Teasing or taunting children about their weight may seem like a common thing. However, a recent study has found that doing so can be very harmful to children. This can spoil their body image in the long run.
This study has been published in the Journal of Developmental Psychology. In this, researchers studied about 400 children of 10 years of age. These children were asked about the comments made by their parents, friends, and other people about their weight and physical appearance. After some time, the researchers again interviewed these children and evaluated their body image.
The study's shocking results
found that children who were teased about their weight were at a higher risk of developing an unhealthy body image. These weight-related comments reduce children's self-confidence and can make them hate their bodies. These children may adopt unhealthy eating habits in the future. The lead author of the study says that parents and children's peers should avoid commenting on children's weight. This can have a negative impact on the mental health of children.
What to do for healthy body image of children?
- Promote healthy eating habits with children.
- Motivate children to exercise.
- Praise children, especially their achievements.
- Teach children to respect their bodies.
Children's childhood is very important. During this time their habits and self-confidence are formed. Therefore, it is important that we behave
positively with children and protect their body image from getting spoiled.
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