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Negative Self Image

What Is Meant By Negative Self Image Among Teenagers?

Self image is in actual the mental image teens develop of themselves and the types of image they develop at their young age is important as these can change their life to self destructive if they develop negative self image among them. These images decide the types of community, friends they choose as well as their performance at schools. Negative self image is most commonly found among teens and it can cause several problems in their life such as they are not at all courageous enough to face their problems, always make wrong decisions in their life, never trust their feelings, facing failures in all fields, lack of confidence, become addicted to drugs and alcohol etc. Besides this, they become self destructive and can commit suicide as they regard themselves as worthless for everyone.

Problems Faced By Teens Due To This Teenage Problem:

Teens mainly developed this feeling due to negligence by their parents, failure at schools or some other social and psychological reasons. They are not aware about the harmful effects of this type of feelings on their life and never want to develop positive attitude towards them. Due to this they suffer lots of problems in their careers, home, society etc such as

- suicidal tendencies
- unprotected sex
- drug and alcohol addiction
- depression
- dark career
- pregnancy
- low confidence
- social demerits

Programs for Treating Youths with Negative Self Image:

Various programs and camps are arranged in our country for these types of teenagers which are helpful to modify their behavior and develop positive self image among them. These programs provide proper supervision, numerous adventurous and recreational activities which can help them to understand their talents and skills which they are possessing. Moreover they develop confidence among them for facing challenges of their life courageously and overcome their shyness after performing in groups. Some of these programs provide facilities of residence and hygienic meals in highly structured and encouraging environment.

Necessary Steps for Parents:

Parents should take all possible steps in order to change teens negative behavior such as they should encourage their child, support their decisions, shower unconditional love, motivate them to join some adventurous camps for their all round development as well as they should give proper care and supervision without harming them physically. Moreover they should praise their child for their good work and try to understand their feelings and correct their behavior.