There could be millions of things that make parenting a teen model can be difficult, one of them could be the problem of poor body image of their child. Children or teenagers these days are exposed to all sorts of media. With the internet and cable TV, the influences that young people have these days - bulimic actresses and anorexic models - may affect the way he or she perceives herself and her body. Especially for a teen model who is exposed to a weight-obsessed industry.
So what can a parent do to promote positive body image on their teen model?
1. Set an example. Parents will always be the role models of their children, no matter what. So practice a positive outlook on your body, too, start by not being so obsessed with your waistline!
2. When you see your teen model gazing at her reflection for too long, as if inwardly contemplating her imperfections, stop her. Limit mirror-time in your home.
3. Always speak out the positive things you see about other people, yourself and your child. Instead of commenting on how big your neighbor's butt is, comment on the good things about his/her appearance instead, like "she has beautiful, full lips" or "I like the way Jane wears her hair."
4. Watch TV with him/ her. It will give you an idea of his/ her influences. That way, you will have an idea where his insecurities may come from.
5. Discuss how the media sometimes make a bigger deal of things even though they are not. Tell her about the things that media do that make the bodies in magazines unrealistic. Better yet, show him/ her un-photoshopped pictures of Britney Spears (You can find hundreds of them on the internet). That will get your point across.
Parenting a teen model can be very challenging. You have to have patience as well communicate well to your child so that he or she may have a more positive body image.
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