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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3 Responses to “My Parents Constantly Call Me Fat!”
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April 7th, 2012 at 1:03 pm
I hope these two comments really give parents pause about what they say to their kids. Because I would bet that both of these parents think they are being helpful.
April 5th, 2012 at 1:00 am
Hi. My parents are always calling me fat, and it makes me feel hideous. Its hard for me waking up every morning and the first thing your parents say to you is “you’re overweight” or “you got to stop eating, you look fat.” It makes me run into my room and cry every single time. They’re always telling people how fat and they’re always comparing me to other people. I’ve been starving myself for a while now… They are always putting me down.
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.