Episode 3: THEIR EYES ARE WATCHING. We explore how our pop culture impacts the self-images of our teenage girls. February is: Teen Dating Violence Prevention and Awareness Month; and Eating Disorder Awareness Month. * 55% of 7- to 12-year-old girls say they want to be thinner; * almost half of girls in 5th-12th grade reported wanting to lose weight because of magazine pictures; * 22% of teen girls have texted nude or semi-nude photos of themselves; * 1 in 3 teens in relationships have experienced the most serious forms of dating violence and abuse. Visit our website, www.thenewagenda.net for resources on how to start a conversation with your children. Please share this video with other moms and dads!
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