The main idea is to inform the readers to find a way to help teens with gossiping in there life. The best way to defend a teenage girl against the effects of gossiping is to boost there self-esteem and self-confidence. This means the stronger a girl’s self-esteem is, less likely she is to be part of the gossip and rumors. One main reason girls may start gossiping about another girl is because they envy her. Therefore if you have low self-esteem and low self-confidence, the things other girls might say may really get to you.
Parents and teachers can help girls face gossip in many ways…
· Identify the gossip and help the target of the rumor understand the falsehoods contained in it.
· Help the girl confront those spreading the rumors with idea of resolving the behavior immediately.
· Encourage girls to have a wide range if interest and a wide range of friends.
· Spend time learning to understand the teenager’s world and what meanings are attaches to what actions.
· Help teenagers identify personal strengths.
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