Is it wrong to put a child on a diet? (Page 2)

Question

When I was a child around 13-15 I was really fat. Like 187 lbs was my heaviest and I maintained that weight until I got tired of being fat and took it upon myself to get down to 123 lbs by the time I was 16. My parents never told me to lose weight. Never encouraged me to go on a diet or exercise. I honestly wish they had. Im noticing my niece is headed in the same direction. She’s 11 and 190lbs and she gets picked on. Im the only one saying she needs to be put on a diet but since she’s a kid they’re hoping it’ll “fall off”. I’ve seen articles stating that children should not be subject to dieting because it lowers their self esteem but so does being fat.

captain_voidwalker · Answer

No you should definitely put them on a diet it will save them from health problems down the line. Also get them out for some exercise

Anonymous · Answer

Good post. You know I think parents have to look at themselves. You have to be what you want your child to be. It has to be a lifestyle not a diet.

ragooo8 · Answer

Everyone should be on a diet. Also fat kids are the victims of child abuse.

Sevenpointfive · Answer

before puberty yes, unless they have underlying causes that are causing them to be obese

skyeee_ · Answer

i thought my weight was abnormal for my age. to answer ur question, no it's not wrong to do that, at least if the child is unhealthy

bananathunder · Answer

not wrong, but weird in my opinion... it would be your fault the child was overweight to begin with

Partaken · Answer

Put her in a diet. Most morbidly obese adults started off as morbidly obese children and the longer someone is morbidly obese the less chance they have of losing the weight

Fuentes · Answer

In 5th grade i got fat, and 6th grade i started to slim out cause i got taller and 7th and 8th grade i grew lean. But as a kid i rmbr i ate abuncha donuts and im sure that made me fat until i grew.

sheikalana · Answer

If they’re eating habits are affecting their health I believe that’s the correct thing to do.

zagor · Answer

No; if they can't control their appetite it is not only unhealthy but bodes poorly for other aspects of their life.

BillyBalls · Answer

It's a parent's responsibility to see their kid lives a healthy lifestyle.

jasco · Answer

No as a parent its your job to protect your kids. Rather it be from outside or inside threats. You need to keep them healthy

Northernmost84 · Answer

Kids need to eat healthy food and get exercise. Americans do very little of each and that’s why as a nation we have an epidemic of diabetes and obesity.

douride2 · Answer

If a child is severely over weight or obese yes they should be put on a diet.

Anonymous · Answer

Children’s nutrition is important. Sometimes a diet might be necessary but prevention is always better than cure that means balanced meals and physical activities for they’re physical health.

OddBeMe · Answer

Course not. A diet definitionally is just what you eat everyday, bad diet or good diet. A good parent should be giving good diets to children.

Andro36 · Answer

No. Eating healthy food must not be seen as a punishment. A well a lanced diet that includes all sorts of foods in the right amounts is the best

Paul09 · Answer

A dirt doesn't mean "lose weight" , diet is the way you eat. No it isn't wrong to have a kid eat healthy. Before it's too late.

Molly1992 · Answer

I think you should teach a kid eat healthy at a young age. But don’t wanna scare child from eating to point the throw up after eating.

I_want_a_moustache · Answer

I think you can just do it as a family because eating junk food when your child can’t have any is cruel.

TallAnon · Answer

Depends how extreme the problem is, but for a child the "normal food quantities"-diet should be good enough.

Nagatoro · Answer

Anything to make them live longer rather than die of a premature heart problem

Anonymous · Answer

Think you should clarify your height before calling 180 really fat, lol But I agree, kids need to be healthy

Kingofkings1992 · Answer

No, it would be wrong to not care about their health. It should be a unison effort to be healthier without any shaming involved

Deku2009 · Answer

I would encourage the dilute especially if yiu can relate with her

tponderingundead · Answer

generally no but it really depends on what type of diet.

Xoirwinkan · Answer

No. It's the perfect opportunity to lead by example and eat healthily as a family.

This_Is_My_Opinion8 · Answer

No you are not. Healthy diets must be implemented early.

humblepieaaaa · Answer

Wouldn't necessarily say diet but having them eat healthier and taking them out to exercise.

Creampiekarl420 · Answer

I wish I was on a diet as a kid I was a tubby

AvaOneLasTime · Answer

Its not if it needs it

josephinelcajon · Answer

Only with medical advice and supervision

genericname85 · Answer

not if your child is too fat.

Dinosaursandanime65 · Answer

It’s way better than getting diabetes

Wise4myage · Answer

Not if its necessary and the child is unhealthy.

888theGreat · Answer

that or buy a trailer to take her places

NotAnActivist · Answer

No but due to political correctness...

In_Trance · Answer

It's not wrong if they're fat

Kurdistan1991 · Answer

yes health is important

wiltonaimes · Answer

Well not doing so is child abuse.

jimmy2 · Answer

If they are young and home you can control it

bannacookies · Answer

Not at all.

princeofromance · Answer

No, it is not wrong.

fireforeffect · Answer

absolutely not!!

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