Why do so many teenage girls feel that they have to be skinny?

Answer 1

I honestly don't know. I'm a sixteen year old guy, and I personally find girls desire to be so thin both disappointing and physically unattractive. A healthy weight is perfect in my opinion, both in taste and as an indication of self confidence and the refusal to conform to society's 'standards'.

Answer 2

B/c Of Models, Magazines, Television. Me Personally I Think Skinny Gurlz Look Trashy! Their Clothes Don't Fit Right, They Look Utterly Disgusting!!...I Think Gurls Look Good And Beautiful More Filled Out, Rather Like A Stick!...I Mean Honestly How Could They Be Happy With Themselves?...Thick Gurls Get More Attention, Than Sticks!...No Offense To Anyone But That's My Opinion!..For All You Stick Gurlz Out There, Gain Sum Weight You Would Look Way Better!!...Don't Let The Media, And Peer Pressure Get To You!!

Answer 3

They see how desirable the skinny models are or the thin celebrities and they don't think enough of themselves to know any better. It's a conifidence thing sometimes, but other times it's because we over stress that skinny is beautiful and it's the way things should be. I think someone put it best when they said beautiful people are freaks of nature and are idolized for the wrong reasons. They should be idolized because they are good people not because they're beautiful on the outside.

Answer 4

Not every teenager that IS skinny is that way because she feels she 'needs' to be. Everyone has a different body type. Some teens are skinny, some are heavy, and all the types in the middle.

Don't assume every skinny kid is that way because she worships models. I think that's pretty insulting to think that low of our teens. Most of them are quite smart about health.

Answer 5

Cause most hot, cool teenage stores that everyone shops at only carry small sizes and if they do have bigger sizes they dont look right. Like Abercrombie and Hollister dont even have the size XL. They only go up to L but the have a XS. Discrimination Station right there.

Answer 6

They feel the media is right about how girls should be. Peer pressure also gets to them. Some do it because they think they will attract boys that way =/. They view themselves negatively so they try to get themselves too skinny. Becoming anorexic is an unhealthy life style, and they shouldn't follow it.

Answer 7

Presssssssure from the media, peers, etc. Although, one of the MOST beautiful teenage girls i know if not skinny she has a full beautiful body.

Answer 8

because this is the way society is today. you'll see girls in the bathroom sticking there fingers down there throat and puking just for some guy that most likely wont even acknowledge that she exsist. Im skinny because it runs in my family.. not because i like to gag myself to impress other people. Teenagers should just grow up and learn to love and respect their bodies and be happy for what god gave you

Answer 9

it really is sad, but TV doesnt help this issue. Most of the people you see on TV are airbrushed perfect. And the ones on calendars and posters are just the same. It gives an unrealistic idea of what women should look like. I think that the most beautiful people are those who are comfortable and confident in their own skin, regardless of age or race. It happens everywhere, and individuality should be celebrated.....

Answer 10

I want people to accept me so i wanna be skinny. Im a size 3 jeans and i feel i need to go lower and be thinner but my case is different my mom tells me i should be skinner