Society has its standard

And we're judged, one and all

According to the limits set

And one can't be too small

Young girls starving themselves because

They dare not weigh too much

Using anorexic models

And actresses, and such

As examples for which to aim

Trying to emulate

Their perfect bodies, and their looks

Too often tempting fate

Shattering their own self image

And their self worth, as well

Sacrificing their health and pride

So caught up in the spell

They lose themselves in the attempt

To be someone they're not

Never even considering

To embrace what they've got

Perfectly lovely young ladies

Vibrant and beautiful

Slaves to society's measure

Always feeling its pull

Just what does that say about us

That we let this go on

Allowing our daughters to feel

Belittled by this scorn

We need to make them understand

That all they have to be

Is the person they really are

And make sure that they see

That they are truly wonderful

Perfect just as they are

Get them to believe in themselves

Instead of some big star

Encourage them to look inside

And love what they find there

And always make sure that they know

How very much we care