You know, I never realized it until now, how great of an influence society have on children in how they view themselves.

My sister is becoming a nurse, and recently had one of her clinicals in the pediatric center. Her case? A twelve year old anorexic. A female nurse has to watch her take a shower, because she tries to fit in whatever exercises she could in the shower. Jumping jacks, crunches, you name it. They also had to have someone watch her 24 hours to make sure she ate her food, and did not throw it up.

It's terrible