What do you think of this theory regarding girls and self esteem?

Mirrors don't cause self-esteem issues. It is the society they are growing up in, that says X is better than Y. The fault is not the mirror's. It is simply a tool. It is how it is used that is important.

If you want them to grow up secure, only talk in a positive manner about people's appearances. Yours, your partner's, their's, and even those of celebrities and strangers. Don't say "I need to lose weight. I look so fat!" say "I need to exercise more to be healthier" or "these jeans don't fit me any more. I should buy new ones".

Teach them to see the beauty in themselves and each other. Limit their exposure to celebrities and other "perfect" people. Show them what real human beings look like (fat, thin, short, tall, black, white and everything in between). Teach them that there is nothing wrong with their "flaws". If someone criticizes them, counter with a positive. Eg: "Mary, you've gotten so big!" counter with "she's also so strong! She's playing soccer this year!"

And most importantly, teach them that they are loved and people who truly love them will never belittle them. Teach them that friends who do, don't really love them. Teach them that they can come to you with concerns and you will always listen.

Good luck!

I thin that while you are certainly well meaning, your theory is never going to work.

At this age a mirror in their room isn't needed. However as they get older they will want to be able to check their appearance (you don't want make up fiascos, toothpaste around the mouth, sleep in the eyes etc).

However, over 50% of how we see ourselves in a mirror is made up of what we THINK we look like. An internal representation of ourselves. And you can do some research into that, as I think the percentage is even higher.

A blind person will have some idea of how they look.

Mirrors don't cause self esteem issues.

I think you are giving the mirror too much power. Nor sure why girls that young would need a mirror in the bedroom, anyway. And, even as they get older, they can do the same on the bathroom mirror as they would with one in their bedroom. I had a mirror in my bedroom as a teen, but only because there were seven of us and one bathroom. I needed to do my hair and makeup in my room. But I honestly do not believe that had anything to do with my self-esteem. At all.

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They are really young to even care to have a mirror. Plus, it can be a hazard if it ever breaks.