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We are struggling with what a \u201cnormal\u201d body is.<\/p><p>As a culture, we are generally heavier than in past generations. But when someone says, \u201cI\u2019m fat,\u201d we need to ask: where does that perception come from? What determines that belief?<\/p><p>How do we define whether someone is overweight? Are we comparing ourselves to something unrealistic?<\/p><p>For example, research shows that both men and women who view pornography tend to experience more body image issues. Why? Because they are comparing themselves to unrealistic, highly produced images that are not reflective of real life.<\/p><p>If that kind of content influences perception, then what about social media, television, or platforms like TikTok that consistently present certain body types? When young people don\u2019t match those images, they may start to believe something is wrong with them.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to help our children understand what a healthy version of themselves looks like. A better question might be: what do you want your body to be able to do?<\/p><p>For example, \u201cI want to run a mile\u201d or \u201cI want to run a 5K.\u201d Great\u2014let\u2019s train for that. Now we\u2019re teaching them to take action toward a goal rather than waiting for change to happen.<\/p><p>The same applies to nutrition. We shouldn\u2019t focus on dieting to lose weight, because that rarely works long-term. Instead, we focus on becoming healthier. 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How can I help her?<\/p><p>I really like that question. We\u2019re seeing a lot of that right now\u2014seniors wondering, \u201cWhere am I going to go?\u201d<\/p><p>I want to look at this from a relational perspective. When teens are trying to make these decisions, there\u2019s often some separation anxiety involved. Questions like: Do I dare move away from home? Can I handle being far from my family?<\/p><p>Some teens can\u2019t wait to leave, while others feel more hesitant. Both reactions are normal.<\/p><p>When your child is struggling with a decision, I like to use a simple exercise. Have them set aside about 30 minutes\u2014though it can be done in as little as 10\u2014and write down anything that comes to mind about what they would like to do after high school. There are no right or wrong answers.<\/p><p>Next, have them rank those options from most appealing to least appealing. 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Dating at a young age could mean learning how to socially interact, or it could mean being in an exclusive relationship that involves physical and emotional bonding.<\/p><p>Yes, that can be risky\u2014but it doesn\u2019t have to be. If I\u2019m simply interacting with someone I\u2019m interested in, is that dating? We first need to define what dating actually means.<\/p><p>Are teens spending too much time alone together? That could be concerning. But another important factor is that children need to develop social skills. They need to interact in positive ways.<\/p><p>This is quite different from when I was younger. Research by Jean Twenge in her book <em>iGen<\/em> suggests that this generation is actually having less sex than previous generations. Adolescents today are more likely to spend time with their parents than with their peers.<\/p><p>I\u2019m a strong advocate for helping young people develop social skills. 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                                                 <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0f0367469cfd4e3ccd96\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-a17174a\" data-parent=\"#accordion-69cfd4e3ccd96\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>What are some ways body image issues show up in boys, and how can I best respond to it?<\/p><p>There is a very real cultural challenge we\u2019re facing right now, and that is body dysmorphia. We are struggling to understand what a \u201cnormal\u201d body even looks like.<\/p><p>As a culture, we are generally heavier than in the past. But when someone says, \u201cI\u2019m fat,\u201d we need to ask: where does that perception come from? What determines that belief?<\/p><p>How are we defining whether someone is overweight? What are we comparing ourselves to?<\/p><p>Research has shown that both men and women who view pornography tend to experience more body image issues. Why? Because they are comparing themselves to unrealistic, highly produced images that are not reflective of real life.<\/p><p>If that kind of content shapes perception, then what about television, social media, or platforms like TikTok that constantly display certain body types? When someone doesn\u2019t match those images, they may begin to believe something is wrong with them.<\/p><p>That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to help our children understand what a healthy version of themselves looks like.<\/p><p>A better question to ask might be: what would you like your body to be able to do that it can\u2019t do right now? For example, \u201cI\u2019d like to run a mile\u201d or \u201cI\u2019d like to run a 5K.\u201d Great\u2014let\u2019s train for that.<\/p><p>This shifts the focus toward action and growth rather than comparison.<\/p><p>The same applies to nutrition. We don\u2019t change our diet just to lose weight\u2014because that approach rarely works long-term. Instead, we focus on becoming healthier. 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