Tuesday, 20 October 2015

Question/Concern of the Day!

This is what my 7 year old Hans asked me this morning:

Mom! If you eat too much granola bars, can you become thin?‎ Tell me!

It is quite scary‎. I didn't know how to respond; however, as an initial response, I just said NO!

For Hans, it is a question. For me, it is a concern. I am quite shocked at how so early in their little lives the kids are talking about being thin...scary part is that they are wondering about ways to get thin!

A few days ago, Hans refused to wear a coat to school. When I insisted, he started crying. He said that the last time‎ he wore it, some boy called him fat on the playground. I told him to ignore that boy and wear the coat!

I always thought that the issues around body image are more of a concern for girls than boys. It turns out I am wrong in my assumption. It is a concern for everyone.
 

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