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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Danni Scott

'I don't want social media to take over my 8-year-old's life - she's already suffering'

Social media has long been at the centre for issues surrounding body image and self-esteem, with celebrities such as Lizzo and Timothy Chalamet condemning the pressures of apps like Instagram and TikTok.

This doesn't just impact celebrities though, with regular users bombarded with images of flawless looks and expensive lifestyles of influencers and even their own friends.

Unfortunately, this pressure doesn't start when you become an adult, as Internet Matters released its annual report that shows teens and children are suffering from this too - especially girls around the age of 10 who are experiencing it for the first time.

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