UP’s Prachi Nigam is not just the head of one of the country’s largest states, she is also a young girl with high values and positive thinking. When the Uttar Pradesh board announced the board exam results, Prachi Nigam’s dream came true, but this 15-year-old young girl had no idea that she would become a victim of thoughtless trolling. Prachi was trolled because of his appearance!In an exclusive interview with BBC Interview, the teenager said: If I was a few points behind, I wouldn’t have topped. Maybe that would be better. I don’t pay much attention to this situation because I have been facing this for a long time. People see girls with hair and feel strange about it because they have never seen this before.” Hours after her photo appeared on social networks, while many people congratulated The teenager topped the exam out of 550,000 students, but another group of people objected and trolled her because of her appearance.” When people troll her, I feel bad about it. Many people said bad things about her. We told Prachi not to let it weigh on her mind,” her mother told the media. Prachi, with a million dollar smile on her face, told the media: “God created Me, I’m okay with that. For those who feel there is a difference, it doesn’t matter. Even Chanakya was trolled and he didn’t care. Likewise, I also don’t care and will focus on my studies. “Prachi’s case is a reflection of what exists in certain sections of society. It is an example of how prejudices are prevalent in our society. It is unfortunate that see that a young girl’s achievements are clouded by shallow opinions that don’t even matter. “My family, teachers, friends never criticize me about my appearance and I don’t either never mind about it only when my photo is published after the results came out. that people started trolling me and then my attention was attracted to this problem my goal is to become an engineer and what matters in the end is my score me and not my facial hair,” she had told IANS earlier.
It’s important to teach children body positivity. Teaching children about body positivity includes cultivating a healthy relationship with their body and promoting self-acceptance regardless of size, shape or appearance. Encourage open conversations about body image, emphasizing that each person is unique and worthy of love and respect. Focus on health and happiness rather than weight or appearance, promoting balanced nutrition, regular physical activity and self-care habits. Encourage positive self-talk and celebrate individual strengths and achievements. Set an example by embracing your own body and avoiding negative comments about yourself or others. To protect teens from online scammers, establish open communication about Internet safety and cyberbullying. Encourage them to think critically about content and report abuse. Set strict social media privacy settings and discreetly monitor online activities. Educate them about blocking and filtering tools, and emphasize the importance of not engaging with trolls. Promote resilience by promoting positive self-esteem and coping strategies. Encourage offline interests and activities to balance online exposure. Be alert for signs of distress and intervene promptly if bullying occurs, involving school authorities or mental health professionals if necessary.
