Many youths fret about the way they look, about their face, hair, figure and physique. To make matters worse, a teenager’s appearance can change so rapidly that, according to one psychologist, youths often “feel like strangers in their own bodies.” Body image is part of self-image. It can affect a person’s self-confidence and what he does and does not do in life. A healthy concern about your appearance makes good sense. However, when you become so self-conscious that you withdraw from others or feel bad about yourself, then such concern is no longer healthy. Why Do You Think You Are Not Attractive? Interestingly, distress over personal appearance is not always due to real physical defects. What then makes well-formed youths think they are not attractive? Scrutiny of peers, due Read More

A lot of arguments occur between teens and their parents over what they wear. Admittedly, tastes vary, and you do have a right to your opinions. But should this mean that ‘anything goes’ when it comes to how you dress? What You Wear Sends a Message Clothing sends out a message, a statement to others about you. It can whisper conscientiousness, stability, high moral standards. Or it can shout rebellion and discontent. It can ever serve as a form of identification. Someone said, “The way we dress has a remarkable impact on the people we meet and greatly affects how they treat us.” Little wonder your parents are so concerned about how you dress. To them it is more than an issue of personal taste. They want you to send out the right message, one that projects you as a balanced, Read More