21+ full-figured actresses playing 14/15/16 yr old characters rly fucked up my self-esteem and self-image when i was young and made me v insecure
quit casting adults as young characters esp in shows w/ young target audiences?? man it makes undeveloped lil girls feel inadequate that they don’t look like grown women when they’re baby teens
tRUTH
Same with men. I don’t understand why they have adults playing teenagers in high school. It looks completely unrealistic and makes the actors themselves look immature!
That’s very true but part of the problem is the sexualization of the teenagers in the movies and shows. Legally the company cannot depict actors and actresses in sexual situations if they are under the age of 18 because that would be considered child pornography. Some low level things can be depicted, but only with the consent of a legal guardian or parent.
Lately, in order to make the move/show seem ~~*edgy!*~~ or “realistic” enough to get young people to watch it, it has to include some level of sexual situation, so this is how they get around the laws.
Also, generally adult actors are more experienced and can just flat out act better than the kids.
It is unfair to self-esteem, but explaining these things might be helpful.
