Teenagers are already impressionable and kowtow to their own insecurities; while compliments or comments about one’s figure may stem from good intentions, they almost always translate into what a teenager should continue to do or not do.
The ins and outs of the misuse of derogatory slurs, and how the lack of proper education or awareness—starting as early as elementary school—can lead to misuse, abuse, and the dulling of these terms’ significance.
