Re “I’m a teen who sees how social media makes many obsess over appearances. This must stop” (March 28): Writer Saige Glazier provides powerful information in her take on how social media affects teenagers’ appearance.
I agree with her. I am a teenage girl who has many friends who have social media and I see how they prioritize their appearance over intelligence. I get to see this firsthand while I’m sitting in my classes — students doing their makeup and hair rather than their assignments. Social media has created a false image of how we should look, causing teens to compare themselves to others. People hardly tell the difference between facial filters or people’s natural complexion. This has caused major damage to our society, making some believe beauty is the key to success when in reality education is the key to success.
We must speak out about the damage that social media is doing to teens and break down the false image of beauty.
— Kailey Long, San Diego
