Should women take a course on self-esteem? Do you know who Phoebe Prince is? Do you know what he did? Do you know what her peers did to her? Phoebe Prince is a fifteen-year-old girl who committed suicide on January 14, 2010. Phoebe Prince was bullied every day for three months. Her peers caused her to have such low self-esteem and self-image that she committed suicide. Seven out of ten girls in the United States suffer from low self-esteem, which can lead to mental problems, suicide and many poor lifestyle choices. Teenage girls should take a course on how to increase self-esteem because low self-esteem affects girls negatively, most self-esteem problems are family-related and there are many recourses to help girls. Adolescents' behaviors and body image are negatively affected when they suffer from low self-esteem. self-esteem. An example of this is seen when adolescents become sexually active at a young age (“Adolescent Self-Esteem,” par. 2). Many adolescents with a “lack of love” in their childhood may feel lonely, unloved, insecure, and may have difficulty trusting other people (“Insight Zone,” para. 21). According to New, the way adolescents act and think has to do with their self-esteem (para. 3). Having low self-esteem as a teenager can lead to mental and physical problems as an adult (“Self-esteem problems,” par. 6). With low self-esteem, teenagers make poor decisions. Most adolescents with low self-esteem do not think they will be successful (“Self-Esteem Problems,” para. 2). Furthermore, most adolescents with low self-esteem harm their lives mentally and physically (“self-esteem problems,” para. 4). Many “social, economic, cultural and biological” factors influence the way adolescents think about themselves and their self-esteem (“self-esteem problems”, par. 8). Another way teens are affected... middle of paper... Schools can serve as a support system for teens by being trained on how to connect with students and parents. By involving parents in a positive way, you build a better community for their children and other children. Phoebe Prince's story is a devastating wake-up call announcing the need for self-esteem training. His story is too common in American high schools. Girls with low self-esteem are affected in all areas of their lives, including relationships with family, teachers and friends. While low self-esteem may stem from circumstances involving the teen's family, there are resources that can help teens if schools open the door to providing these tools to teens through lessons. These lessons might be the ticket that helps the Phoebe Princes of the world feel like they have something to live for after all.