Body Image Jokes = Not Funny

Posted On 26 March 2011

A GraphJam from today.

As a father of two girls, I unfortunately don’t find this to be funny. I worry that they will someday stop listening to me when I tell them they are beautiful or pretty and they will end up feeling like this.

(Their future boyfriends/spouses are already in trouble. They just don’t know it yet.)

Ryan Markel

I'm a career support professional and team leader with over two decades of experience. I believe in leading and coaching teams of humans through active listening and empathy. I also work to broaden the understanding of these concepts, as well as of the importance of remote work, a culture of graceful mistakes, and diversity of thought in everyday work environments.

2 comments on “Body Image Jokes = Not Funny”

kera says:

26 March 2011 at 02:17

Nicely put, Ryan. More dads need to stand up for their daughters like this! Your girls are lucky to have someone in their corner this way. It’s a tough haul out here – for any of us (M or F) that aren’t models – keeping self-esteem in tact in spite of it all. Just keep telling them, and showing them, how they’re beautiful, no matter what, and helping them know deep down that inner beauty and confidence ultimately trump great cheekbones and a perfect complexion (and they last longer, too).
Coco says:

26 March 2011 at 05:37

I completely agree with the above comment… the fact that you’ve even recognised it means your daughters are already a step ahead of alot of other girls!
xo

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