Is Your Daughter a Diva?
-April 2, 2009-Comments (1)
Today's culture puts quite a bit of value on looks. And while there is nothing wrong with wanting to look nice, have we taken it too far? There is no doubt that our society's vanity is taking a toll on our daughters, but do you have a realistic view of the full impact? I'm not sure I realized the implications until I read the Newsweek article "Generation Diva: How our obsession with beauty is changing our kids."
It is scary to think that our children are growing up thinking that their inner value is based on their outer appearance and that they will do almost anything to be considered beautiful. As Christian parents, we must fight the trend. We must teach our children (girls and boys) that their worth is found in their identity in Christ, not in anything of this world.
Are you shocked by the facts in this article? Is this a struggle in your home? What are some ways parents can fight this trend and instill healthy self-worth in their children?
Comments (1)
Not really shocked by it, but it's never been a real struggle in our house. We don't place a lot of value in the outer appearance of our kid (cute as she may be), but there are quite a few who do. We definitely place more worth on values, friends, helping - generally who you actually are and doing your best. We also repeat to her that she's special because God made her and loves her. That's even more important. :)
As for fighting the trend - the first step is to acknowledge it and decide where your line is. Then don't cross it, even if it's tough. Make sure your kid knows where you stand as well so when it inevitably comes up in school they won't be resentful of the parents for their choices, but will understand and be able to defend those choices.
Posted on April 2, 2009 9:25 AM