Why  I Don’t Want You Commenting on My Child’s Body
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Why I Don’t Want You Commenting on My Child’s Body

“Wow, look at those chubby thighs!”

“Look at his big round stomach; he must be a good eater.”

“She is so skinny, she needs to eat more!”

Do these comments sound familiar? I bet you’ve heard a comment like this in the context of your own body as a child, or your child’s body. Although these comments are usually well intended, these types of statements can often be much more harmful than helpful. Here’s why:

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