If you see your child covering their nose in group photos, you had better know what it means

Some such trends, like the ALS ice bucket challenge, are positive drivers of charity, encouraging people to add their momentum to a force looking to make real change in the world.

Others might not be so beneficial to society as a whole. Others still are nothing short of dangerous (see the tide-pod challenge that reports insist was a ‘thing’ in 2018) .

Well, hold onto your hats, because there’s apparently a new trend on the rise, and it involves mostly young people and group photos.

Credit / instagram – Paris Fury

Dubbed ‘nose covering’, the trend is pretty much as advertised, with people using their hand to cover their noses – and as a result a large portion of their face along with it – so as to not appear in photos even when they’re in them.

Strange? Yep, I think so too, but that doesn’t make it any less real.

Reportedly, the trend had left some internet users pondering over the possibility that people were sending some sort of secret signal to one another, but the explanation is rather simpler.

British parenting expert Amanda Jenner, being interviewed by Fabulous, said: “Using covers is the only way they can remove themselves without actually upsetting their parents by refusing to be in the photo.

“We as parents want and insist on capturing the moment but to a teenager this is a big deal. Teenagers go through a period of not embracing their appearance, i.e. could be spots, braces, or they just have a time in their lives where they have no self confidence.”

Credit / instagram – Paris Fury

Jenner added that ‘nose covering’ might be especially important for those youngsters afraid of their image being shared online by peers.

“Their peers can often share the photo and make fun of it which is very harmful to their confidence also resulting in harmful comments which can lead onto other issues,” she said.

The expert went on to tell parents who might be seeing their children engaging in the practice: “Remember that this phase is a normal part of growing up, where seeking independence and establishing personal boundaries are key developmental milestones.”

Have you seen any children covering their noses in photos? Let us know in the comments box.

Related Posts

EMBRACE YOUR CONFIDENCE AND SENSUALITY

Embrace your confidence and sensuality, proving that true beauty knows no age. Mature women, with their life experiences, exude a unique charm that captivates and mesmerizes. For…

Shannen Doherty’s mom Rosa fulfills late actress’ dying wish: ‘I am now going to be doing my best’

Rosa explained how much the podcast meant to Shannen “because it allowed her to tell her story and tell her truth.” “I wanna do this, and I…

Marlo Thomas speaks out after ‘beloved’ husband Phil Donahue’s death: ‘I lost my sweetheart’

Thomas went on to explain she would be taking a break from social media to “take care of myself and the many people who took care of…

‘1000-Lb. Sisters’ star Tammy Slaton reveals staggering 500-pound weight loss

In the clip, one by one seven women walk into the frame and as each one joins the others, a number signifying how much weight they have…

Meghan Markle’s direct order to Prince Harry during Colombia tour revealed by lip reader

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were said to have made certain royals furious with their trip to Nigeria earlier this year. With their current visit to Colombia,…

17-year-old Prom King found dead just one hour after being reported missing

The Water Rescue team is said to have recovered the teen’s body in 15 to 20 feet of water. Ayden was pronounced dead at the scene. Compounding…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *