Almost one third of children in America are overweight or obese. Some parents not only take no action to get their child’s weight under control, by sending them to weight loss camps for example, but go to further measures to reassure the child that being overweight is ok. If your child is “fluffy” or “has more to love,” there are some things you should know about their future, potentially dangerous, health outcomes.
First of all, the psychological effects of teasing, bullying, and self esteem can be so extreme for children. Depression is usually a side effect of childhood obesity. You can build your child up as much as you can, but you cannot control what other children say. This is most likely the reason for parents that praise their children who are overweight, but there are much healthier and effective solutions.
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