brightside--2020-09-02--20 People Who Found Curious Things and Turned to Netizens for Help

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Almost everyone has encountered something unusual , exceptional , and weird at least once in their life that can not be explained .
Some saw a UFO-like circle in the sky , a scaffold structure that seemingly came out of nowhere in the woods , and maybe some have also seen ghosts and aliens !
A lot of strange things still happen in our lives .
1 .
“ Driving through Erie PA. Weird circle in the sky .
Lots of folks pulled over taking pics of it.
” 2 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ this white thing was exposed.
” 3 .
“ What is this thing my mom found , it ’ s about 15 inches long and has wood , embroidery floss , wire , and maybe grass ... and seems vintage.
” 4 .
“ I know it ’ s a chair , but what ’ s with the extended arms ?
” 6 .
“ Found in my fiancé ’ s backyard , it ’ s been sitting there since the ’ 90s.
” 7 .
“ What kinds of fossils are these @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a farm in Texas.
” 8 .
“ My parents have had this hanging on their wall for years , it ’ s like a French-to-English abacus.
” 9 .
“ Found this in Grandpa ’ s box of old things .
Might be from Asia because of the third eye ?
” 10 .
“ I was always weirded out by this statue .
Found in a house with other goat statues throughout.
” 11 .
“ I found this by the coast , in one of the boulders .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for quite a bit.
” 12 .
“ I found this complex in the middle of the Indian Ocean when exploring Google Maps.
” 13 .
“ Found these clear , tube-like jelly things on the beach.
” 14 .
“ This bundle of white and purple bulbs emerged from the underground in my garden in Denver today.
” 15 .
“ I inherited this from my grandpa .
It probably belonged to my great-grandpa .
What are the tools used for ?
” 16 .
“ Metal balls , with a slit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ concrete barn wall.
” 17 .
“ Found this hanging in our old house.
” 18 .
“ What is this thing in a lake in Ohio ?
It drains into a big pipe at the bottom of a hill.
” 19 .
“ This is attached to a dolly pointed into my parent ’ s neighbor ’ s yard and sounds a very loud alarm twice a day for 10 minutes .
What is it ?
” 20 .
“ I started to peel and separate this orange into segments when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
”

Almost everyone has encountered something unusual, exceptional, and weird at least once in their life that cannot be explained. Some saw a UFO-like circle in the sky, a scaffold structure that seemingly came out of nowhere in the woods, and maybe some have also seen ghosts and aliens! A lot of strange things still happen in our lives.
Bright Side has found these things that are unclear to people and that will make you very curious.
1. “Driving through Erie PA. Weird circle in the sky. Lots of folks pulled over taking pics of it.”
Answer: A smoke ring blown from a transformer. It’s caused by the rotation motion of the smoke from the cylindrical jacket on the transformer. SlippingAbout / Reddit
2. “I bit into a carrot and this white thing was exposed.”
Answer: A carrot in its second year of growth. The second-year growth of a carrot makes the center of it woody. 6beesknees / Reddit
3. “What is this thing my mom found, it’s about 15 inches long and has wood, embroidery floss, wire, and maybe grass... and seems vintage.”
Answer: It’s a fan. You hold the curved handle and the fan goes up your forearm toward the inside of your elbow. NeverEditNeverDelete / Reddit
4. “I know it’s a chair, but what’s with the extended arms?”
Answer: It’s a plantation/planters chair. The swivel extension is for the legs while you sit in a sloped position. Chester*** / Reddit
5. “My friend found this scaffold-like structure on a trip.”
Answer: It is a 3D maze. Used in a kid’s camp or other outdoor activity club (Paintball, Airsoft, Trekking, etc.) Gr33DMTL / Reddit
6. “Found in my fiancé’s backyard, it’s been sitting there since the ’90s.”
Answer: It’s a 490-liter aircraft drop tank used on the MiG-21. utes_utes / Reddit
7. “What kinds of fossils are these? Found in the ’60s on a farm in Texas.”
Answer: A branched marine “animals” called Crinoids. HakuinRoshi / Reddit
8. “My parents have had this hanging on their wall for years, it’s like a French-to-English abacus.”
Answer: It is an abacus for learning English vocabulary/grammar that French people hang in their classrooms or rooms at home. NIGHTMAR3off / Reddit
9. “Found this in Grandpa’s box of old things. Might be from Asia because of the third eye?”
Answer: This was part of a set of premiums for malted milk. Very cool, but not very exotic. msebeth / Reddit
10. “I was always weirded out by this statue. Found in a house with other goat statues throughout.”
11. “I found this by the coast, in one of the boulders. If you shine a light inside this goes on for quite a bit.”
Answer: This is a borehole with live limpets inside that is used for quarrying the rocks to prevent erosion. unknown / Reddit
12. “I found this complex in the middle of the Indian Ocean when exploring Google Maps.”
Answer: This appears to be multiple artificial islands in the South China Sea, constructed by the Chinese Navy, that are similar to some of the smaller ones they’ve created. 96firephoenix / Reddit
13. “Found these clear, tube-like jelly things on the beach.”
Answer: They are squid eggs. These are usually at the bottom of the seafloor, but in this case, they were washed up on the side of the beach. jackrats / Reddit
14. “This bundle of white and purple bulbs emerged from the underground in my garden in Denver today.”
Answer: They’re a type of sac fungus called Stinkhorn fungi. Jerry_Crow / Reddit
15. “I inherited this from my grandpa. It probably belonged to my great-grandpa. What are the tools used for?”
Answer: It’s a vintage drafting kit. b_Eridanus / Reddit
16. “Metal balls, with a slit cut in them, hanging from a concrete barn wall.”
Answer: This is a counterweight. It is usually used to back up heavy loads. NeedsMoreTuba / Reddit
17. “Found this hanging in our old house.”
Answer: It’s an Éliphas Lévi’s pentagram symbol of the microcosm or human being. Eskaminagaga / Reddit
18. “What is this thing in a lake in Ohio? It drains into a big pipe at the bottom of a hill.”
Answer: Overflow control mechanism or a Spillway. It is also the most important safety feature of the reservoir. DecentAdvertising / Reddit
19. “This is attached to a dolly pointed into my parent’s neighbor’s yard and sounds a very loud alarm twice a day for 10 minutes. What is it?”
Answer: A vibrating horn (maybe 874 series) made by Edwards Signaling. These types of horns are usually used in an individual setting where ambient noise is high. mrsteve716 / Reddit
20. “I started to peel and separate this orange into segments when I found this inside. What is it?”
Answer: A second growth of orange inside the first one that began to decompose. Rhinoaf / Reddit


brightside--2020-09-02--10 Things That Seem to Help Us Enjoy Life More, but It’s All a Big Trick

We all remember Aesop ’ s story called The Shepherd ’ s Boy and the Wolf , also known as The Boy Who Cried Wolf .
In this fable , the main character kept jokingly yelling “ Wolf !
Wolf !
” and when the predator actually showed up , the peasants didn ’ t believe him .
This is a good example of a mental model — an assessment or strategy based on previous experience .
Usually , these established views help us to make rational decisions , but sometimes they can be outdated or even false .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that cost you a fortune , but that can ’ t be felt in your hands , might cause some doubts about whether they were made from cheap materials and about their fragility .
That ’ s why manufacturers might deliberately weigh them down with metal parts that have no function whatsoever and that could be replaced with lighter ones without compromising on quality .
The heavier weight is required to make us believe that they are durable and reliable .
Initially , toothpaste contained only abrasive components like coal and later fluoride @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , were added .
Thanks to marketing , today it contains flavors , sweeteners , and foaming agents that have little to do with either preventive or curative measures , but that still create a feeling of cleanliness and freshness .
Without all these things , people will simply not believe that it is effective .
Actually , ATMs count money much faster and are ready to take or withdraw your funds almost instantly .
However , many people don ’ t know how these devices work and don ’ t believe that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ as the current ones .
Manufacturers simply decided to add some extra latency and recorded counting sounds to make us trust ATMs more .
Some specialists have to do their work slower so that their clients don ’ t complain about the overpricing and quality of their services .
A beginner , who might take a long time to try to fix your issue and eventually resolve it , will likely get sincere gratitude , while an expert who has already seen hundreds of cases like yours and who can fix the issue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ blamed for charging too much .
People who are far from the IT-sphere can ’ t always believe that many sites are capable of saving and loading data immediately .
That ’ s the reason why many of them show you the loading bar or the hourglass sign .
It gives the users ’ actions some weight and outlines that they are using complex algorithms .
For example , after each action you perform in Google Docs , the sign “ Saving ” appears for a few seconds , however , in reality @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not seconds .
Your air freshener doesn ’ t actually have to smell like ice breeze or daffodil fields to eliminate unpleasant odors .
For example , when Febreze air fresheners appeared on the market , they did their job well but their sales suffered because people couldn ’ t feel the difference in smells and hence didn ’ t believe in its effectiveness .
After the marketers added a pleasant scent to it , the sales increased instantly .
When cake mixes appeared , it was enough to simply combine them with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they were playing such a small part in the cooking process , so they didn ’ t buy those mixes .
Today ’ s instructions say that apart from the water , you also need to add milk , eggs , and even flour , however , all of these could ’ ve been a part of the initial mix .
This makes the result seem more home-made and dependent on the person ’ s contributions .
Every sound in a car , from the slamming doors to the roar of the engine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Customers assess these sounds and judge the reliability and power of a vehicle according to them — however , this is actually the result of a sound engineers ’ work .
These are special people who carefully debug every detail so that it sounds the way the consumer wants it to sound .
The doors can be made soundless and able to shut with a slight touch , but if we don ’ t slam the door and hear the distinctive sound , we won ’ t feel safe .
The engine @ @ @ @ @ @ @ basically like for it to roar or murmur .
No one likes silence .
Of course , this all depends on the country and the certain elevator , but you might have already noticed that the elevator doors don ’ t close fast after pressing the “ close door ” button .
The reason is that they simply don ’ t work .
It ’ s only there to make us feel a placebo effect and help us to not panic when we are late and are waiting for the doors to close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the opposite effect — and it ’ s called the nocebo effect .
There is no evidence to indicate that monosodium glutamate or GMOs harm you , but many people still claim that these elements have caused them many health issues .
This means there are no chemicals in these products that provoke negative symptoms , but some internal human attitudes make them feel it .
In order to keep everyone satisfied and to not lose customers , many manufacturers add appropriate labels to their products , even if GMOs and MSG are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hiccups are a reflex contraction of the diaphragm , which most often occurs from having a large amount of air in the stomach .
But if the first several contractions are a reflex , the signals for other contractions are given by the brain .
They cause some discomfort and that ’ s why people have tried to come up with many ways to treat them , but none of these remedies work for everyone , every time .
Why ?
Because they all only have an impact on the subconscious , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ simply , if we assure ourselves that we ’ ve stopped hiccups , we can really stop them .

We all remember Aesop’s story called The Shepherd’s Boy and the Wolf, also known as The Boy Who Cried Wolf. In this fable, the main character kept jokingly yelling “Wolf! Wolf!” and when the predator actually showed up, the peasants didn’t believe him. This is a good example of a mental model — an assessment or strategy based on previous experience. Usually, these established views help us to make rational decisions, but sometimes they can be outdated or even false.
Bright Side spotted things that were intentionally made to match our mental models, otherwise, people like the peasants from the fable won’t believe in the wolf. At the end of the article, we will finally reveal the secret to easily stopping the hiccups.
Earphones
You’d probably agree that the earphones that cost you a fortune, but that can’t be felt in your hands, might cause some doubts about whether they were made from cheap materials and about their fragility. That’s why manufacturers might deliberately weigh them down with metal parts that have no function whatsoever and that could be replaced with lighter ones without compromising on quality. The heavier weight is required to make us believe that they are durable and reliable.
Toothpaste
Initially, toothpaste contained only abrasive components like coal and later fluoride and medicinal components, like herbal extracts, were added. Thanks to marketing, today it contains flavors, sweeteners, and foaming agents that have little to do with either preventive or curative measures, but that still create a feeling of cleanliness and freshness. Without all these things, people will simply not believe that it is effective.
ATMs
Actually, ATMs count money much faster and are ready to take or withdraw your funds almost instantly. However, many people don’t know how these devices work and don’t believe that this super-fast working machine is as accurate as the current ones. Manufacturers simply decided to add some extra latency and recorded counting sounds to make us trust ATMs more.
Professional services
Some specialists have to do their work slower so that their clients don’t complain about the overpricing and quality of their services. A beginner, who might take a long time to try to fix your issue and eventually resolve it, will likely get sincere gratitude, while an expert who has already seen hundreds of cases like yours and who can fix the issue within several minutes, can easily be blamed for charging too much.
Loading process on sites
People who are far from the IT-sphere can’t always believe that many sites are capable of saving and loading data immediately. That’s the reason why many of them show you the loading bar or the hourglass sign. It gives the users’ actions some weight and outlines that they are using complex algorithms. For example, after each action you perform in Google Docs, the sign “Saving” appears for a few seconds, however, in reality, the saving process takes milliseconds, not seconds.
Air fresheners
Your air freshener doesn’t actually have to smell like ice breeze or daffodil fields to eliminate unpleasant odors. For example, when Febreze air fresheners appeared on the market, they did their job well but their sales suffered because people couldn’t feel the difference in smells and hence didn’t believe in its effectiveness. After the marketers added a pleasant scent to it, the sales increased instantly.
Instant cake mixes
When cake mixes appeared, it was enough to simply combine them with water. But people felt guilty that they were playing such a small part in the cooking process, so they didn’t buy those mixes. Today’s instructions say that apart from the water, you also need to add milk, eggs, and even flour, however, all of these could’ve been a part of the initial mix. This makes the result seem more home-made and dependent on the person’s contributions.
Vehicle sounds
Every sound in a car, from the slamming doors to the roar of the engine, determines its success in the market. Customers assess these sounds and judge the reliability and power of a vehicle according to them — however, this is actually the result of a sound engineers’ work. These are special people who carefully debug every detail so that it sounds the way the consumer wants it to sound. The doors can be made soundless and able to shut with a slight touch, but if we don’t slam the door and hear the distinctive sound, we won’t feel safe. The engine could be soundless too, but people basically like for it to roar or murmur. No one likes silence.
Close door buttons in elevators
Of course, this all depends on the country and the certain elevator, but you might have already noticed that the elevator doors don’t close fast after pressing the “close door” button. The reason is that they simply don’t work. It’s only there to make us feel a placebo effect and help us to not panic when we are late and are waiting for the doors to close automatically.
Products with GMOs and monosodium glutamate
The placebo effect actually has the opposite effect — and it’s called the nocebo effect. There is no evidence to indicate that monosodium glutamate or GMOs harm you, but many people still claim that these elements have caused them many health issues. This means there are no chemicals in these products that provoke negative symptoms, but some internal human attitudes make them feel it. In order to keep everyone satisfied and to not lose customers, many manufacturers add appropriate labels to their products, even if GMOs and MSG are not supposed to be there logically.
Bonus: Hiccups
Hiccups are a reflex contraction of the diaphragm, which most often occurs from having a large amount of air in the stomach. But if the first several contractions are a reflex, the signals for other contractions are given by the brain. They cause some discomfort and that’s why people have tried to come up with many ways to treat them, but none of these remedies work for everyone, every time. Why? Because they all only have an impact on the subconscious, not on the diaphragm. To put it simply, if we assure ourselves that we’ve stopped hiccups, we can really stop them.


brightside--2020-09-02--Trainers Explain 7 Exercises That Can Help to Burn Your Inner Thigh Fat

On our journey to getting fit , muscular legs , we may do some exercises that make the thighs get even more volume than they already have .
To avoid this , there ’ s a special routine that helps slim and tone the legs without adding any bulk .
And the best part ?
You can do these moves right at home , and you don ’ t need any equipment except for a pillow .
At Bright Side , we ’ re all for working to get a healthy and beautiful body and would love to show you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ burn stubborn fat on your thighs .
There are also some tips at the end of the article to speed up the process .
Bonus : types of exercises that are best for burning fat Research has shown that all types of exercise are important for your overall fitness level .
However , anaerobic exercises like sprinting , high-intensity interval training , and especially weightlifting are most effective for fat loss .
If you don ’ t feel confident about adding weight to your workouts , you can do anaerobic exercises without it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or squats while brushing your teeth , especially if you don ’ t have extra time to hit the gym .

On our journey to getting fit, muscular legs, we may do some exercises that make the thighs get even more volume than they already have. To avoid this, there’s a special routine that helps slim and tone the legs without adding any bulk. And the best part? You can do these moves right at home, and you don’t need any equipment except for a pillow.
At Bright Side, we’re all for working to get a healthy and beautiful body and would love to show you 7 exercises that can help you to burn stubborn fat on your thighs. There are also some tips at the end of the article to speed up the process.
1. Triangle leg lift
Lie on the floor on your right side. The right hand should be bent at your elbow, supporting your body. Grab your left leg with your left hand. The right leg should be straight. If you can’t straighten your left knee, that’s okay. It can be slightly bent. Start lifting your right leg as it’s shown in the picture. Do 3 sets of 15 reps and change sides.
2. Side plank abduction
Get into a side plank position on the left side. Put your right hand on your thigh. The left arm is extended and pushes to the floor. Don’t bend it at your elbow as you did in the previous exercise. Bend your legs so that your feet are behind your hips. Push out and straighten your right leg. Feel the tension in your thighs. Then return the leg back to its starting position. Repeat 3 sets of 15 reps, then change sides.
3. Diamond kicks
Lie on your back. Your arms should be by your sides. Now raise the legs toward the ceiling and bend the knees. This is the starting position. Put the soles of your feet together so the position reminds you of a frog. Extend the legs out to the sides as far as possible. Start squeezing the inner thighs to bring them together. Return to the starting position and repeat until the set is complete. Do 3 sets of 15 reps.
4. Squeeze and squat
Stand with your toes facing forward. Place a pillow between your knees and squeeze the thigh muscles. Squat down by bending from your hips and pushing your buttocks backward. Squeeze the pillow with your knees even more. Pull your body down, like a spring, then bounce up 4 times while staying in this squat position. Hold your hands in front of your chest. Now return back to the starting position. Repeat 3 sets with 15 reps.
5. Flip-flip-fly
Lie on your right side. Your right arm should be bent at the elbow, and the rest, on the floor. Place your right leg in front of your left. Grab your left leg with your left hand. Start lifting your right leg into the air and hold it briefly. Then lift your leg even higher and hold it again. You should be making 2 flips. Return to the starting position. Do 3 sets of 15 reps on each side.
6. Heel-up
Stand up with your feet wide apart. The arms should be extended forward. Keep your chest straight and don’t lean forward. Imagine that you have a glass of water on your head. Squat a little bit and lift your right heel. This position will isolate the inner thigh on that side of the body. Start doing little squats. You will feel the targeted thigh burning. Keep doing squats for 1 minute and 30 seconds on each side.
7. One leg swipe
Lie down on your back. Your legs should be straight. Your arms should be extended to the sides on the floor. The toes should look up at the ceiling. Raise your right leg and start lowering it to the left side. Don’t relax your toes. Then, move your straightened leg to the right side as it’s shown in the picture. Be sure to keep your shoulders and arms on the floor. Don’t strain your neck. Do 3 sets of 15 reps for each leg.
Bonus: types of exercises that are best for burning fat
Research has shown that all types of exercise are important for your overall fitness level. However, anaerobic exercises like sprinting, high-intensity interval training, and especially weightlifting are most effective for fat loss. If you don’t feel confident about adding weight to your workouts, you can do anaerobic exercises without it. Experts advise doing the curtsy lunge or squats while brushing your teeth, especially if you don’t have extra time to hit the gym.


brightside--2020-09-02--15 People Who Walked an Extra Mile to Attain Perfection

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest True perfection is 1 % talent and 99 % hard work .
From creating cakes from customers ’ drawings , figuring out how to water crops using the night ’ s moisture , and building telescopes with their bare hands , these people prove this notion to be true .
1 .
“ When your 3-year-old asks for a rainbow dinosaur donut birthday , you deliver .
Drew up the design and had it made and they did an awesome job.
” 2 .
“ My dad ’ s T-shirt got @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to fix it with more .
I found it adorable.
” 3 .
This mom who decided to make some desserts for a Christmas party 5 .
This drawing looks like a vintage photograph .
It took over 100 hours to finish it .
6 .
These pots are made with real feathers .
8 .
This drawing a history teacher did on a whiteboard is totally next level .
10 .
“ My daughters wanted a swing set , a jungle gym , a playhouse , and a castle with a drawbridge @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” 11 .
“ Sent a picture of a Final Fantasy 7 character to my mom , thinking she looked like her , and she pretty much nailed the look.
” 12 .
“ I crochet full-body costumes for my son !
Xenomorph was this year !
” 13 .
This 17-year-old built a telescope that ’ s bigger than the one in his local observatory .
14 .
“ Someone at my work did a perfect circle burnout.
” 15 .
The miniature cars shot by this photographer look like real ones @

True perfection is 1% talent and 99% hard work. From creating cakes from customers’ drawings, figuring out how to water crops using the night’s moisture, and building telescopes with their bare hands, these people prove this notion to be true.
Bright Side hopes the people featured in this list, who managed to do the almost impossible, will inspire you to never give up on your dreams.
1. “When your 3-year-old asks for a rainbow dinosaur donut birthday, you deliver. Drew up the design and had it made and they did an awesome job.”
2. “My dad’s T-shirt got splattered with bleach, so he decided to fix it with more. I found it adorable.”
3. This mom who decided to make some desserts for a Christmas party
4. Watering crops with the night’s moisture
5. This drawing looks like a vintage photograph. It took over 100 hours to finish it.
6. These pots are made with real feathers.
7. This tattoo expert brought back this person’s lost nails.
8. This drawing a history teacher did on a whiteboard is totally next level.
9. He painted a banana.
10. “My daughters wanted a swing set, a jungle gym, a playhouse, and a castle with a drawbridge — so I made an all-in-one creation.”
11. “Sent a picture of a Final Fantasy 7 character to my mom, thinking she looked like her, and she pretty much nailed the look.”
12. “I crochet full-body costumes for my son! Xenomorph was this year!”
13. This 17-year-old built a telescope that’s bigger than the one in his local observatory.
14. “Someone at my work did a perfect circle burnout.”
15. The miniature cars shot by this photographer look like real ones.


brightside--2020-09-02--Why Beauty Standards Are the Way They Are Today

Arguably , today ’ s beauty standards say that women are expected to wear makeup in their daily lives , work out at the gym , stay skinny with curves in the right places , and be young .
However , what makes today different from the past is that we can also show our uniqueness , as society has become more inclusive .
These trends are all influenced by history and technological developments that we ’ re about to tell you all about .
1 .
TV and cinema changed how makeup was used .
In the 1950s , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and blush began being used .
This was a time when colored movies were becoming popular , and women began to copy these theatrical faces from the big screen .
Actresses such as Clara Bow , Elizabeth Taylor , and Marilyn Monroe were some of the most popular .
Since then , makeup has been a huge part of so many women ’ s lives .
In fact , the global makeup industry is thought to be worth around $ 640 billion in 2020 .
2 .
Our ideal body type is influenced @ @ @ @ @ @ @ body shape is an exaggerated hourglass : a thin waist and legs , and a large butt and breasts .
In the 1950s and 1960s , the idea of slimmer bodies being healthier and more attractive started .
Beauty icons such as Brigitte Bardot , Audrey Hepburn , and Sophia Loren impacted this ideal body type significantly .
Later , the “ size 0 ” supermodel look of the 1990s , made popular by Naomi Campbell , Kate Moss , and Claudia Schiffer , became trendy .
These trends still exist today as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ slim and curvaceous .
Since the 1980s , women like Jane Fonda have made fitness popular .
Today , social media encourages women to get fit and skinny .
This translates to toned muscles , lifted butts , and flat stomachs .
However , it does come with a downside , mainly due to the social media pressure of today .
Rather than encouraging a healthier lifestyle , a study showed that it can negatively impact many women ’ s mental health .
4 .
Photoshop has changed the way we see ourselves @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pressure on people today because of how perfect our ( Photoshopped ) idols look .
Today , we have a wide range of makeup and products that promise to cover up and remove “ blemishes ” such as stretch marks , cellulite , and skin “ imperfections ” like vitiligo and birthmarks .
Due to the invention of Photoshop , the perfect body is more and more impossible to achieve .
Over the past 25 years , Photoshop technology has become so advanced that it ’ s sometimes hard to tell when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ standards for women .
5 .
Society is becoming more inclusive .
Today , there ’ s way more acceptance of all our body shapes and colors , with icons such as Jamie Brewer , Winnie Harlow , and Tess Holliday leading the way .
Especially in fashion , there has been a shift that has models from diverse ethnic backgrounds representing brands .
Brands such as Rihanna ’ s Fenty Beauty have given people easy access to makeup for many skin tones .
This change was helped by rising awareness that better @ @ @ @ @ @ @ world of fashion and entertainment .

Arguably, today’s beauty standards say that women are expected to wear makeup in their daily lives, work out at the gym, stay skinny with curves in the right places, and be young. However, what makes today different from the past is that we can also show our uniqueness, as society has become more inclusive. These trends are all influenced by history and technological developments that we’re about to tell you all about.
Bright Side is looking into the past to understand just where our beauty standards come from.
1. TV and cinema changed how makeup was used.
In the 1950s, more makeup like foundation, eyeliner, and blush began being used. This was a time when colored movies were becoming popular, and women began to copy these theatrical faces from the big screen. Actresses such as Clara Bow, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marilyn Monroe were some of the most popular. Since then, makeup has been a huge part of so many women’s lives. In fact, the global makeup industry is thought to be worth around $640 billion in 2020.
2. Our ideal body type is influenced by celebrities.
Today’s ideal body shape is an exaggerated hourglass: a thin waist and legs, and a large butt and breasts. In the 1950s and 1960s, the idea of slimmer bodies being healthier and more attractive started. Beauty icons such as Brigitte Bardot, Audrey Hepburn, and Sophia Loren impacted this ideal body type significantly. Later, the “size 0” supermodel look of the 1990s, made popular by Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss, and Claudia Schiffer, became trendy. These trends still exist today as one ideal body shape that is both slim and curvaceous.
3. The 1980s gave us fitness fanaticism.
Since the 1980s, women like Jane Fonda have made fitness popular. Today, social media encourages women to get fit and skinny. This translates to toned muscles, lifted butts, and flat stomachs. However, it does come with a downside, mainly due to the social media pressure of today. Rather than encouraging a healthier lifestyle, a study showed that it can negatively impact many women’s mental health.
4. Photoshop has changed the way we see ourselves.
There’s a lot of pressure on people today because of how perfect our (Photoshopped) idols look. Today, we have a wide range of makeup and products that promise to cover up and remove “blemishes” such as stretch marks, cellulite, and skin “imperfections” like vitiligo and birthmarks. Due to the invention of Photoshop, the perfect body is more and more impossible to achieve. Over the past 25 years, Photoshop technology has become so advanced that it’s sometimes hard to tell when it has actually been used, creating unrealistic standards for women.
5. Society is becoming more inclusive.
Today, there’s way more acceptance of all our body shapes and colors, with icons such as Jamie Brewer, Winnie Harlow, and Tess Holliday leading the way. Especially in fashion, there has been a shift that has models from diverse ethnic backgrounds representing brands. Brands such as Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty have given people easy access to makeup for many skin tones. This change was helped by rising awareness that better representation was needed, especially within the world of fashion and entertainment.


brightside--2020-09-02--“It Has Been an Emotional and Painful Struggle”. Why Some Women Choose Not to Breastfeed

“ Whether she ’ s not latching on properly , whether I ’ m not producing enough milk , whether my nipples are adequate or not — whatever it may be , it ’ s been an emotional and painful struggle , ” shared Angela Burzo in her Instagram post about breastfeeding .
And she ’ s not alone in these struggles .
Some women even decide not to breastfeed at all for the same reasons Angela mentioned or simply because they just didn ’ t want to .
We at Bright Side support every woman ’ s choice about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to do with her body .
But we were curious to learn a little more about why some mothers decide to feed their baby formula .
Either she or her baby has a medical condition .
Certain medical conditions can prevent a mother from producing milk .
Some women have inverted or flat nipples , which can also make breastfeeding challenging .
There are newborns who can ’ t suckle the breast without losing it due to birth compression or a condition called tongue-tie , which limits their tongue movements .
Some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and breastfeeding is too overwhelming for them .
Others might feel embarrassed , self-conscious , or just mentally uncomfortable when they ’ re breastfeeding or just at the thought of it , so they might decide not to do it .
This can be due to the fact that the baby spent some time in the neonatal intensive care unit , or the mom herself had complications and it wasn ’ t possible to establish a latch in the first few days .
There are also other reasons this can happen , like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in labor , for example .
She has to or wants to go back to work .
Whether it ’ s her own desire to go back to work or she has to do it to support the family , it ’ ll be impossible to breastfeed with the new schedule .
And it would be very difficult to squeeze in pumping milk during breaks , not to mention it ’ s very unlikely that the mom will find a room where she can do it comfortably .
She wants to have her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ another human being for 9 months can make the mother feel like it ’ s not her own anymore .
And then , having to be there for the newborn 24/7 , ready to breastfeed at all times , can make her feel like she ’ s just a feeding machine .
“ By the ninth month of pregnancy , I longed to have my body back and counted down the seconds until it , once again , was mine .
But while I was breastfeeding , it still wasn ’ t my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ food delivery truck , ” says one mom who breastfed .
And while she chose to do that , others may decide they ’ d feel better if they didn ’ t .
“ After sharing my body with my daughter for nine months , I needed to reclaim it to feel safe again , ” another mom explained .
She wants to have more time for herself .
If a woman chooses to breastfeed , she ’ s the only one who can make that decision .
So every time the baby @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ready , and no other relative can take the mom ’ s place when she ` s tired .
And pumping milk is also a very time-consuming process .

“Whether she’s not latching on properly, whether I’m not producing enough milk, whether my nipples are adequate or not — whatever it may be, it’s been an emotional and painful struggle,” shared Angela Burzo in her Instagram post about breastfeeding. And she’s not alone in these struggles. Some women even decide not to breastfeed at all for the same reasons Angela mentioned or simply because they just didn’t want to.
We at Bright Side support every woman’s choice about what she wants or doesn’t want to do with her body. But we were curious to learn a little more about why some mothers decide to feed their baby formula.
Either she or her baby has a medical condition.
Certain medical conditions can prevent a mother from producing milk. Some women have inverted or flat nipples, which can also make breastfeeding challenging. There are newborns who can’t suckle the breast without losing it due to birth compression or a condition called tongue-tie, which limits their tongue movements.
It’s psychologically difficult for her.
Some women experience postpartum anxiety or depression, and breastfeeding is too overwhelming for them. Others might feel embarrassed, self-conscious, or just mentally uncomfortable when they’re breastfeeding or just at the thought of it, so they might decide not to do it.
Her baby won’t latch.
This can be due to the fact that the baby spent some time in the neonatal intensive care unit, or the mom herself had complications and it wasn’t possible to establish a latch in the first few days. There are also other reasons this can happen, like if the mom was given medication while in labor, for example.
She has to or wants to go back to work.
Whether it’s her own desire to go back to work or she has to do it to support the family, it’ll be impossible to breastfeed with the new schedule. And it would be very difficult to squeeze in pumping milk during breaks, not to mention it’s very unlikely that the mom will find a room where she can do it comfortably.
She wants to have her body back.
Sharing her body with another human being for 9 months can make the mother feel like it’s not her own anymore. And then, having to be there for the newborn 24/7, ready to breastfeed at all times, can make her feel like she’s just a feeding machine. “By the ninth month of pregnancy, I longed to have my body back and counted down the seconds until it, once again, was mine. But while I was breastfeeding, it still wasn’t my own. I was simply a flesh-covered food delivery truck,” says one mom who breastfed. And while she chose to do that, others may decide they’d feel better if they didn’t. “After sharing my body with my daughter for nine months, I needed to reclaim it to feel safe again,” another mom explained.
She wants to have more time for herself.
If a woman chooses to breastfeed, she’s the only one who can make that decision. So every time the baby is hungry, she needs to be ready, and no other relative can take the mom’s place when she`s tired. And pumping milk is also a very time-consuming process.


brightside--2020-09-02--13 Costume Details From Our Favorite Movies That Tell Us a Lot More About the Characters

Costume designers are the genius people that work behind the scenes and send us messages through their creations .
They help us understand the mood of every character through little details and they make the visuals of the film look stunning .
Also , costume designers make the movie characters appear more real .
The character played by Colin Farrell is a boxing coach who becomes a guru for a group of street guys .
In order to make the checkered tracksuits for the actors , they took a fabric called full plaid , made the print brighter , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
So , we see a mix of sport and street fashion .
The coach is extremely stylish .
And Wilkinson showed this by making him wear the 1980s glasses he found with an expert in vintage glasses .
Bridges created the wardrobe of the character based on the final look .
The closer Arthur was to becoming Joker , the darker his clothes were .
The clothes he wore before became the base of the new look , which makes his appearance more believable .
So , the yellow-orange vest that was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ clown becomes a distinctive feature of his new look .
He was basing his work on the description : “ this terracotta suit that he ’ d had for many years.
” Renée Zellweger had to get into a very special body position to portray her character .
Her Judy had 2 distinctive body features : a round back and a concave belly , like a sort of starved woman .
All of her clothing was made to fit that posture , and for this reason — nobody else could wear them after @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in this costume is the robin on the hat , as the reference to the old movie .
She didn ’ t want to put flowers on the hat in the same way as in the film from 1969 : this wouldn ’ t look good on the new Mary Poppins .
But she still had to decorate the hat somehow .
So she decided to add the bird .
On the Basis of Sex , 2018 Isis dressed the main character in a suit to make her harmonious with , yet different @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
At the time , there were no suits for women , so the designer made up this slim-fitted dress .
She also added a brooch — a copy of the accessory given to Ruth by her mother .
So , we can see that the future judge Ginsberg is not only strong , but also feminine .
The widow , Caroline Hubbard ( Michelle Pfeiffer ) had a lot more costumes than any other character in the film .
Byrne says , “ She ’ s a Broadway actress posing as a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — and her clothes are either a reflection of where she ’ s just been or where she ’ s going next .
When the Orient Express leaves Istanbul , she ’ s wearing a dress with Syrian embroidery on it .
In the mountains , she ’ s in ski gear .
And , no matter where she is , her outfits are always a little too much.
” Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets , 2017 To show the world of the future , the costumes in the film @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , metal , and neoprene .
So the military uniform of Valerian and Laureline was made of polyurethane .
At first , Laurent Couline took the 3D-models of the actors and took them apart to make silicone molds and then poured polyurethane inside .
So , this is how the costumes of the 28th century were made .
Kalfus asked the lead actresses to wear girdles to show the spirit of the time , when women were trying to look perfect .
She said , “ This is a time in America when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noticed how the posture changed when all these extras walked by in their heels and stockings and girdles .
I ’ m not saying you ’ re going to want to wear a girdle 10 hours a day , but it really does help turn back the clock and allows actors to imagine themselves in another time.
” While making the protective suit for the main character , the designer drew inspiration from nature .
She did research on beetles and learned about some that can change color when they are in danger @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die , they become a pale yellow .
Amy suggested this idea to the director and he included it into the script .
Even in the costumes of the elite , we see the dictator power of the Capitol .
So , Effie ( Elizabeth Banks ) looks a bit frail , wearing a fuchsia skirt suit with a peplum jacket .
She transcends mere affluence by adhering to a doctrine of crippling physical misery via fashion .
She can not possibly be comfortable tottering in high heeled booties , her ribs crushed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in translucent powder .
Of course , this is the point — she is just as much a prisoner as Katniss is .

Costume designers are the genius people that work behind the scenes and send us messages through their creations. They help us understand the mood of every character through little details and they make the visuals of the film look stunning. Also, costume designers make the movie characters appear more real.
We at Bright Side love these little details, especially when it comes to movies. So, let’s dig deep together.
The Gentlemen, 2019
Costume designer — Michael Wilkinson The character played by Colin Farrell is a boxing coach who becomes a guru for a group of street guys. In order to make the checkered tracksuits for the actors, they took a fabric called full plaid, made the print brighter, and put it on modern fabric — fleece. So, we see a mix of sport and street fashion. The coach is extremely stylish. And Wilkinson showed this by making him wear the 1980s glasses he found with an expert in vintage glasses.
Joker, 2019
Costume designer — Mark Bridges Bridges created the wardrobe of the character based on the final look. The closer Arthur was to becoming Joker, the darker his clothes were. The clothes he wore before became the base of the new look, which makes his appearance more believable. So, the yellow-orange vest that was part of his look as a looser clown becomes a distinctive feature of his new look. He was basing his work on the description: “this terracotta suit that he’d had for many years.”
Judy, 2019
Costume designer — Jany Temime Renée Zellweger had to get into a very special body position to portray her character. Her Judy had 2 distinctive body features: a round back and a concave belly, like a sort of starved woman. All of her clothing was made to fit that posture, and for this reason — nobody else could wear them after that.
Mary Poppins Returns, 2018
Costume designer — Sandy Powell Powell’s favorite touch in this costume is the robin on the hat, as the reference to the old movie. She didn’t want to put flowers on the hat in the same way as in the film from 1969: this wouldn’t look good on the new Mary Poppins. But she still had to decorate the hat somehow. So she decided to add the bird.
On the Basis of Sex, 2018
Costume designer — Isis Mussenden Isis dressed the main character in a suit to make her harmonious with, yet different from, the male students at Harvard. At the time, there were no suits for women, so the designer made up this slim-fitted dress. She also added a brooch — a copy of the accessory given to Ruth by her mother. So, we can see that the future judge Ginsberg is not only strong, but also feminine.
Mary Queen of Scots, 2018
Costume designer — Alexandra Byrne The designer used denim and it was an aesthetic choice: Elizabeth’s people didn’t have dry cleaners. Denim looks good even when it’s old and it makes it easy to show the real Scotland with its rain and mud.
Murder on the Orient Express, 2017
Costume designer — Alexandra Byrne The widow, Caroline Hubbard (Michelle Pfeiffer) had a lot more costumes than any other character in the film. Byrne says, “She’s a Broadway actress posing as a husband ‘hunter’ and a tourist — and her clothes are either a reflection of where she’s just been or where she’s going next. When the Orient Express leaves Istanbul, she’s wearing a dress with Syrian embroidery on it. In the mountains, she’s in ski gear. And, no matter where she is, her outfits are always a little too much.”
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, 2017
Costume designers — Olivier Bériot, Laurent Couline, Norbert Crispo To show the world of the future, the costumes in the film were made of solid materials — plastic, metal, and neoprene. So the military uniform of Valerian and Laureline was made of polyurethane. At first, Laurent Couline took the 3D-models of the actors and took them apart to make silicone molds and then poured polyurethane inside. So, this is how the costumes of the 28th century were made.
Crimson Peak, 2015
Costume designer — Kate Hawley Guillermo del Toro, the director of the film, loves symbols and color-coding that you can see in the costumes of Crimson Peak. The character, Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska) is often in gold, which represents wealth.
Her clothes also include elements of Victorian mourning jewelry, like a belt made of her dead mother’s hair and a buckle that is a carving of her mother’s hands. The belt was also braided from real hair. “We used all Victorian techniques,” Hawley says. “We just made them a bit larger. It’s all very heightened.”
Hidden Figures, 2016
Costume designer — Renee Ehrlich Kalfus Kalfus asked the lead actresses to wear girdles to show the spirit of the time, when women were trying to look perfect. She said, “This is a time in America when all the women wore girdles. I noticed how the posture changed when all these extras walked by in their heels and stockings and girdles. I’m not saying you’re going to want to wear a girdle 10 hours a day, but it really does help turn back the clock and allows actors to imagine themselves in another time.”
After Earth, 2013
Costume designer — Amy Westcott While making the protective suit for the main character, the designer drew inspiration from nature. She did research on beetles and learned about some that can change color when they are in danger — they turn dark and when they die, they become a pale yellow. Amy suggested this idea to the director and he included it into the script.
The Hunger Games, 2012
Costume designer — Judianna Makovsky Even in the costumes of the elite, we see the dictator power of the Capitol. So, Effie (Elizabeth Banks) looks a bit frail, wearing a fuchsia skirt suit with a peplum jacket. She transcends mere affluence by adhering to a doctrine of crippling physical misery via fashion. She cannot possibly be comfortable tottering in high heeled booties, her ribs crushed by corsetry, and her face slathered in translucent powder. Of course, this is the point — she is just as much a prisoner as Katniss is.
Alice in Wonderland, 2010
Costume designer — Colleen Atwood The costume of the Red Queen serves 2 functions: it changed the proportions visually (the black parts make the waist thin and the long white collar makes the neck look long) and shows how tasteless the Queen is (cheap fabric with hearts). Atwood says, “I wanted to keep it playful and a little cheesy because the Red Queen is, in fact, a bit tacky. And her heart-soled shoes are a fashion inside-joke — the poor woman’s Louboutins.”


brightside--2020-09-02--19 Truthful Comics About How Differently Moms and Dads Raise Their Children

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest While raising children , fathers get less tired and stressed and feel happier than mothers .
Perhaps this can be explained by the fact that fathers take it easy and are more likely to take on everything related to entertainment , while mothers devote all their time to caring for their children .
At Bright Side , we recommend giving fathers more responsibility when it comes to raising their sons or daughters .
But in the meantime , why don ’ t you have a laugh while looking at some comics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and dads handle various situations related to their kids ?
How they choose a place for their child to play How they work from home How they go for a walk How they take care of the baby ’ s hygiene How they handle their children ’ s feelings How they get ready for a walk How they go shopping How they take care of proper nutrition How they react to compliments How they get their child dressed to go to kindergarten How they look after their children How they explain the world @ @ @ @ @ @ @ child to bed How they punish their kids How they respond to their kids without even looking at them How they behave during childbirth How they visit the doctor How they spend time with their children

While raising children, fathers get less tired and stressed and feel happier than mothers. Perhaps this can be explained by the fact that fathers take it easy and are more likely to take on everything related to entertainment, while mothers devote all their time to caring for their children.
At Bright Side, we recommend giving fathers more responsibility when it comes to raising their sons or daughters. But in the meantime, why don’t you have a laugh while looking at some comics that show the differences in how moms and dads handle various situations related to their kids?
How they choose a place for their child to play
How they work from home
How they go for a walk
How they take care of the baby’s hygiene
How they handle their children’s feelings
How they get ready for a walk
How they go shopping
How they take care of proper nutrition
How they react to compliments
How they get their child dressed to go to kindergarten
How they look after their children
How they choose toys
How they explain the world to a child
How they get a child to bed
How they punish their kids
How they respond to their kids without even looking at them
How they behave during childbirth
How they visit the doctor
How they spend time with their children


brightside--2020-09-02--The Life of the Prototype for “Memoirs of a Geisha” and Why She Sued the Author of the Book

Japanese culture has always been difficult for Europeans to understand .
But one of the topics that never stops being interesting is geishas .
Their history , traditions , rules , and how they exist in modern society — all of these things are discussed , shown in films , and described in literature .
The life of the most famous and highest-paid geisha , Mineko Iwasaki , was described in Arthur Golden ’ s novel Memoirs of a Geisha , where Mineko was the prototype .
The book was a huge hit , it sold millions of copies , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it .
But Mineko herself was horrified by the novel .
Mineko grew up in a low-income family and her fate was predetermined .
The family the future geisha was born into in 1949 had not always been poor .
Her father came from a family of aristocrats that went bankrupt .
During the Meiji Restoration , Masako ’ s father ’ s ancestors didn ’ t want to move to Tokyo and lost all their titles and privileges .
When their eleventh child was born ( Masako ) , her father and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it wasn ’ t enough to provide for the whole family and also help their relatives .
Masako ’ s older sisters were given to a geisha house to earn some money and Masako had the same fate .
Believe it or not , giving away daughters like this wasn ’ t considered terrible to do in Japan .
It was honorable and parents would no longer have to worry about their children ’ s future .
She started learning the secrets of geishas at a very young age Mineko ’ s talent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ beginning , she had a hard time because of the jealousy from other girls .
Mineko started studying hard .
She loved dancing more than anything and she was clearly very talented .
But aside from that , she also needed to learn calligraphy , play traditional Japanese musical instruments , and master the art of conversation .
Additionally , all of the girls were supposed to learn to behave a certain way , take very specific care of their bodies , and develop new habits .
This is what Mineko revealed in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , about the everyday things she had to do : “ After becoming a maiko , I went to the hairdresser once every 5 days .
To preserve the shape of their hairstyle , I slept on a rectangular lacquered wooden pillow topped with a wooden cushion .
At first , the pillow kept me awake , but soon I got used to it .
The okiya had a trick to keep us from removing the pillow during the night .
The maids would sprinkle rice bran around the pillow .
If a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ bran stuck like glue to the pomade in her hair , and the next morning she had to make an unhappy trip back to the hairdresser .
After finishing at the hairdresser ’ s , I went to the barbershop to have my face shaved , a common practice among Japanese women .
My face was shaved for the first time by my father after he gave me my first haircut , on the day I turned 1 year old.
” In order to become true geishas , girls were supposed to go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mineko was invited to be with guests when she wasn ’ t even an official student yet .
She became the face of the school at the age of 15 and famous guests liked her the most .
She was a great dancer and she was very good at holding conversations and entertaining guests .
The word about this new star started spreading around the country .
Of course , this affected Mineko ’ s relationship with other geishas .
They were jealous and even dangerous : she was attacked on the street @ @ @ @ @ @ @ conflict from the men she said no to .
In order to make things better with the girls , Mineko took them to receptions with her so they could earn good money too .
But it didn ’ t help much — they were still very jealous .
At the age of 29 , she had to finish her career because her health was in danger .
Her working day started at 7:30 a.m. and ended way past midnight .
The rest of the time , she took care of herself , prepared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only had 3 hours a day for sleep .
She had serious kidney problems .
She realized it was time to save herself .
However , at the time , she was the highest-paid geisha in Japan , earning around $ 500,000 a year .
She met a lot of famous people , but the experiences were not always pleasant .
In her book , Mineko talked about her encounters with famous people .
She had to deal with different kinds of treatment , from prejudice to admiration .
But one of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ability to deal with awkward and uncomfortable situations .
Once , Mineko met Aldo Gucci , the Italian fashion designer .
He accidentally spilled soy sauce on her very expensive kimono and he was very embarrassed .
In order to distract him , she asked Gucci to leave an autograph on her kimono , telling him it would be an honor for her .
In reality , she didn ’ t care about the autograph and was only thinking that she would never be able to wear it again .
She was even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sometime later , but she never saw him again .
Another time , Mineko wanted to teach Queen Elizabeth a lesson after the royal didn ’ t touch the food that was prepared for her , even though it had been approved beforehand .
Mineko went up to her husband and got him interested in a conversation with her .
It looked like a very personal conversation and the spouses later got into an argument about it .
She also met Prince Charles .
He asked Mineko to give him her fan .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ he signed it and gave it back to her .
She loved that fan and he signed it without even asking her .
She didn ’ t care who he was and she thought that what he did was really inappropriate .
She tried to give the fan back to him , but Charles looked very embarrassed about it and didn ’ t take it .
Mineko then threw it away .
Mineko became famous around the world thanks to the novel Memoirs of a Geisha , but she also sued the author @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an interview with the American writer , Arthur Golden , who wanted to write a book about geishas .
She did it anonymously but later realized that he lied to her several times .
Mineko became a prototype of the main character of the book and it had words of gratitude addressed to her .
When she read the book , she was horrified .
In the story , geishas were presented like they were courtesans .
Instead of explaining that they spread the traditions and culture of Japan and had nothing to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his own story to make the book more interesting .
And he was good at it .
The book was very popular and a film was even made that was based on it .
The actress looked very similar to the prototype , but she was bound by the wrong image that Golden created for her .
Mineko requested that Golden rewrite the book and fix all the mistakes .
He refused , so she sued him .
The case was settled out of court and she got a large amount of money @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mineko describes the lives of geishas the way they really were .
Mineko ’ s private life and what she does now

Japanese culture has always been difficult for Europeans to understand. But one of the topics that never stops being interesting is geishas. Their history, traditions, rules, and how they exist in modern society — all of these things are discussed, shown in films, and described in literature. The life of the most famous and highest-paid geisha, Mineko Iwasaki, was described in Arthur Golden’s novel Memoirs of a Geisha, where Mineko was the prototype. The book was a huge hit, it sold millions of copies, and a movie was made based on it. But Mineko herself was horrified by the novel.
We at Bright Side are really interested in the story of this unusual woman and we decided to learn more about her life. Also, we found out why she had to file a lawsuit against Arthur Golden and write her own book, Geisha: A Life.
Mineko grew up in a low-income family and her fate was predetermined.
The family the future geisha was born into in 1949 had not always been poor. Her father came from a family of aristocrats that went bankrupt. During the Meiji Restoration, Masako’s father’s ancestors didn’t want to move to Tokyo and lost all their titles and privileges. When their eleventh child was born (Masako), her father and mother had a small business. But it wasn’t enough to provide for the whole family and also help their relatives. Masako’s older sisters were given to a geisha house to earn some money and Masako had the same fate. Believe it or not, giving away daughters like this wasn’t considered terrible to do in Japan. It was honorable and parents would no longer have to worry about their children’s future.
She started learning the secrets of geishas at a very young age
While still young, Masako went to Kyoto, which had a special place for becoming a geisha called an okiya. The owner of the place noticed the girl right away. She thought she was very talented and gracious. Masako had many sisters that attended this school, but the teacher decided to adopt Masako, making her an heir. The parents agreed and the girl’s name and status changed: she became Mineko Iwasaki.
Mineko’s talent made her famous, but in the beginning, she had a hard time because of the jealousy from other girls.
Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005
Mineko started studying hard. She loved dancing more than anything and she was clearly very talented. But aside from that, she also needed to learn calligraphy, play traditional Japanese musical instruments, and master the art of conversation. Additionally, all of the girls were supposed to learn to behave a certain way, take very specific care of their bodies, and develop new habits. This is what Mineko revealed in her book, Geisha: A Life, about the everyday things she had to do: “After becoming a maiko, I went to the hairdresser once every 5 days. To preserve the shape of their hairstyle, I slept on a rectangular lacquered wooden pillow topped with a wooden cushion. At first, the pillow kept me awake, but soon I got used to it. The okiya had a trick to keep us from removing the pillow during the night. The maids would sprinkle rice bran around the pillow. If a girl removed the pillow, bits of bran stuck like glue to the pomade in her hair, and the next morning she had to make an unhappy trip back to the hairdresser. After finishing at the hairdresser’s, I went to the barbershop to have my face shaved, a common practice among Japanese women. My face was shaved for the first time by my father after he gave me my first haircut, on the day I turned 1 year old.”
Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005
In order to become true geishas, girls were supposed to go through several stages of learning. But Mineko was invited to be with guests when she wasn’t even an official student yet. She became the face of the school at the age of 15 and famous guests liked her the most. She was a great dancer and she was very good at holding conversations and entertaining guests. The word about this new star started spreading around the country. Of course, this affected Mineko’s relationship with other geishas. They were jealous and even dangerous: she was attacked on the street. She was also the subject of conflict from the men she said no to. In order to make things better with the girls, Mineko took them to receptions with her so they could earn good money too. But it didn’t help much — they were still very jealous. At the age of 29, she had to finish her career because her health was in danger. Her working day started at 7:30 a.m. and ended way past midnight. The rest of the time, she took care of herself, prepared for events, and learned. She only had 3 hours a day for sleep. She had serious kidney problems. She realized it was time to save herself. However, at the time, she was the highest-paid geisha in Japan, earning around $500,000 a year.
She met a lot of famous people, but the experiences were not always pleasant.
Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005
In her book, Mineko talked about her encounters with famous people. She had to deal with different kinds of treatment, from prejudice to admiration. But one of the key skills of a geisha is the ability to deal with awkward and uncomfortable situations. Once, Mineko met Aldo Gucci, the Italian fashion designer. He accidentally spilled soy sauce on her very expensive kimono and he was very embarrassed. In order to distract him, she asked Gucci to leave an autograph on her kimono, telling him it would be an honor for her. In reality, she didn’t care about the autograph and was only thinking that she would never be able to wear it again. She was even planning to give the kimono to Gucci sometime later, but she never saw him again. Another time, Mineko wanted to teach Queen Elizabeth a lesson after the royal didn’t touch the food that was prepared for her, even though it had been approved beforehand. Mineko went up to her husband and got him interested in a conversation with her. It looked like a very personal conversation and the spouses later got into an argument about it. She also met Prince Charles. He asked Mineko to give him her fan. When she gave it to him, he signed it and gave it back to her. She loved that fan and he signed it without even asking her. She didn’t care who he was and she thought that what he did was really inappropriate. She tried to give the fan back to him, but Charles looked very embarrassed about it and didn’t take it. Mineko then threw it away.
Mineko became famous around the world thanks to the novel Memoirs of a Geisha, but she also sued the author because of this.
Memoirs of a Geisha, 2005.
Mineko agreed to an interview with the American writer, Arthur Golden, who wanted to write a book about geishas. She did it anonymously but later realized that he lied to her several times. Mineko became a prototype of the main character of the book and it had words of gratitude addressed to her. When she read the book, she was horrified. In the story, geishas were presented like they were courtesans. Instead of explaining that they spread the traditions and culture of Japan and had nothing to do with courtesans, Golden made up his own story to make the book more interesting. And he was good at it. The book was very popular and a film was even made that was based on it. The actress looked very similar to the prototype, but she was bound by the wrong image that Golden created for her. Mineko requested that Golden rewrite the book and fix all the mistakes. He refused, so she sued him. The case was settled out of court and she got a large amount of money in damages.
In her book, Mineko describes the lives of geishas the way they really were.
Mineko couldn’t let the book be the only source of information about geishas. That’s why Mineko decided to write her own book. She spoke honestly about her life and the traditions of geishas. This book became a bestseller too.
Mineko’s private life and what she does now
This is Mineko Iwasaki with her husband, Jinichiro Sato, and her daughter, Kosuke.
Mineko Iwasaki found her happiness, even though she didn’t have much time for a personal life when she was working actively. She first fell in love when she was 21 with Japanese actor Shintaro Katsu, who was almost 2 times older than her. For a long time, Mineko refused his attention, but then she gave up. She met with him rarely and in secret. The actor promised to get divorced, but didn’t keep his word. After she “retired” at the age of 29, she met artist and restorer Jin’ichirō Satō. In 1982, they got married and one year later, they had a daughter, Kosuke. After their marriage, Satō decided to take his wife’s last name. Today, they live in the suburbs of Kyoto. Mineko, just like her husband, is into art now: she does paintings and helps with restorations. The family doesn’t give many interviews, but if Jin’ichirō is asked about his marriage with Mineko, he always says, “I’m very lucky.”


brightside--2020-09-02--12 Handsome Young Actors Who Are Stealing the Spotlight From the Big Stars

Movie and TV series industries are developing and the army of actors is always increasing in number .
And even though we still love Tom Cruise , Johnny Depp , Leonardo DiCaprio , and other handsome actors , there are quite a few much younger actors that are already stepping on their toes .
We at Bright Side are sure that these handsome guys from new movies and series already have a lot of fans .
And at the end of the article , there is a bonus proving that this new generation is copying the style of their older @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s time for Enrique Iglesias to retire .
There ’ s another Spanish star that women all around the world are falling for .
The entire world started talking about him after the release of Élite , where Itzan played one of the main parts .
It is said that girls love bad guys .
This is what the actor looked like in the romantic film After , where he portrayed the mysterious Hardin .
It is also interesting that Hero Fiennes Tiffin portrayed Lord Voldermort as a child in Harry Potter and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ guy from the series Euphoria and the comedy The Kissing Booth .
Even if the characters that Jacob plays are ill-tempered , it ’ s hard to not love them .
Fans noticed that he always has a miserable facial expression and he said , “ It ’ s because I ’ m usually thinking a lot , an insane amount , about something ridiculous.
” Many people liked Cole Sprouse in Riverdale , but after his role in Five Feet Apart , it is much easier to fall in love with him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ A guy with honey wheat blond hair and sad eyes is an amazing combination .
This is what we saw in German actor Louis Hofmann , in Dark .
By the way , have you watched the new season that has been released recently ?
The kind Gilbert Blythe from Ann with an E , who won the heart of the main character , is turning 20 this year .
We hope that he will have other very cool roles in the near future .
Just by looking at this Canadian man with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the desert and magic lamps .
So , we think that this casting decision for Aladdin was awesome .
After he appeared in The Fault in Our Stars , Ansel gained an impressive number of fans .
But he ’ s not just good in the role of a romantic guy .
Last year , he portrayed the main character in The Goldfinch and proved that he ’ s good in different roles .
Fionn Whitehead became known worldwide after playing the main role in Christopher Nolan ’ s Dunkirk .
The young @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we are so looking forward to his new roles in movies and series .
Some guys of the new generation obviously want to be cooler than their fathers like , for example , Patrick Schwarzenegger .
This handsome man , with a great smile , appeared in Midnight Sun and everyone loved him there .
There can ’ t be any conversation about young actors that women all around the world are in love with , without mentioning Timothée Chalamet .
He recently appeared in Little Women and soon , we ’ ll @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Judging by the comments from internet users , Enrique is in serious danger .

Movie and TV series industries are developing and the army of actors is always increasing in number. And even though we still love Tom Cruise, Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio, and other handsome actors, there are quite a few much younger actors that are already stepping on their toes.
We at Bright Side are sure that these handsome guys from new movies and series already have a lot of fans. And at the end of the article, there is a bonus proving that this new generation is copying the style of their older colleagues.
Itzan Escamilla
It seems like it’s time for Enrique Iglesias to retire. There’s another Spanish star that women all around the world are falling for. The entire world started talking about him after the release of Élite, where Itzan played one of the main parts.
Arón Piper
Arón Piper is another charismatic guy from Élite. His appearance proves that children who are mixed are especially attractive: Arón is half Spanish and half German.
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
It is said that girls love bad guys. This is what the actor looked like in the romantic film After, where he portrayed the mysterious Hardin. It is also interesting that Hero Fiennes Tiffin portrayed Lord Voldermort as a child in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Jacob Elordi
This is the guy from the series Euphoria and the comedy The Kissing Booth. Even if the characters that Jacob plays are ill-tempered, it’s hard to not love them. Fans noticed that he always has a miserable facial expression and he said, “It’s because I’m usually thinking a lot, an insane amount, about something ridiculous.”
Cole Sprouse
Many people liked Cole Sprouse in Riverdale, but after his role in Five Feet Apart, it is much easier to fall in love with him because he portrayed a romantic character.
Louis Hofmann
A guy with honey wheat blond hair and sad eyes is an amazing combination. This is what we saw in German actor Louis Hofmann, in Dark. By the way, have you watched the new season that has been released recently?
Lucas Jade Zumann
The kind Gilbert Blythe from Ann with an E, who won the heart of the main character, is turning 20 this year. We hope that he will have other very cool roles in the near future.
Mena Massoud
Just by looking at this Canadian man with Egyptian origins, you start thinking about the desert and magic lamps. So, we think that this casting decision for Aladdin was awesome.
Ansel Elgort
After he appeared in The Fault in Our Stars, Ansel gained an impressive number of fans. But he’s not just good in the role of a romantic guy. Last year, he portrayed the main character in The Goldfinch and proved that he’s good in different roles.
Fionn Whitehead
Fionn Whitehead became known worldwide after playing the main role in Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk. The young British man is extremely charismatic, and we are so looking forward to his new roles in movies and series.
Patrick Schwarzenegger
Some guys of the new generation obviously want to be cooler than their fathers like, for example, Patrick Schwarzenegger. This handsome man, with a great smile, appeared in Midnight Sun and everyone loved him there.
Timothée Chalamet
There can’t be any conversation about young actors that women all around the world are in love with, without mentioning Timothée Chalamet. He recently appeared in Little Women and soon, we’ll see him in Dune.
Bonus: Judging by the comments from internet users, Enrique is in serious danger.
Itzan Escamilla and Enrique Iglesias could easily be brothers. The thing is Iztan is simply the upgraded version of Enrique. © MafsMascarenhas / Twitter


brightside--2020-09-02--13 Things From the Past That Were Big Surprises for Their New Owners

The past has always captured people ’ s interest and it always will because it ’ s so interesting to find out how our ancestors lived , what they used , and what they dreamed about .
This is why anything that takes us 10 years back becomes really valuable .
The folks from today ’ s compilation have found things from different time periods and they were happy to have discovered them .
We at Bright Side also have experience of finding relics of the past ( mostly in our grandparents ’ attics ) , which is why we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ something like this happens .
“ So my family and I have been living in our house we bought a few years back .
It was built in the late ’ 40s .
I had remodeled everything on the first and second floors .
When it came time to remodel the basement , I found something amazing.
” “ I work for the railway and found this Gatorade carton in near mint condition in a tunnel .
The date on the top says June 16 , 1988.
” A school security guard found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ didn ’ t know it had been there since the 1950s .
Inside , there were things that gave a snapshot of the life of teenagers from that time .
“ My mom still has my baby silverware ...
I ’ m 36.
” “ Vintage board games found in the attic of our new house ” This disk with 500 hours of free internet from 1999 “ Found in my fiancé ’ s backyard , it ’ s been sitting there since the ’ 90s ” “ I found a fossil in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ Found a 2011 MacBook Pro at a relative ’ s house , that has never been opened.
” 2 bottles of the same seasoning , bought 20+ years apart “ I found this beautiful old compass in my grandparents ’ house.
” “ Anyone know Freddy Marr , age 6 , from London , so we can let him know his message was found in Denmark ?
”

The past has always captured people’s interest and it always will because it’s so interesting to find out how our ancestors lived, what they used, and what they dreamed about. This is why anything that takes us 10 years back becomes really valuable. The folks from today’s compilation have found things from different time periods and they were happy to have discovered them.
We at Bright Side also have experience of finding relics of the past (mostly in our grandparents’ attics), which is why we understand the emotions you can feel when something like this happens.
“So my family and I have been living in our house we bought a few years back. It was built in the late ’40s. I had remodeled everything on the first and second floors. When it came time to remodel the basement, I found something amazing.”
“I work for the railway and found this Gatorade carton in near mint condition in a tunnel. The date on the top says June 16, 1988.”
A school security guard found a bag stuck between the lockers but didn’t know it had been there since the 1950s. Inside, there were things that gave a snapshot of the life of teenagers from that time.
“My mom still has my baby silverware... I’m 36.”
“Vintage board games found in the attic of our new house”
This disk with 500 hours of free internet from 1999
“Found in my fiancé’s backyard, it’s been sitting there since the ’90s”
“I found something interesting.”
“I found a fossil in the parking lot of a pet store.”
“Found a 2011 MacBook Pro at a relative’s house, that has never been opened.”
“A 1-dollar coin I found, from 1882”
2 bottles of the same seasoning, bought 20+ years apart
“I found this beautiful old compass in my grandparents’ house.”
“Anyone know Freddy Marr, age 6, from London, so we can let him know his message was found in Denmark?”


brightside--2020-09-02--20+ People Who Proved You Can Get a Cool Bag Without Going to the Store

An unusual bag very subtly emphasizes the individuality of its owner .
Of course , you could look for something exclusive in the collections of famous brands , but in this case , you will have to spend more than one salary on this accessory .
People from our article went the other way and created unique backpacks , clutches , and briefcases with their own hands .
“ Just made a dice bag !
I used 2 types of leather and a glass eye.
” “ I had a new large men ’ s T-shirt , and I wanted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This is how it came out.
” “ I made a leather messenger bag for my supercool girlfriend for Christmas .
I hope she ’ ll like it.
” “ An embroidered clutch bag with an owl zipper pull .
This is the first bag I made myself.
” “ For a long time , I was thinking about sewing something for myself and being able to leave the store with a cool bag , instead of a plastic bag that could get torn at any moment .
I did it.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so I crocheted one for my cat !
” — “ Looks like the cat in a poke.
” “ I made a bag myself and tried to show a mermaid on it.
” “ I had a skein of jute twine so I made a bag — it ’ s a pickpocket ’ s dream .
It ’ s prickly and thorny , but soon the fabric is supposed to wear thin a little bit.
” “ My loved one complained that I always ‘ did everything for everyone , ’ but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
He asked for a bag .
Ha !
Well , a satisfied husband is a good husband .
Today he went to work with his new bag.
” “ Sometimes , you can do so many different things to just avoid work .
After the hauling of the chairs , we had some pieces of micro-velour fabric in 2 colors left , and I made a beach bag .
It ’ s convenient , spacious , and sand and water don ’ t stick to it.
” I just made this backpack @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Morty !
It ’ s not perfect , but I am really happy I created it . ''
“ I was looking for a long time for a bag like this , but I didn ’ t really find anything , so I decided to make one myself .
My friends said I ’ m crazy .
In a way , they are right — I paid a lot for all the materials and tools , but I like it.
” “ I made this bag as a present for my girlfriend , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the result .
I can ’ t wait to give it to her.
” “ I made this bag from all the bits of yarn I had left from other projects .
I am so happy with how it turned out.
” “ I made my first bag !
It ’ s reversible and has pockets.
” “ I made this handbag for an international handmaking competition and made it to the finals for the first time in 4 years !
” — “ I ’ m a man , but even I @ @ @ @ @

An unusual bag very subtly emphasizes the individuality of its owner. Of course, you could look for something exclusive in the collections of famous brands, but in this case, you will have to spend more than one salary on this accessory. People from our article went the other way and created unique backpacks, clutches, and briefcases with their own hands.
We at Bright Side love to look at the works of handy people, because each of them shows the originality of their creator. It turns out that it’s not as difficult as it might seem to recreate various handbag models.
“Just made a dice bag! I used 2 types of leather and a glass eye.”
“I had a new large men’s T-shirt, and I wanted to make a book bag for school. This is how it came out.”
“I made a leather messenger bag for my supercool girlfriend for Christmas. I hope she’ll like it.”
“An embroidered clutch bag with an owl zipper pull. This is the first bag I made myself.”
“I made a Harry Potter bag for my sister.”
“I made a Toothless bag for my girlfriend’s birthday.”
“I made a leather Orks’ bag.”
“For a long time, I was thinking about sewing something for myself and being able to leave the store with a cool bag, instead of a plastic bag that could get torn at any moment. I did it.”
“Everyone knows cats love bags, so I crocheted one for my cat!” — “Looks like the cat in a poke.”
“I made a bag myself and tried to show a mermaid on it.”
“I had a skein of jute twine so I made a bag — it’s a pickpocket’s dream. It’s prickly and thorny, but soon the fabric is supposed to wear thin a little bit.”
“My loved one complained that I always ‘did everything for everyone,’ but that he didn’t get anything. He asked for a bag. Ha! Well, a satisfied husband is a good husband. Today he went to work with his new bag.”
“Sometimes, you can do so many different things to just avoid work. After the hauling of the chairs, we had some pieces of micro-velour fabric in 2 colors left, and I made a beach bag. It’s convenient, spacious, and sand and water don’t stick to it.”
“I made a leather makeup pouch for my girlfriend’s birthday.”
I just made this backpack with custom printed fabric with Rick and Morty! It’s not perfect, but I am really happy I created it."
“I was looking for a long time for a bag like this, but I didn’t really find anything, so I decided to make one myself. My friends said I’m crazy. In a way, they are right — I paid a lot for all the materials and tools, but I like it.”
“I made this bag as a present for my girlfriend, and I’m very happy with the result. I can’t wait to give it to her.”
“I made this bag from all the bits of yarn I had left from other projects. I am so happy with how it turned out.”
“I made my first bag! It’s reversible and has pockets.”
“I crocheted this not-so-little backpack.”
“I made this handbag for an international handmaking competition and made it to the finals for the first time in 4 years!” — “I’m a man, but even I want this bag!”


brightside--2020-09-03--Children Under 13 Should Not Be Allowed on Social Media, and Here’s Why

Letting your kid on social media sites can influence their development and even the transition into their teens .
Maybe it ’ s ok for your kid to use social media under supervision , but the disadvantages beat the advantages on many different levels .
You can ’ t monitor their every step , because a potential danger could be one click away and they probably won ’ t even be aware of it .
Your kid will see a different reality on social media sites .
As your kids grow up , they will start asking new questions about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ going toward fashion trends and makeup , while for guys deodorant and hair gel suddenly become significant .
Ironically , staying on track with trends is important in order to fit in , however if the kid uses social media , these results will be different .
On these sites , they won ’ t just be influenced by kids around their own age and in their circle of friends , but way beyond .
They will feel pressured to keep up with worldwide trends .
For a young mind that is in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can give them the impression that they won ’ t ever be able to attain the same status , get the same things — basically , they ’ ll think they will never be able to catch up .
Your kid might share too much .
Like it or not , if a kid under 13 uses a social media site , they will also be tempted to share and they might share things that are not really for the whole world to see .
Also , little kids might take photos of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ share them .
Even if they only share their location or an image that easily shows where they are , it can get stalkers and shady characters ’ attention and could put your kid in danger .
They might become a victim of online bullying or become one .
Bullying on social media sites can be even worse than real-life bullying , because those people can act freely and most often do it anonymously .
While bullying happens no matter how old you are , kids under 13 are the most affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ self-esteem starts to form .
So , bullying will make children seek virtual approval , which can become uncontrollable .
Abusive language and gossiping can spike anxiety too , which might result in panic attacks .
There is even a chance that cyberbullying could trigger self-harm .
All the trends , bullying , and false reality can make kids anxious easily , and even depressed .
Kids still don ’ t have a strong self-esteem and confidence and this is the main reason why kids shouldn ’ t be allowed to use @ @ @ @ @ @ @ children should be led to build on the skills they are good at , if this doesn ’ t happen their life could be more difficult .
Your kid can get pushed into participating in dangerous trends .
Whether it concerns fashion , dance , or some kind of game , kids become more and more obsessed with these things .
The bad thing about these is that there are trends that can put your child ’ s life in danger .
Some of the past trends and challenges are known for being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ get scammed and even become a victim of identity theft .
Kids are a treasure in the eyes of scammers and identity thieves .
This is because children don ’ t take out loans , have credit cards , or pay the bills .
Their credit score is clean and thieves can exploit them .
These people specifically target children who are using social sites and things can get really bad really fast because scammers find them to be the easiest targets .

Letting your kid on social media sites can influence their development and even the transition into their teens. Maybe it’s ok for your kid to use social media under supervision, but the disadvantages beat the advantages on many different levels. You can’t monitor their every step, because a potential danger could be one click away and they probably won’t even be aware of it.
Bright Side learned about the dangers of children under 13 years using social media sites and we wanted to warn you about them.
Your kid will see a different reality on social media sites.
As your kids grow up, they will start asking new questions about themselves. For girls, this means going toward fashion trends and makeup, while for guys deodorant and hair gel suddenly become significant. Ironically, staying on track with trends is important in order to fit in, however if the kid uses social media, these results will be different. On these sites, they won’t just be influenced by kids around their own age and in their circle of friends, but way beyond. They will feel pressured to keep up with worldwide trends. For a young mind that is in the developing stages of self-esteem, it can give them the impression that they won’t ever be able to attain the same status, get the same things — basically, they’ll think they will never be able to catch up.
Your kid might share too much.
Like it or not, if a kid under 13 uses a social media site, they will also be tempted to share and they might share things that are not really for the whole world to see. Also, little kids might take photos of your ID or credit card, and share them. Even if they only share their location or an image that easily shows where they are, it can get stalkers and shady characters’ attention and could put your kid in danger.
They might become a victim of online bullying or become one.
Bullying on social media sites can be even worse than real-life bullying, because those people can act freely and most often do it anonymously. While bullying happens no matter how old you are, kids under 13 are the most affected by it because that’s when kids’ self-esteem starts to form. So, bullying will make children seek virtual approval, which can become uncontrollable. Abusive language and gossiping can spike anxiety too, which might result in panic attacks. There is even a chance that cyberbullying could trigger self-harm.
Your kid might develop anxiety.
All the trends, bullying, and false reality can make kids anxious easily, and even depressed. Kids still don’t have a strong self-esteem and confidence and this is the main reason why kids shouldn’t be allowed to use social sites. In this period, children should be led to build on the skills they are good at, if this doesn’t happen their life could be more difficult.
Your kid can get pushed into participating in dangerous trends.
Whether it concerns fashion, dance, or some kind of game, kids become more and more obsessed with these things. The bad thing about these is that there are trends that can put your child’s life in danger. Some of the past trends and challenges are known for being unpredictable and very dangerous.
He might get scammed and even become a victim of identity theft.
Kids are a treasure in the eyes of scammers and identity thieves. This is because children don’t take out loans, have credit cards, or pay the bills. Their credit score is clean and thieves can exploit them. These people specifically target children who are using social sites and things can get really bad really fast because scammers find them to be the easiest targets.