children'sPRESSLINE; Large-chested teen weighed down by stereotypes

When I was in sixth grade, people would ask me if I wanted a breast reduction and I would say "yeah," but I never really wanted it. Then this summer I met a lot of people who were making comments about my boobs. So after this summer I really want one. I'd be happy with a C [cup] '...

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Published inNew York Amsterdam news (1962) Vol. 95; no. 2
Main Authors Nair, Deepti, Shapiro, Liza
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, N.Y New York Amsterdam News 14.01.2004
Subjects
Breasts
Girls
Teenagers
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Summary:When I was in sixth grade, people would ask me if I wanted a breast reduction and I would say "yeah," but I never really wanted it. Then this summer I met a lot of people who were making comments about my boobs. So after this summer I really want one. I'd be happy with a C [cup] 'cause people won't make comments and they won't look at me funny. It hasn't been until, like, recently that it's had an impact on me. It just never bothered me before, but lately I feel like everybody is always like, "Oh my god, they're so big." It's not my fault. I dunno what to do about it. Last night I went to a concert and I couldn't find anything to wear. Everything I tried on was too sexy for my age or just like didn't fit me because of my boobs.
ISSN:1059-1818