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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]This is not a debate about whether or not OP's child needs a change in diet.  That is a separate issue, and one for OP/her DH alone to consider.  This is a discussion about whether or not it is ever appropriate for a MIL, other extended family member, friend, etc. to make a comment TO A CHILD about her weight, and using a nasty term like "fatty" to do it.

If my MIL did this I'd rip her a new one.  Completely unacceptable to guilt a child about her weight and body image, not to mention to model use of rude language.  If MIL had a real concern about child's health, she could go to OP/DH (which would probably also be pretty inappropriate, but wouldn't expose the child to her petty BS).[/quote]

No one is debating whether the kid's diet needs to change. The last 4-5 posts above yours all talk about why older people make these comments and all come to the conclusion that it's ok for someone to say something even if parents conclude that may harm a kid's esteem -- that someone can be a grandparent; in fact it's better it be a grandparent than a stranger on the street.[/quote]

And I'm saying that I disagree.[/quote]

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