http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat My child is 12 she tells me I am geting fater by the minute.Every time I eat something bad I hear it from her she says that certain things are not good for me.she says I have to many jelly rolls.sometimes she makes fun of me when I have troubl walking. When her daddy hears her talking to me like this he gets on her because of this.sometimes this makes me feel bad.I want to eat better but its hard for me to do this.The scale goes up and down all the time.My child has told me that she does not want to be like me.another words she does not want to be fat.I told her to eat healthy and eat tight to. maybe she will turn out ok.maybe one day I will be smaller then what I am today.I guess it will take time. GreatSchools en-us tnewton8351 I have to agree with Sharie001. I have a weight problem and my daughter has said a few things in past and it was addressed immediately. Name calling is not ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=1#comment_328047 5100.328047 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:30:02 -0800 Anonymous Kids will be kids (and brutally honest). I'm sure she just loves you and wants you to stay around for a long long time. Maybe you could take her grocery ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=1#comment_319961 5100.319961 Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:04:43 -0800 katiesgrandma hi I know what that fell like. My granddaughters live with me,and yes they can be mean with the words that they choose. Yes I too I'm over weight, but ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=1#comment_316119 5100.316119 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 16:19:11 -0800 dhfl143 Nothing happened overnight. It is a matter of setting small reasonable goals and being able to see measurable success. How do you feel about your weight? Have you had a ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=1#comment_316060 5100.316060 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 15:17:00 -0800 PortiaP I agree with Shaire001. Your daughter needs to respect you and by that I mean choose her words wisely. Does your daughter have a self-esteem problem. When a person says ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=1#comment_316036 5100.316036 Fri, 02 Jan 2009 14:37:09 -0800 sharie001 First things first, it sounds like you tolerate her telling you that you are fat. I am by far not a perfect parent but saying hurtful disrespectful things to me ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=2#comment_310064 5100.310064 Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:44:21 -0800 chtterbox my body loves chockolate and some sweets.My mother was biger then what she is today.The only reason she is a little smaller now is because her doctor told her she ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=2#comment_309690 5100.309690 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:33:56 -0800 odachimaster it is great that your daughter is concerned for your health. I would ask her if she feels embarrassed by your weight? are her friends saying stuff? I say this ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=2#comment_309364 5100.309364 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:28:15 -0800 healthy11 I used to be called "the food police" by my mother, because I'd always try to encourage her to eat better, too. I did it because I loved her, and ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=2#comment_309353 5100.309353 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 22:00:23 -0800 laura1967 I do not know your "circumstance's", or your "personal business", but you sound "very hurt". Kids can been sometimes "to honest" to the point of you beening hurtful. (and i ... http://community.greatschools.net/q-and-a/309318/What-to-do-when-youre-child-tells-you-that-you-are-geting-fat?cpage=2#comment_309341 5100.309341 Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:43:15 -0800