‘The ‘Am I pretty’ test – The Dove Self-Esteem Project
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    Explore what ‘beauty’ actually means

    Remind her that beautiful women come in all shapes and sizes. Explain that what she looks like is only a small part of who she is and shouldn’t overshadow her skills and talents

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    View a few ‘Am I pretty?’ videos with your daughter

    Start a discussion about why she thinks these girls are seeking approval from strangers. Express and encourage compassion for these girls and avoid being judgemental

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    Encourage your daughter to speak up

    Ask her to tell you if she or a friend has been, or is being, bullied online. Reassure her that she won’t be in trouble and you only want to help

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    Don’t prevent her using social media

    That could lead her to use it in ways where you can't monitor her. Instead, insist that you approve and can oversee any social media accounts she wants to set up

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    Make her aware of privacy settings on social media sites

    Ensure she doesn’t share private information, such as her phone number or email address, in public

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    Talk to her about risks

    Discuss the potential dangers of putting photos and videos of herself online – particularly those that, like the ‘Am I pretty’ test, involve her self-esteem. Remind her that, even if she deletes something, it may never be completely erased – even if it appears like it has been erased at the time

                
             

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