how do u tell someone they are over feeding their child, who's already overweight. and not hurt either feeling

Answer 1

I think if it was a big problem for the baby. His/her Doctor would have said something to them about it.

Answer 2

You don't. I just left the grocery store where a little girl, about 6 or 7 years old was so obese her knees were buckling and her arms rested ON her sides, not by them.

If the child's parent was concerned, they would do the right thing. Unfortunately too many parents would rather have sick and obese children instead of acting like adults and telling their children "NO".

But, when the children are around you, you could offer fresh veggies and fruits, fresh ice water and not offer junk.

As for not hurting feelings, sad to say, if you do find the courage to say something, there pretty much is little you can do to sweeten your concerns. The facts are facts.

Some ideas: try sharing some health trivia with the parent. My girlfriend used to feed her children sugar everything, so I hit her with, "OMG, did you know that one teaspoon of sugar disables the human immune system for three hours? Like our kids could be in the class after eating that piece a candy and definitely catch the cootie bug". I hated playing dingy, but that was eventually one of the ways I helped without hurting her feelings. Her daughter, at 6 yrs had 3 root canals.

Good luck

Answer 3

I'm wondering whether the child is truly overfed, or simply fed empty calories of crap food, and underexcerised. I think the most polite way would be to address the health issue only, perhaps on the premice of an article you read, or a newspiece you saw. Ask whether they saw it, and quote a few suggestions you read/saw that could help a child such as [child in question].

If you are in a position to, you may also offer to assist - perhaps taking the child with you on walks, or helping grocery shop, or something like that. Good luck!

Answer 4

I think it is best to make it come up in conversation. Don't jump in like you are telling them how to parent. While talking about parenting or kids say something to the affect of "I was just reading this article that said a child at age 1 year should be eating.........." then go on to say something like "it really made me realize that a lot of kids are over fed I really had no idea how small a child serving really was (adjust to your situation)"..........this way you will open their eyes and at the same time not jeopardize your friendship.

Answer 5

There is no easy way to tell them. If the child is clearly overweight already, they should be aware of this, so you wont be telling them anything new. Some people need to be told straight. Anyone who overfeeds their child to the point of being unhealthy needs telling.

Answer 6

Write them a letter and explain you didn't want to hurt their feelings but you needed to speak up because you care about them and the letter is non-confrontational and they will be able to deal with whatever embarrassment they may have in private rather than face to face uncomfortableness that could occur and maybe they will start to think about a change.

Answer 7

No there are various factors affecting the burden of our teenagers. video games, desktops, mom and dad, junk food at abode. quickly food isn't the sole reason. Even your dine in eating places have nutrients that are loaded with fat and energy. teenagers are no longer made to pass outdoors to play, holiday motorcycles, and so on. and a few mom and dad do no longer even make their teenagers do chores. So our teenagers are sitting on their backsides, eating chips and such, and are not working off the energy. teenagers do no longer even walk to college from now on. The bus possibilities them up or mom and dad take them to college. So there are various motives.

Answer 8

You won't be able to do it without hurting their feelings. Just try to say it as nicely as you can. But be prepared for them to get mad and tell you to mind your own business.

Answer 9

This may get me some thumbs down, but I dont care.

I think being a severly overweight parent, raising an severly overweight child is a form of child abuse. period.

Social Services needs to get up to speed on how to get nutitrional counceling to overweight parents with children.

Answer 10

Sit them down and tell them that they have to start eating healthier and exercise more if they want a bright, healthy future.
I agree with Bethy B.