Anorexia tragedy of teenage covergirl
By: Andrew Levy
Daily Mail monday 30 April 2012
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Bethaney Wallace, a model died of heart problems due to the consequences of anorexia. she started her career at age of 12 as a teenage model. Her food problems began when she was 16 , after she got a glendular fever. She wanted to put on weight again. Since that moment eating became a struggle for life. She had been suffering from bulima and anorexia for years.
Her death was even more tragic because it seemed as if she was at a turning point. She was getting over it and she felt stronger than in years. Unfortunately, as a spokesman of eating disorder said;" bulima and anorexia take a huge toll on the body over a period of time" and Bethaney's heart was so weakened that she died in her sleep.
Personal Opinion
I think that is terrible that a 19 year old girl died of underweight. I also think that it is irresponsible to become a model at the age of 12. I would never let my daughter do this because it would influence her schoolwork and her self-image. Moreover I found it empty if you are only busy with your appearance. It didn't bring Bethaney much luck, although everyone said she was beautiful she was always insecure about herself.
It is a fact that every year (mostly) girls die of the consequences of eating disorders. Parents and teachers can help them by being alert and act when necessary.
It is very tragic that a young girl died because of anorexia. The best thing to do is to stop photographing and using girls who are underweight for commercial events. Also the fashion shows has to take their responsibility. They should make rules for the models about the weight they at least should have.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is tragic that this desease keeps taking lives and I am not sure if it is wise to start a modeling career at the age of 12. Girls that age should enjoy their teenage years and go to collage. Young girls are vulnerable for looks, especially with the influence of the media and magazines these days. I know photoshop and see these fake images every day, it is sad these young girls don't see it is fake. Girls with a normal weight and MBI are being called 'plus-size models', what kind of twisted world is that?! No wonder girl models starve themselves to not have a normal weight...
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