Experts advise parents on sons' looksmaxxing and body image
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Updated · NPR · May 1
Experts advise parents on sons' looksmaxxing and body image
6 articles · Updated · NPR · May 1
The guidance says some appearance-optimising practices among boys and young men can be dangerous and urges conversations about healthy behaviours.
Experts recommend parents discuss body image openly, helping sons question online pressures and avoid harmful attempts to change their appearance.
The advice addresses a growing trend in which young males seek to maximise looks, raising wider concerns about wellbeing, self-esteem and risky beauty practices.
Could the rise of looksmaxxing signal a broader crisis in masculinity and mental health, and what role should schools or communities play in response?
How are influencers and tech platforms profiting from male insecurities, and what regulations could curb the spread of dangerous appearance trends?