Do Teens Really Need to Wear Masks? Expert Parenting Advice.

A mother is concerned about her 14-year-old daughter's habit of wearing a mask in public spaces despite being fully vaccinated and living in a low-risk area for COVID-19. The daughter wears a mask to conceal her facial expressions and acne struggles, which cause her social anxiety. The mother is worried that her daughter's habit will cause her social problems in the future. However, the advice columnist suggests that the daughter will eventually stop wearing a mask on her own when she's ready and recommends not pressuring her.