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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I totally understand why your son’s weight would be a great concern for you - - especially since someone close to you died prematurely from obesity.

And obesity IS a huge health issue.
His risk of getting cancer or diabetes is high plus he is at a high risk for a multitude of health issues such as cardiovascular issues and high blood pressure too.

But your son is an adult now and he has directly told you + your husband that he does not want any interference.
He acknowledges that he is overweight and now it is up to him entirely how he will deal w/it.

Nothing you or your husband will say will make a difference at this point.
If anything - it may create unnecessary animosity.

All you can do at this stage is just hope that he makes healthy life choices.

Good luck![/quote]

He's an adult because he is over age 18, but this isn't a 28 year old. If approached in a sensitive and loving way, a parent can still help guilde a young person. You can make a difference because if you can get him to see a doctor that could make a big difference in his health in the long run. Plus, if your child were showing signs of slowly killing himself, even if he was 40 you would at least try to intervene respectfully. [/quote]

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