From tee, Child's Age 9 - 06/03/02 - IP#: 66.190.202.xxx Click here to reply
Hi! I am so happy that I found this site! My son is 9 yrs. old, is 4'5" tall and weights approx 100 lbs. He is extremely self concious about his weight! He never has a good thing to say about himself and is often teased at school. He is an adorable child...very sweet and sensitive! Well, I enrolled him in summer camp for 1 week (with a friend)...when he found out there would be swimming, he refused to go because he'll have to take off his shirt!! I want him to go because I know he'll have fun! He is very active...baseball, basketball, football, swimming at home, bike riding...I am desperate! I know he needs a diet, but I'm not sure how to go about it with a 9 yr. old. What I'd like to do is remove the bad carbs, like chips and cookies, bread, pasta, etc. but still let him have the fruits and vegs. ANY SUGGESTIONS WILL BE APPRECIATED! I am seriously considering speaking with a nutritionist. My heart is hurting sooo much for him! Thank you very much!
Reply from Sean B., Child's Age 9 - 11/15/02 - IP#: 68.7.21.xxx I'm in tears as I write this message, My son is 9 years old and is overwieght. Im a former Navy SEAL and maintain a healthy lifestyle. This has nothing to do with ego, I only want the best for my son. I see him every other weekend and he just gets bigger every time. I have told him to cut out the carbs and no cheese he is very sensitve about his condition.What can I do without him thinking that I'm like everyone else saying he is overwieght. I love my son so much I feel bad for him. I wish I had the weight problem and not my son, he is so great always there, nothing but a big loving heart; I love him to death. HEEEEELP!!!!! Email me @ sdvt1@yahoo.com
Reply from Veronica, Child's Age 12 - 06/03/02 - IP#: 216.158.68.xxx hello! i feel the same way..my 12 year old daughter weighs 161..and often comes home cring everyday from school, because she gets called names like..cow,pig,fatty,human trashcan,round ball...and lots of others.I try to always be there for her...now at school because she gets called those awful names she no longer eats lunch.Just a few days ago, she came up and told me that she wished she was dead..because she hated her life and how she always gets treated>When she told me that..i felt really bad inside and just wanted 2 cry.She wont go swimming out in public..its hard to get her into a hotel pool...i always pack a long t-shirt and shorts to put over her suit to make her feel more comfortable!She aslo wont play sports because she says she fat and kids make fun of her.I wish kids these days would just back off and not pick on other kids because they have problems they cant help!In my house i have a rule"treat others the way you would want to be treated!" and i tell ya here it works!I just wish other kids would think about it before they open their mouth and say something soo awful and rude...not only does it upset that child but it upsets family and friends!So please as you're reading this....talk 2 your kids or ones you know treat people this way...have a talk w/ them!Maybe they will understand more!Thank you all for taking the time to read this...and please talk 2 someone about this...kids or the parents..trust me you'll make a big difference in your childs life!If u have anything u wanna say or ask me..please feel free to say or ask...im here to help!
