These days. we do hear many cases of plastic surgery and quite a number of them comes infact, from teenagers. This is shocking as it displays that many of these teenagers care alot for their appearance. They are becoming more vain and wants to look more pretty or more handsome.
The key question is, should teens be obsessed with their looks? Well, various effects would take place if they are. For example, teenagers will be distracted from their studies, always trying to look their best, spending precious time on putting makeup, earsticks and so on just to impress their peers. They will not be concentrared when studying. This will affect their grades. Not only is time wasted, money is wasted too, but unneccassary accessories and getting earings, bracelet and stuffs, perhaps ending up even more rebellious.
Another disadvantage would be getting hurt easily and being more emotional. Being very obsessive with her looks, when others make rude comments saying that she is ugly. The teenager might break down and be very depressed, having her looks as one of the highest priority. This might lead to death is some cases.
It is still very important to look appropriate and dress in the correct wear. However, being over-obssesive may not be a good idea. Yet, it is everyone dream to look the most handsome or pretty teen on Earth, but it is wrong to go overboard. Teens, must learn to control their desire.
Plastic surgery is not the only choice that can be made. Besides, it is expensive and not all operation might be successful. There are cases of failure and the consequences is severe, making the person look like a monster, instead of looking nicer. God has created us for who we are. Our appearance has been designated. What for change your look and disobey God if you look perfectly normal and fine?
One way to prevent teenagers to be over obsessed in appearance is to educate them on the harms that might have been bought. As a saying goes, "Beauty is on the eye of the beholder". Beauty is always on the inside, not the outside.
-Xavier See (36)