Social Media is Damaging our Youth

In the age of social media ‘influencers’ and the show that all our youth seem to watch; Love Island; people cling on to knowing everything there is to know about these individuals from where they go on holiday, to their make-up and gym routines. ‘Influencers’ are giving students a ‘warped’ or ‘distorted’ understanding of a healthy body image. Online celebrities need to be more transparent when posting to ensure children are not misled by applying filters or enhanced images.

Worrying statistics

Accordingly, to the latest data, 40 per cent of teenagers admitted that images on social media had made them worry about their own body image; very worrying numbers that can contribute to mental health which can cause serious problems. Children believe and act according to what they see as they will trust that it is the norm.

All social media companies, influencers, streaming sites and television programmes, like Love Island, must take responsibility more seriously to ensure that our young develop feeling proud of their own bodies and feel comfortable in their own skin.

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