Here's the thing: Photoshop Express is a competent photo editor with genuinely useful features. The AI tools are cool, the filters are extensive, and it's from Adobe so the quality is there.

But let's be honest about what this app actually gets used for—it's a selfie enhancement machine. The entire feature set screams 'you're not good enough as-is.' Airbrush your face! Remove blemishes! Add makeup! Make yourself Instagram-ready! This is exactly the kind of appearance-focused messaging that contributes to the teen mental health crisis we're seeing around body image and social comparison.

If your kid is genuinely interested in photography or design, get them Lightroom Mobile or even Snapseed. Those teach actual skills without the vanity angle. Photoshop Express positions itself as a creative tool but functions primarily as a 'make yourself prettier for social media' app. We can do better.