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Is my child lonely because of his obesity?

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  • fandy1234
fandy1234 posted on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 16:04

My son was born very thin and weak. We were very concerned at that time so from the very beginning we were very specific about his food. We let him eat lot of fatty things like butter, chocolates etc. etc. Now at 6 years of age he is fat and she seems to have got into eating a lot of junk.

He even complains of not being able to play with other kids as he cannot run fast. Also that other kids tease him and calls him "Hippoooo". Now I am trying to get my son to normal weight. But how can I help him with his unacceptance among friends.

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  • newmem
newmem posted on Fri, 12/18/2009 - 16:36

If you will be ashamed of what your child is the child will develop the same feeling. Its good that you are trying to help him reduce his weight, as obesity is not good for health. But at the same time you do not have to feel bad and make your child feel the same. Be happy for what he is. He might not be good at sports but tehre might be other things like drawing, music etc. at which he might be good.
So, help him be proud of that and let him boast about it to his friends. Automatically problems will be solved.

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  • eva
eva posted on Sun, 12/20/2009 - 19:37

Definitely I agree with newmem you should grow your child with such values that he has confidence in himself whatever be the situation. If he has confidence whatever be the situation he will never feel bad as he will always look at the good in him and try to improve the aspects where he is lacking.
You should always be on his side to support...

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  • dailymom
dailymom posted on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 12:38

I have not been very active on this forum. Mostly I have been a silent reader but this topic touches my heart so I feel that I should give my input. My daughter is 9 years old now and she is on the healthier side. About a year back she was a fat fat kid. And she had to go through a lot of emotional turmoil.

My feeling is I was the one responsible for her situation. As a mom I never said no to her and gave her all junks that she asked for. She is my only child and I wanted to give her everything. This had a bed result Sad.
After seeking her loneliness and low self esteem I consulted a dietitian 1 year back and with his help my daughter is slowly getting to normal weight.
Now I am very strict with her healthy diet, exercise and trying my best to balance my love and health.

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