Instagram can make teens feel bad about their body, but parents can help. Here’s how

The Conversation – Gemma Sharp, Jasmine Fardouly, Marilyn Bromberg, Tama Leaver, and Ysabel Gerrard

Last week Facebook’s internal research revealed Instagram’s toxic effects on some young people’s body image — particularly girls. One study by Facebook of teen Instagram users in the US and UK found more than 40% of those who reported feeling “unattractive” said the feelings started when using Instagram.

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