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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was more controlling about food/sugar when my kids were younger. I was advised to “let go a little” because of the whole controlling kids hide food thing, so between that and getting busier, there’s a lot more processed foods and sugar in the house than before. We are still not a soda family in the house. One of my kids regulates food/treats well and one does not at all. That kid has gained a lot of weight and that is not due to any restrictive behavior—he just really likes sugar and will take it any chance he can. He’s active and healthy but I worry about his self esteem and weight in the future becusse I know how hard it is to lose (having been overweight myself at points).

It’s one of those “damned if you do damned if you don’t” situations where ultimately genetics has a huge sway of how someone turns out, more so than parenting imo.[/quote]

Genetics do play a key role, which I think a lot of people underestimate, but I do think parents can do a lot to guide their kids. Even if it seems fruitless and that they are not listening, they are, it's sinking in. Try not to nag him or make it about the weight, rather teach him how food works in his body. Don't give up, eating well is a habit that will benefit him throughout life.

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