Occasionally, I, you, and every average reader and user of social media reads something that can hardly comprehend and then I realize it’s actually written in English—it’s simply the newest, hippest slang that the youth are using.
Sometimes I notice a new movement, such as “cancel,” and I wonder where I’ve been and when I lost track of it. Then there are the internet fads, which fade in and out like the summer produce.
Though I would be lying if I claimed to have ever paid attention, that doesn’t mean they can’t use their brief moment in the spotlight to become incredibly successful. Some of these fads, such as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, are constructive, altruistic movements that encourage people to band together and change the world.
Some might not be as beneficial to society overall. Some are blatantly harmful.nSeize the moment, as there appears to be a rising trend centered around group photos and youth.
The “nose covering” craze is essentially what it sounds like: people cover their faces or noses with their hands to make themselves look less noticeable in photos, even when they are.
Odd? Yes, I acknowledge that, but it doesn’t lessen the reality of it. Netizens have apparently been speculating about the pattern, believing that people are sending each other concealed signals, but the truth is far more straightforward.
The only way for teens to take themselves out of a picture without upsetting their parents is to cover themselves up, according to British parenting expert Amanda Jenner, who spoke with Fabulous. For an adolescent, however, this is a significant event; we parents want to capture the moment and insist on doing so. Teens always go through phases where they don’t like how they look, whether it’s because of braces, acne, or just low self-esteem.
According to Jenner, “nose covering” can be especially crucial for young individuals who worry that their peers would post their pictures online.
“Peers can often share the photo and make fun of it, which is very damaging to their confidence and can lead to harmful comments that can lead to other problems. Remember that this phase is a normal part of growing up, in which the search for independence and the establishment of personal boundaries are important developmental milestones.” The specialist advised parents who have observed their children engaging in the activity.