boys also self-harm and are not too far behind. Studies show that cutting can start as young…
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