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One very important thing that affects the teenage years is the self-esteem which is all about how much people value themselves, the pride they feel in themselves, and how worthwhile they feel. Self-esteem is important because feeling good about yourself can affect how you act. A person who has high self-esteem will make friends easily, will be more in control of his or her behaivor, and will enjoy life more. Body image is how someone feels about his or her own physical appearance. For many people, especially those in their early teens body image can be closely linked to self-esteem. That´s because as kids develop into teens, they care more about how others see them. In the puberty some teens struggle with self-esteem when they begin puberty because the body goes through many changes. These changes, combined with a natural desire to feel accepted means it can be tempting for people to compare themselves with others. They may compare themselves with the people around them or with actors and celebs they watch on TV, in movies, or in magazines. But it´s impossible to measure ourselves against others because the changes that come with puberty are different for everyone. Some people start developing early, others fill out permanently, and others feel like they stay skinny no matter how much they eat. It all dependes on how our genes have programmed our bodies to act. The changes that come with puberty can affect how both girls and guys feel about themselves. Some girls may feel uncomfortable or embarrassed about their maturing bodies. Others may wish that they were developing faster. girls may feel pressure to be thin but guys may feel like they don´t look big or muscular enough. Outside influence It´s no just development that which affects self-esteem though; but also outside influences. Many others factors can affect a person´s body image too. Family life can sometimes influence self-esteem. Some parents spend more time criticizing their kids and the way they look than praising them which can reduce kid´s ability to develop good self-esteem. People also may experience negative comments and hurtful teasing about the way they liik from classmates and peers. Sometimes racial and ethnic prejucide is the source of such comments. Although these often come from ignorance, sometimes they can affects someone´s body image and self-esteem.