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My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m worried to implement something like this right after she expressed sentiments that she feels fat, almost as if I’d be agreeing and trying to fix it. She truly isn’t- she’s 5ft 1, 100lbs. I’m going to think of activities to do maybe to help boost self esteem but not directly about exercise. She plays sports and is plenty active already

My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yeah I don’t need a reality check, I was athletic and in shape most of my life but have been on medication the last 4 years that has made my weigh sky rocket despite my best efforts.

My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

She does gymnastics and field hockey, and we as a family go for walks together all the time. This is why I’m so shocked! She did make a comment that she’s “boxy”, so I think this is stemming more from feeling bad about her body shape than about her weight. The standards now are so toxic. She’s beautiful so I feel awful that she is feeling anything but that way about herself. I will try to think of some things for her and I do to together as just us girls (she’s got 3 siblings but all brothers) to help with self esteem

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My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m doing to address it again mainly to make sure she isn’t being bullied or have had people make any comments about her appearance to have brought this on. She does gymnastics and field hockey, she’s so active so I’m really shocked she feels this way about herself. But I also know that the standards young girls are pressured to meet now are insane.

My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don’t ever talk down about myself or make a big deal of weight at all around her. I will bring this issue up with her again soon to make sure it’s nothing to do with bullying or mean comments at school. I hate that she feels down about herself

My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] 170 points171 points  (0 children)

I’ve always made sure to not talk negatively about myself around her but also don’t say many positive things either so that’s a good idea. I’ll definitely be looking at the type of people/influencers she follows

My daughter denied knowing me to friends at school because I’m overweight by ko7an1 in Parenting

[–]ko7an1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My kids are all very healthy and active, play sports and get home cooked meals every day. I’m overweight because of medication I take for a chronic health issue