Living in the 21st century, technology dominates almost every aspect of our lives from simple tasks like checking the time to advanced and innovated methods of paying. For teens and young adults, technology has become a way to not only connect with friends, but the world around them as well. Although it can be a great way to save memories and stay in touch with others, technology has also grown into a realm of self-hatred. The perfect bodies and attractive faces along with the stress of likes, friends, and followers that inevitably come with social media is causing adolescents to lose their self-esteem. Worrying about appearances or number of followers on social media can have unanticipated consequences on mindset and sense of self-worth.
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Surrounding teens with people who like them for who they are and support them can make the greatest difference. Being around those who also have low self-esteem, it’s easy to work together and help one another slowly build confidence. Being in such an environment, students can learn to build each other up rather than tear themselves down. The I am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L organization has a hope mentoring program where girls (ages ranging from 7-18) go through one-on-one mentoring where they can learn to identify their own strengths as well as “have the self-confidence and self-esteem to achieve their goals.” Similarly, school clubs can provide students with a safe environment where no one will judge them for being who they are. Being around others who accept them on a weekly or even daily basis can help teens and young adults learn to build their self-confidence. When people are with others like them, who encourage confidence, they are able to familiarize themselves with what it is like to have high …show more content…
Through the media platforms that are viewed daily, it has become difficult to avoid trains of self-doubt. As a result, adolescents are struggling socially, while relentlessly trying to fit in. If this issue is not addressed, more and more teens will fall victim to low levels of confidence, making it difficult for them to be themselves. Instead of living in a world of unique individuals, all we would have is millions of uniform people because no one has enough self-esteem to stand out. Having a school club or organization can help prevent this dystopia by providing students with a safe environment and surrounding them with like-minded and supportive peers. With an increase in self-esteem teens and young adults would be able to love themselves and set a good example for future
Surrounding teens with people who like them for who they are and support them can make the greatest difference. Being around those who also have low self-esteem, it’s easy to work together and help one another slowly build confidence. Being in such an environment, students can learn to build each other up rather than tear themselves down. The I am B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L organization has a hope mentoring program where girls (ages ranging from 7-18) go through one-on-one mentoring where they can learn to identify their own strengths as well as “have the self-confidence and self-esteem to achieve their goals.” Similarly, school clubs can provide students with a safe environment where no one will judge them for being who they are. Being around others who accept them on a weekly or even daily basis can help teens and young adults learn to build their self-confidence. When people are with others like them, who encourage confidence, they are able to familiarize themselves with what it is like to have high …show more content…
Through the media platforms that are viewed daily, it has become difficult to avoid trains of self-doubt. As a result, adolescents are struggling socially, while relentlessly trying to fit in. If this issue is not addressed, more and more teens will fall victim to low levels of confidence, making it difficult for them to be themselves. Instead of living in a world of unique individuals, all we would have is millions of uniform people because no one has enough self-esteem to stand out. Having a school club or organization can help prevent this dystopia by providing students with a safe environment and surrounding them with like-minded and supportive peers. With an increase in self-esteem teens and young adults would be able to love themselves and set a good example for future