Alternatively, it may be that parents treat girls differently, but are not aware of it (E. M. Arredondo et al, 864). In an observational study, OlveraEzzell et al. found that Latino mothers were more involved with controlling their daughter’s behaviors than with their sons (E. M. Arredondo et al, 864). If indeed, mothers treat girls differently than boys, their behaviors may be influenced by several factors such as the concern that their daughters will become overweight and likely face health or self-esteem issues. This can eventually lead to serious issues such as teasing by their peer group; these concerns may reflect society’s pressures toward thinness, particularly among women and young adolescent
