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[quote=Anonymous][quote]This stuck out to me too.  I had a mom who was obsessed with my weight and harped about it constantly but didn't do anything to help and made me miserable.

Now, as a mom to a 10 year old, I apologize for saying this, but I really don't understand the difficulty.  The majority of meals are eaten at home or under the supervision of a parent.  Parents decide which activities their children are in.  Serve lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats.  Make healthful meals that actually fill him up.  Have nutritious snacks.  Don't keep junk food in the house.  Sign him up for sports.  Do activities as a family.  Don't mention his weight or make him feel bad about it.  Keep the focus on being healthy.
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Yes but every child is different - my son may have a lower metabolism for a start, and being short it makes him look a lot fatter when he may not weigh that much. The fact that he does not let me weigh him sounds like he struggles away from it when actually it's more of an avoidance - sort of can't be bothered thing. I have him doing sports, swimming for a start, however if he chooses to not work hard in that session is that my fault? If he doesn't enjoy PE at school so doesn't try hard does that fall down to me? I see your point but there are too many factors involved to claim it's not difficult, especially when your son is a healthy weight[/quote]

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