In today’s hyper-connected world, influencer culture has become a defining force in how young people think, feel, and behave. Children and teenagers, already at an impressionable age are absorbing online content at a rapid pace, often without the maturity or critical thinking required to filter what they see. As influencers curate their lives into picture-perfect narratives, young minds are left navigating a digital landscape that can affect their self-worth, identity, and emotional well-being.
The Distorted Reality of the Online World
Senior Psychologist Rima Bhandekar, Mpower Helpline, Aditya Birla Education Trust, explains that influencers often “curate their online life to create a perfect picture," which can lead adolescents to form negative comparisons with their own lives. The con

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