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How to build self-esteem in teenagers?

I have noticed that my daughter, because she watches various profiles on social media, has started to develop complexes. She comes to me and my wife with absurd ideas like nose jobs, ear surgeries, etc. Out of curiosity, I once sat next to her to see what exactly she was looking at on her phone. It was, of course, the profiles of celebrities, whose pictures do not reflect reality in any way - flawless skin, huge eyes, small noses, flat stomachs. Despite our explanations, our daughter increasingly looks at herself critically, although she never had any problems with self-confidence before and had a high sense of self-worth. We suggested she meet with a psychologist, but she claims that she needs to think about it. Question to you: how can we help her? Translations do not help, conversations do not help, praising her does not help. Perhaps there are certain behaviors/methods that we can adopt to build her self-esteem? I am eager to hear all advice and suggestions.

I have noticed that my daughter, because she watches various profiles on social media, has started to develop complexes. She comes to me and my wife with absurd ideas like nose jobs, ear surgeries, etc. Out of curiosity, I once sat next to her to see what exactly she was looking at on her phone. It was, of course, the profiles of celebrities, whose pictures do not reflect reality in any way - flawless skin, huge eyes, small noses, flat stomachs. Despite our explanations, our daughter increasingly looks at herself critically, although she never had any problems with self-confidence before and had a high sense of self-worth. We suggested she meet with a psychologist, but she claims that she needs to think about it. Question to you: how can we help her? Translations do not help, conversations do not help, praising her does not help. Perhaps there are certain behaviors/methods that we can adopt to build her self-esteem? I am eager to hear all advice and suggestions.

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