From Joe, Child's Age 14 - 08/15/05 - IP#: 66.8.225.xxx Click here to reply
This message refers to the previous post from Debbie. I want to thank her for her wise advice. Nothing against the well-meaning teens who post here on the parents board, but Debbie's post is just cwhat I come here to read. I'm a single dad. My two sons are 144 and 11. The 14 year old is 6'0" and weighs 325 and the 11 year old is 5'1" and a very heavy 270. I'm 380 myself and it's hard to make sure we all eat healthy when all 3 of us have big appetites. My sons say everything is OK with them, but reading Debbie's post alerted me to the fact that they may be teased at school, and I'm going to work real hard to make sure I'm there for them. Thanks again, Debbie.
Reply from Debbie, Child's Age 13 - 08/17/05 - IP#: 70.110.177.xxx Joe, you are very welcome. I wish you the best with your sons. Teasing at school is a real problem. several years ago when my son was about 6 he said to me "why do the kids call me fat and make fun of me, I already know I'm fat so they don't need to tell me." I think I heard my heart break at that very moment because I had no idea he was having any problems at school. I swore then I would be more aware and that I would do anything he wanted/needed me to do. You sound like a wonderful concerned dad and your boys are very lucky. Try to get all of yourselves into a healthier lifestyle, you all will love the time together and if weight is lost then that is a good thing. I often preach better than I practice so I know that it requires alot of effort and even some planning but ,Joe, you can help them and I know that you will. Good Luck!!
