The idea of being a size zero has evolved in recent years, turning from a fad into an obsession. The perfect image was originally achieved by Hollywood stars and more fortunate women, but eventually other girls began to obsess over shaping themselves to look like others. The obsession with being thin and “perfect” is a new wave that has taken the world by storm. Today, it seems like the pressure to have the perfect body for a size zero is everywhere. The pressure of society's vision of the perfect girl is all around us. Books, magazines, television, and other types of advertising and media all seem to place the image of perfection in the minds of teenagers everywhere. Even schools and other places that are supposed to help promote self-confidence can take the idea to extremes, sometimes crossing the line between demonstrating healthy living and promoting the trend of being thin. Music has also had an effect on the psyche of teenage girls. Song lyrics describing the perfect girl further promote the idea of maintaining the perfect body. One of the main influences...
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