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0:00 Sometimes I think what social media is is a way of saying, "Let me show you who I am and you'll tell me if I'm good enough." I don't want a kid to think their worth is tied to any one thing or any even two things. Your worth is defined in a very very narrow way. And then, ironically, kids will put more energy into that because who doesn't want to be more affirmed in feeling worthy? Social media is a really powerful influence in terms of an outside in definition of ourel. Did people like my picture? Am I included in the group versus a picture someone else posted that they were all together and I wasn't there? There is such pressure for everyone. But definitely our girls for this outside in way of defining selfworth. Plus, on social media, we know our girls are flooded with images of other girls, other women that have a very, very narrowly defined sense of what beauty, but really of what worth and identity look like.
1:08 That's dangerous.
Summary
- Social media encourages individuals to seek validation through likes and comments.
- Young people, especially girls, may tie their self-worth to external approval.
- There is significant pressure to conform to a narrow standard of beauty and identity.
- Social media can exacerbate feelings of exclusion and inadequacy.
- The portrayal of idealized lives and appearances can distort reality for impressionable users.
- A focus on external validation can detract from intrinsic self-worth and personal identity.
- The influence of social media is particularly pronounced among girls, affecting their mental health and self-image.