2007-01-08 05:24:05 · 10 answers · asked by Beavis 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Unless you know the mother quite well and feel that you can talk to her about somthing like this, i'd stay out of it.
I'd imagine that if the child is obese, then the doctor has already talked with her mother about it.
I bet she already knows.
I agree, however, that if she's still feeding her child junk foods and in great quantities, that it IS wrong and she's playing with fire.
It's our responsability to the children we bring into the world to take care of them, mind, sprit, AND BODY.
It just really depends on how well you know this lady. I really view it as abuse at a certain leval to not offer good eating habbits to your child and allow weight to become a major issue.
I can't stant watching those talk shows with massive children and to see what those parents allow them to eat in a day.
I know how you feel a sense of obligation as an adult to stand up for this child while there still might be a chance to save her from a life of ill health and ridicule, however it's a tough situation.
Good luck!!!!
2007-01-08 05:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by bluegrass 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This depends on your relationship to the mother and child. If you have a valid reason to intervene on health issues (you are the teacher, grandparent, etc.) you can just talk to her about it.
If you are a close family friend that can talk to the mother about such personal things, you can bring it up as part of a casual conversation about her daughter in general, usually in a round-about way.
If you are an aquaintance, it is trickier. You are butting into something that is very sensitive for many people. The approach you take has to be indirect. I'd try to rig it so she asked me what I thought.
If she is functionally a stranger, find someone from an above group to bring it up.
I am most interested in the 'has no clue' bit- how do you know if she knows or not? This could be a rather embarassing medical issue that she chooses to keep quiet about
2007-01-08 13:32:20 · answer #2 · answered by Madkins007 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first poster, subtle hints are a good way to approach this. Maybe talk to the mother about her child, then get information to back you up on dieting, what her child should way at that age, etc. There is lots of information out now, even an article on yahoo's homepage right now about pre-teens being the most likely to become obese. A lot of schools now are taking part in exercise programs to raise funds for the school depending on how much each person looses...maybe you can see if her daughters school has that program, and mention it to her. Good luck!
2007-01-08 13:34:26 · answer #3 · answered by atlantagal 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Her mother probably does know ....she may have no idea on how to help the girl.
Suggesting good nutrition choices and fun exercise options for the young girl is a start. Telling a mother she is 'messing up' her child won't have any useful outcome.
Providing her with information about diseases and other issues regarding obesity in children is a good place to begin.
2007-01-08 13:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by oldmomfromportland 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would probably say somthing like, if the girl goes for chips, you might ask the mother if she should be eating chips or somthing healty, like and apple. Like answer #1, you have to tell her health risks. Don't be mean, just don't be afraid to tell her also. She needs to know, there are already too many fat ppl. No offense 2 anyone fat, but no one wants 2 be. It's not the persons girls fault, or the moms, so be gentle.
2007-01-08 13:45:10 · answer #5 · answered by I_LOVE_VICTORIAS SECRET 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd start out with subtle hints, and if she doesnt pick up i'd just sit down and talk to her about the health risks, If her mother is obese too, she might just assume its running in the family. but its very important she realize that her daughter needs to pick up good nutrition and excersise tips. Good job for getting involved and helping out. good luck!
2007-01-08 13:27:34 · answer #6 · answered by amana5 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Tell her that you are concerned that the child will be teased at school and end up with problems with self esteem. She needs to get a diet from her pediatrician, and to stop bringing junk food into the house.
2007-01-08 13:39:11 · answer #7 · answered by notyou311 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You don´t. Mommy probably thinks there is no problem w/ her child since she is probably obese herself.
2007-01-08 13:32:51 · answer #8 · answered by Marcos M 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Whats her height and weight??
2007-01-08 13:32:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
just go up to her and tell her
2007-01-08 13:51:54 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋