Ghana's Bleached Babies: The Shocking Cost of Beauty

Skin Bleaching of Children in Ghana: A Growing Concern Ghana is facing a disturbing trend: the skin bleaching of young children. A new JoyNews documentary, 'Bleached Babies: The Cost of Beauty,' set to air June 2nd at 8:30 PM, sheds light on this issue. The documentary highlights the societal pressures leading parents to bleach their children's skin, often using creams containing toxic ingredients. "When you bleach the children, they become socially acceptable," states one interviewee in the preview. This reveals the disturbing belief that lighter skin equates to higher social standing. The preview also shows images of babies as young as three years old who have already been subjected to this practice. A doctor interviewed in the documentary (though not shown in the preview) is expected to discuss the severe health risks associated with skin bleaching. This adds a crucial medical perspective to the social commentary. The documentary serves as a wake-up call, urging action to address the root causes of this harmful trend and protect vulnerable children. JoyNews' commitment to uncovering this issue is commendable and contributes to raising awareness and hopefully, fostering change.