My gorgeous daughters have both told me they think they are fat.
I'm horrified.
They are both tall and I am 5'10". DD1 has just started secondary. She is a September birthday and maybe a bit further on in her development than some of her friends. She's started wearing a little make up and taking an interest in clothes and her appearance generally.
Neither is fat at all. DD1 (12) has a lovely figure, long legs and small waist. Hardly an ounce of fat on her. DD2 (10) is also slim but has a bit of a tummy and always has.
My biggest fear has always been eating disorders, so I've always been really careful not to do anything that makes food/body image an issue.
They are both very driven and high achievers. I know this often goes with eating disorders.
I'm worried sick, and furious at the society that makes lovely young girls neurotic about weight.
Anyone got any experience of this, and how to nip it in the bud beyond simple reassurance (something I've given them lots of)?
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Child mental health
10 and 12 year old dds think they are fat :(
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tiredofwaitingforitalltochange · 11/11/2012 22:28
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