My Gawg! but you read fast!!
I had been reviewing this thread and noticing Art's remarks about growing up with notions about having to match or emulate what was put before him via media and his subsequent rebellion and researched media influence on young girls-being the parent of one and one who was greatly influenced and, being who I was or am, coming up so greatly short of what was shown.
While I know both genders are heavily influenced by commercial perceptions, I think young girls have a harder time dealing with their shortcomings as they pertain to these false ideals. The 'love me because I'm beautiful' syndrome can and does have fatal consequences.
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