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Today, almost everyone uses social media—from little kids to grandparents! Apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat help us stay connected, share pictures, and learn new things. There are many good things about social media, but sometimes it can make people feel bad about how they look—especially teenagers and children.

📸 Why Do People Feel This Way?

Have you ever looked at a picture online and thought, “I wish I looked like that”?
You’re not alone!

Many celebrities and influencers post beautiful pictures where their skin looks perfect, their hair is always just right, and their bodies seem flawless. But guess what? A lot of these pictures are edited or filtered to look that way.

That means the people in those photos don’t always look like that in real life. But when we see those pictures again and again, we start to compare ourselves—and that can make us feel unhappy with how we look.

💭 What Happens When We Compare?

Let’s be honest—everyone has something they feel shy about. Maybe it’s our nose, our height, or our weight. Social media can make us feel worse by showing us only the best parts of other people’s lives and appearances.

Some kids and teens start worrying about how they look in every photo. They try to pose at certain angles or add filters to look thinner or more muscular, just like the famous people they see online.

But remember: real beauty is not just what you see in pictures. It’s about being kind, confident, and being yourself.

🌍 The Truth About Beauty

The world is full of people with different shapes, colors, and styles—and that’s what makes it beautiful!

It’s okay to be different from others. You don’t have to look like someone on Instagram to be special. Every face has its own sparkle, and every person is unique in their own way.

Even celebrities are just people. They have freckles, pimples, messy hair, and off days too—they just don’t always show it. Wouldn’t it be nice if more stars showed their true selves? That would help everyone feel better about being real.

🌈 What Can We Do?

Here are some ways to stay happy and healthy while using social media:

✅ Limit your screen time
✅ Follow accounts that spread positivity
✅ Don’t compare yourself to edited photos
✅ Talk to someone if social media makes you feel bad
✅ Be kind to yourself and others—online and offline

💖 Be Real. Be You.

Everyone is beautiful in their own way. You don’t need to look like a model to feel amazing. What really matters is being kind, staying happy, and loving who you are.

Let’s all use social media in a way that lifts each other up—not brings us down. After all, being real is the most beautiful thing you can be!