From Courtney, Child's Age 11 - 06/23/08 - IP#: 24.205.112.xxx Click here to reply
I have a daughter name Jasmine and she is 11 years old. She is about 5 feet 3 inches tall, which is pretty tall compared to the rest of the kids in her class. She weighs about 144 punds and she thikns she is overweight. I try to tell her that because she is really tall that she weighs like that. She doesn't believe me. I tried the Weight Calculator and they said she was obese, but I am not sure. My daughter doesn't even look fat. Her stomach doesn't even stick out a lot. She is also going through puberty, I got my period at her age, so I am also telling her she is gaining weight because of that. Please reply with any help.
Reply from ellie, Child's Age 15 - 07/21/08 - IP#: 88.81.132.xxx well girls gain a fair amount of weight at puberty and they gradually lose some of that as they get older naturally. also, i know people that height and slightly heavier they are not considered fat or overweight, some fairly slender (not even muscular people)
Reply from Taylor, Child's Age 15 - 07/18/08 - IP#: 75.66.48.xxx Well, technically unless she is EXTREMLY muscular and very active, then she probably is overweight. Puberty does add weight, but I've been there done that, and was also taller than her at her age, yet I've never weighed that much. You might want to consult a doctor to see if he thinks she needs to lose weight. she may not seem overweight to you, and you will still love her no matter what, but it is all about her health.
Reply from Courtney, Child's Age 11 - 07/09/08 - IP#: 24.205.125.xxx Thanks for the replies you guys! I have been talking to my daughter more, and I think she is maybe feeling better.
Reply from Jane, Child's Age 17 - 07/06/08 - IP#: 24.0.211.xxx You are so right. Puberty is a difficult time for our childrens bodies. Sometimes a child looks over weight but isnt. She sounds fine, just let her know that at some point things will even out. Hard to hear now, but it is true!!!
Reply from ellie, Child's Age 15 - 06/28/08 - IP#: 212.30.5.xxx i think she just needs a confidence boost really
Reply from Courtney, Child's Age 11 - 06/23/08 - IP#: 24.205.112.xxx Although my daughter hasn't gotten her period, I have heard that around that time, puberty and stuff, that you gain a little bit of weight. Please reply anybody
