They show actors or models that are cool, that are accepted, that feel confident. And, as any teen knows, being a teen is not a time for confidence. The messages seem to say that if a teen strives to look like them then they will have confidence, too. I think we would be surprised to find out how many boys suffer from it than we would ever guess. The subject of boys who have eating disorders has been shut out and hasn't been publicized enough.
Guys can be just as interested in pursuing the ideal body image as girls.
The problems come when these kids overdo it. It's time to get this problem out in the open and not keep it hidden and all bottled up. Inc. All rights reserved.