The article explores the tensions of parenting a daughter in a beauty-obsessed culture, especially from the perspective of a fashion writer. The author struggles with feelings of hypocrisy as she reflects on her daughter's admiration for beauty standards portrayed in games and the fashion industry. As her daughter engages in activities that promote extreme beauty ideals, the author worries about the implications of such influences on self-image and mental health. The rise of body dysmorphia and the trend of prejuvenation amongst youths further intensifies her concerns about societal pressures to conform to beauty norms.
Raising a daughter in an age where the cult of beauty is extreme and perfectionism is gamified feels increasingly fraught, especially being a fashion writer.
Working in fashion should make anyone feel like a hypocrite. We promote self-expression yet also commodify trends that encourage excessive consumption.
My daughter’s admiration for the fashion world brings joy, but I worry about the implications of a narrowing fashion lens and a culture obsessed with image.
Body dysmorphia is rising among girls, and the prevalence of elaborate skincare rituals among tweens highlights a concerning trend towards prejuvenation in today's youth.
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