Do you always like the way you look? It’s easy to have a critical view of our own body and see only flaws in the mirror. Many kids also struggle with having a positive body image. As they grow and their bodies change, they can become uncomfortable with themselves. Add that to the views of the media and their peers, and once happy, carefree kids may become self-conscious or insecure. Like most things, words can have a huge impact on how kids view themselves — either feeding into those insecurities or encouraging a positive body image for them. As Body Positivity Month was recently celebrated, it is imperative now more than ever that children come to understand that they were created by God, for God, and through his loving design for them.
Here are three godly truths you can teach children to help instill a positive body image.
