Friday Five - Self Image

Today was picture day at school. As I walked into the gym I saw the girls peering into small compact mirrors fixing their hair and adding a bit of lipstick. Therefore I thought I'd make today's Friday Five about children and self image.

If you haven't seen the Dove REAL Beauty Videos, they are a MUST see for all who care about our young people's development.

• http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=iYhCn0jf46U
  Dove Evolution - a 1 minute video displaying the use of cosmetics and technology to create a warped perception of video in today's young women
• http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1731400614466797113
  A powerful 1 minute video that shows that young girls are not immune to self image issues
• http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=8klueT2OK_I
  Another short video similar to the Dove Beauty Videos, but featuring a young man.
• http://pdtogo.com/smart/?p=91
  A Complete Lesson with Accompanying Smartboard Files relating to Female Body Image
• http://pdtogo.com/smart/?p=92
  A Complete Lesson with Accompanying Smarboard Files relating to Male Body Image