Rosalind Wiseman is an internationally recognized author and educator on children, teens, parenting, education and social justice. Her work aims to help parents, educators and young people successfully navigate the social challenges of young adulthood.
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My Parents Constantly Call Me Fat!
Rosalind Wiseman answers a question from Maeve, whose parents constantly make disparaging comments about her weight. She’s experimented with several unhealthy habits to try and lose weight, but has reached her wits end. How can Maeve achieve a healthier body image while dealing with her parents’ incessant put downs?
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July 11th, 2011 at 8:52 pm
Hi I am a 12 year old girl who is 5’0 and 118 pounds. My parents are constantly telling me about my weight! I’m not that fat. I have a little belly but not much!!! My dad is always saying “that’s gonna make you gain weight!” or “that’s loaded with calories!” or “your getting too big”. when I eat, he makes disgusting faces. I hear him whisper to my mom sometimes “Julia is getting pretty big” and it feels awful! Please help.