How does social pressure affect the self image of teen girls?

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How does social pressure affect the self image of teen girls?

Nobody’s perfect, but media aimed at teen girls often makes them think they should be. Psychologist Jennifer Hartstein, PsyD, discusses ways that parents can help kids love themselves no matter what they see on TV.

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