Why is self-harm rife among young girls?

Many girls between the ages of 10 and 14 see self-harming as "normal behaviour" as a result of the stress caused by pressure to be sexually mature, according to Girlguiding UK. Do you agree that the images in magazines and on TV are making young girls increasingly anxious about their appearance, and leading to self-destructive behaviour? Share your thoughts.

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  1.  
    geo from englishpartyorks says:
    Jul 28, 00:40

    where do they spend moste of their time, instead of being alone in their room with own pc and teli and a mobile and parents dont know what they are listening to or watching they should be enjoying a family life with the parents

    Is the media to blame for rising levels of self-harm in young girls?
    Yes
  2.  
    here from me says:
    Jul 27, 21:12

    mjs, I'm not sure he/she/it knows. Mr. Angry about something though. Straaaaaaaange....

    Is the media to blame for rising levels of self-harm in young girls?
    No
  3.  
    mjs from uk says:
    Jul 27, 21:07

    me what are you going on about this time ?

  4.  
    me from here says:
    Jul 27, 18:18

    if is not anorexic the its this
    bloody emo kids

    Is the media to blame for rising levels of self-harm in young girls?
    Yes
  5.  
    Mike Mac from Algarve, Portugal says:
    Jul 27, 15:14

    Elaine, I'm sure that what you do and say is of immensive value to the vulnerable. Bless you for your caring nature. You might have guessed from my attitude to the 'cheap shot' creatures, that I too have personal experience of child abuse within the immediate family, and know only too well what damage this does. Thank God that we had the love and support of the extended family to carry us through. I'm only too aware that as you say, there are many lost souls out there today who have nothing like that, so self-harm or worse is an understandable if tragic outcome for them. We survived, didn't we , but by comparison we were the lucky ones. Best wishes to you and yours.

    Is the media to blame for rising levels of self-harm in young girls?
    No

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