Body image and the desire to be thin begins developing in early childhood, especially for girls, according to a psychology textbook. The media is thought to significantly contribute to perpetuating the desire to be thin. The document asks for thoughts on how to apply biblical principles in addressing this issue with children.

1. Your textbook states that body image—how a person believes
he/she looks—begins to be important in early childhood,
especially for girls (Papalia et al., 2011). It has been suggested
that the media plays a significant part in perpetuating the desire
to be thin. What are your thoughts? How would you apply
biblical principles to address this issue with your children?