SELF IMAGE

INFLUENCES

• Media
• Music
• Friends
• Family
• Bullies

MEDIA

• The most influential people in today's society are celebrities
• The most influenced are teenagers
• Trends and fashion make a huge impact on the lives of the average American
• The image of beauty is altered dramatically
• The idea of the perfect body is paper thin

MUSIC

• Male icons in music tend to objectify women.
• Portrayals of women in slave-like manner.
• Violent lyrics cause males to change their ideas of "being a man"
• Females in music videos often moving inappropriately

FRIENDS, FAMILY, BULLIES

• Every teenager seeks a sense of belonging.
• When lacking a supportive family, teens feel prone to failure.
• Bullies tend to be relentless and play a huge part in self image.
• When having no way to vent, teens choose wrong paths.

"LOVE ME" CAMPAIGN

• Assembly
• Compliment contest
• "Love me" Lesson plans
• Letters to parent about communication with your child