Anonymous wrote:Yikes, the grumpy trolls are out in full force on this post. I would echo the other poster's comment about keeping her off of social media. There are way too many filters being used, to the point that nobody can tell what is real and what isn't anymore. I thought it was bad when I was young and we had fashion magazines, but now it's even worse because they are seeing supposedly "real" people.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Oh my god, OP. It’s obvious you’ve already fixated way too much on her looks. Good luck with that.
This would be really funny if you knew me. I’m extremely unconcerned about looks. I’m in love with my daughter and think she’s gorgeous.
You're her mom, it's not like you're unbiased here. Stop focusing on the external.
Why did you assume this
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Oh my god, OP. It’s obvious you’ve already fixated way too much on her looks. Good luck with that.
This would be really funny if you knew me. I’m extremely unconcerned about looks. I’m in love with my daughter and think she’s gorgeous.
Anonymous wrote:Get her off all social media. There isn't one thing about social media that will be helpful for teens.
Anonymous wrote:I don't have daughters but I'd be inclined to tell her that when she wakes up is the flattest her tummy is ever going to be that day, and that every influencer is taking photos at 7am without breathing in and it's all a farce that we need to accept and be annoyed at and move on. Point out her weight is healthy/slim, and her diet and exercise are great (making assumptions but you imply this). She, you, and 99% of real women that are not weight lifters are not going to have washboard tummies, but a good number of young and thin-ish women pretend to. Now what do you want for dinner and do you want to see that movie this weekend?
I'd also add that if I did have daughters and I let them use social media, I would be a.) bombarding my own ticktock with healthy role model accounts to influence her feed, and b.) adding positive role model accounts to her social media to enforce balance. When she turns 18 is she wants to unfollow, fine I guess. I think my son gets this just by being in the house with me.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Oh my god, OP. It’s obvious you’ve already fixated way too much on her looks. Good luck with that.
This would be really funny if you knew me. I’m extremely unconcerned about looks. I’m in love with my daughter and think she’s gorgeous.
Drink every time OP tells us how beautiful she is.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who thinks these threads about fat and thin dds are posted by trolls?
They all have a pedo vibe.
Anonymous wrote:Am I the only one who thinks these threads about fat and thin dds are posted by trolls?
Anonymous wrote:My DD actually did have a problem with how her stomach wasn't "flat" like what she saw on TV, the internet and at school...if she could pinch anything it would stress her out. This quickly spiraled into an eating disorder and the need for intensive outpatient therapy for 4 months to overcome anorexia. I don't think that OP is crazy to worry about her child feeling this way. My DD was not obsessed with social media and prior to this incidence always seemed to have body positivity and confidence. It was a horrible year to go through watching her suffer like that. OP I am not saying that your DD will turn into this - but you are smart to encourage her to make good choices in eating and being positive about her body. Jut keep an eye on her and hoepfully it is just a phase that will pass.
Anonymous wrote:If your DD wants rock-hard abs, then she needs to start working out. Lots of core work. Encourage her to build some muscle tone.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Get her off all social media. There isn't one thing about social media that will be helpful for teens.
Getting a teen off social media is not the solution. Social media is here to stay and unavoidable. OP's DD will see it through her friends.