Teen second Life: A new way to approach esteem issues

Do you remember being a teenager? The zits, the constant self-deprecation? Adolescence is almost always a difficult time. Its full of emotions that children have yet to learn how to deal with and of course, the ever-changing body which somehow never seems to be quite as perfect as your peer's. They call them the best days of your life but the majority of us knows the cold hard truth: being a teenager sucks. But there is a glimmer of hope! The Internet is now offering a forum to discuss body image in an anonymous setting through "teen second Life". The teacher or proctor can lead discussion regarding self image and self esteem with their class. The students create avatars of themselves and take them for a spin on Teen second life's virtual world. Children can try out new hair styles and outfits and try out new identities without making any serious detriment to their real-world bodies. Thinking purple hair may be a good idea? Try it out on the virtual you first. Teen Second Life allows adolescents to explore their personalities, discuss their insecurities and issues in a fun, risk free environment.