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[quote=Anonymous]I think maybe teens who are not very bright might believe they are beautiful just because their mom tells them but most teens are able to assess variations in attractiveness in their peers and in themselves and are not so simple that a platitude gives them self confidence. I had parents who were honest. We talked about appearance and weight and all the different ways that people are different and have different strengths, talents, personalities, characteristics etc that make them who they are and that while everyone as a whole package has a great deal to offer, not everyone is beautiful, not everyone is athletic, not everyone is smart etc. Since it was never matter of fact and part of conversations throughout our lives, it allowed us to grow up with very positive body image, strong self confidence, and it was a good thing, not a bad. We weren't put down, my parents were just very logical, realistic people who told it like it was. None of us needed therapy.[/quote]
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