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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My 12 YO DS is overweight. It isnt really a surprise, that kind of runs in DH's family, to have tall, 'big' men. He is otherwise healthy, and active playing baseball and football, and overall not being the 12 year old that just stares at the screen all day. We eat together every dinner and breakfast, and I try to cook fairly healthy meals for both, but I wouldn't describe my meals as being 'diet' really.

Lately me and DH have been arguing over whether we should talk to DS about him going on a diet to try and control his weight. DH says that DS has no major health problems, and is active/eats fairly healthy so we should just wait and see. I think that we need to nip it in the bud before he gets to high school and gets so much busier.[/quote]

What are you trying to nip in the bud exactly? You admit that his behavior is healthy, he's active and eats well.  If you want him to eat better, cook him better food.  A diet, christ, really? Are you trying to give him an eating disorder?  Has he even hit puberty yet?[/quote]

+1  If he's active, healthy, and eating a balanced diet, he's fine.  Yes, he may end up on the higher end of the scale but that might just be normal for his genetic make up.  Some people really are just going to be bigger.  I strongly encourage you to read "Your Child's Weight: Helping Without Harming" by Ellyn Satter.

Also, it is extremely normal for preteens to get a bit pudgy as they put on weight in preparation for the puberty growth spurt.  You really can't know what body he'll end up with after puberty but encouraging "dieting" will likely lead to worse outcomes.[/quote]

+2 OP, you need to take responsibility for this. You admit the meals you cook aren't  that healthy.  You need to set the example and prepare healthy meals, provide healthy snacks and eliminate crappy for options. [/quote]

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