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Posted on:06/22/2004
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Why do teens compare their body weight to the weight of others?
Submitted on 06/10/04 at 03:48:12
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| Teens and adults compare themselves to others because we live in a culture that constantly bombards us with images of what is cute, successful, sexy, and acceptable.
It is very hard to become conscious about the pressure to look or be a particular way, and to begin to identify your own standard of beauty. There are some great sites to help - like Body Positive and New Moon Magazine.
Good luck.
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Answered By:
Nancy Brown
, Ed.S, M.A., Ph.D.
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