You may not find it in a medical textbook, but many young girls suffer from Princess Syndrome. What is Princess Syndrome, you ask? A girl who suffers from PS lives life as a fairy tale: she focuses only on the pretty things, puts herself at the center of the universe, and obsesses about her looks (even if she’s only headed to the playground). While this can be fun and whimsical when a girl is a toddler, it can also set the tone for how she develops into a young woman, influencing her self-esteem, her dependence on others, how she takes care of herself, and how empowered she feels in life.

You may not find it in a medical textbook, but many young girls suffer from Princess Syndrome. What is Princess Syndrome, you ask? A girl who suffers from PS lives life as a fairy tale: she focuses only on the pretty things, puts herself at the center of the universe, and obsesses about her looks (even if she’s only headed to the playground). While this can be fun and whimsical when a girl is a toddler, it can also set the tone for how she develops into a young woman, influencing her self-esteem, her dependence on others, how she takes care of herself, and how empowered she feels in life.