Quite honestly, I could afford to lose a few pounds myself. How should I handle it?
2007-01-24 23:55:24 · 12 answers · asked by JoAnn W 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
Before doing anything, ask yourself this:
"How is this person's problems any of my business?"
If it isn't, you really don't have any reason to say anything.
2007-01-25 02:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
The fact that the child is obese is not news to the parents. What do you hope to accomplish by sharing this "insight"? If the child ever goes to a doctor you can be sure the doctor tells the parents the child is overweight. The school probably tries to involve the child in some level of physical activity. Why is it your job to handle it at all?
2007-01-25 11:51:54 · answer #2 · answered by dkrgrand 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you could consult the school nurse and the counselor. If it seems the student's weight is out of control, they might have some options you have not considered. Plus, the student may have an undiagnosed medical condition. It may be better not to try to talk to the parents directly. It might very well effect the student's performance in your class if they know who is behind the concerns about their child. I would most definitely take action.
2007-01-25 13:01:36 · answer #3 · answered by Konswayla 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Trust me. I know exactly what you mean. I have an obese friend with obese parents too. Don't let them just watch him choke on his food enough to start choking on his fat.
NOTE: My "obese" friend is now being hospitalized for his size.
2007-01-25 07:59:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Be straight. Be direct. Your kid's fat. If they don't do anything about it, then they can see the consequences for themselves when he requires hospitalization for their lack of consumption control.
Believe me, they should, or else they will regret it. I have seen kids get a few days in hospital over something like this. Not a pretty sight. I'd rather be told to lose weight than have to rely on a tube up my nose to help me breathe.
2007-01-25 08:58:12 · answer #5 · answered by Kiver29 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Change yourself before you try to change others. Admitting you could do with losing a few pounds is a good start. :-)
2007-01-25 10:44:43 · answer #6 · answered by Part Time Cynic 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Please know that if a child is obese, the parents already know he or she is overweight. I would inform the school nurse and then refer him to seek medical attention. Perhaps you could incorporate a lesson on health and the dangers facing youths who make unhealthy eating choices.
2007-01-25 10:04:29 · answer #7 · answered by maude3746 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
So if you know a child that is obese why don't you call the police and get them to know that you know. And how come that parents are obese. maybe they obese them self to show people that they are not the one that obese the child. But that parents are mean. if I was you I will tell the police.
2007-01-25 08:01:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 5⤋
Well, bring up a fitness club, if you are taking that. Technically, it's not your business, so you have to be very careful about wording that. Other than that I don't have many more suggestions.
2007-01-25 08:00:25 · answer #9 · answered by Benvenuto 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
None of your business.
What do you think is going to happen? You're going to waddle over to them and say "you know, I'm concerned that your kid is fat."
Do you think they'll put down their donuts, give the kid the once-over and say "oh my goodness, you're right! We'd better start him on a diet."
2007-01-25 07:58:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
Leave all diplomacy and tact aside
Let them know exactly what you think about their child. Usually, it is the parents who put the child on high calorie diets
2007-01-25 08:07:10 · answer #11 · answered by Bulkmov E 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋