Dear Straight Talk: My daughter is 18 with a lovely, slim figure (34A) and she’s obsessed with having her breasts enhanced and has begun saving money for it. It seems shallow to me and I’d like to know how your teens feel about it, both male and female viewpoints.—What happened to “Small is Beautiful”?
Dear What happened?: Of women in the media, more than 90 percent are “supersized”. This kind of “exposure” makes it hard for men and women alike to avoid a feeling of lack when it comes to natural breasts. So, now what? Do we all run to the plastic surgeon like it’s the new orthodontia? I say that, combined with overall vitality, the sexiest part of a woman is, and always has been, her mind. Here’s what two of the teens have to say:
From Amy, 17: I fit your daughter’s description and it never occurred to me to be anything but happy with the body God gave me. I suggest your daughter wear a padded bra until she knows herself better. It is important to accept yourself as you are before rushing into cosmetic surgery for the wrong reasons.
From Lennon, 18: If I dated a woman with breast enhancements it would make me wonder what type of person she is. I would figure she lacked self-confidence and self-respect. Plus, if someone isn’t going to love you the way you are, why would you want to be with them anyway?
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