If you have a teenage daughter whose weight is getting a bit out of control how would you address the issue without making her feel terrible?

[sheikalana]

I think this is a sensitive topic and a lot of kids can go into depression or feel extremely insecure for things that their parents say.

[NathanDavis]

if she's gaining weight at an unhealthy rate, and she is feeling insecure about it

then I am the issue that needs to be fixed, and addressed... rectified, I am the one providing the food if a bad diet, I am the one neglecting her soul if she's struggling, or I am the one not addressing health issues, if something wrong with her metabolism, so... why getting to that situation in the first place?

she's just a kid, a teen... we adults make most of the choices for them... so, if they're out of control somehow, it is mostly because we're out of touch with their needs so, I would rectify that right away... if I let something that bad to happen

[Anonymous]

Generally speaking, I designate such things as a health issue that need to be addressed for their benefit (not yours).

Be matter of fact, explain the issues in terms of science (BMI and such), perhaps having done some research, and encourage them to put their feelings about it to one side.

We don't get upset, we deal with such things because they need to be dealt with.

[LazerBean]

I'd just put her on a diet 🤷‍♀️ that's what my mom did to my brother. He got on a diet and started working out, and he's got the best physique out of all his friends now. We are a straight forward household, so that stuff doesn't offend us.

[Awantika03]

Try to convince her that sugar products and cold drinks are harmful for health, if she understand and start avoid it she gets normal weight in few months

[ohsheeT]

You tell her you're going to go for 30 minute walk tomorrow and you would like for her to keep you company. Tell her that you're struggling with your weight a little bit and you just want to tone up and you need a partner

[Astarlessnightsky]

i don't. She already knows it. So why bother rubbing it in.