Dr. Ana Aznar
Question:
I need my daughter to put my grandson on a diet because fat kids get bullied. What do I say to convince her? She just gets mad every time I bring it up.
Dr. Ana’s Answer:
I think it is wonderful for your daughter and grandson to have an involved grandparent. It is not uncommon for disagreements to arise between grandparents and their adult children about how to raise their children.
It is fantastic that you worry about your grandson but at the end of the day, you must remember that your daughter is his mother, and therefore she is the one in charge. You have already told her your concerns. Now you need to respect her choices. Otherwise, you may end up damaging your relationship with her.
In terms of your grandson being fat, in my opinion, the main issue is not whether he will be bullied or not (although I understand your concern) but whether he is healthy or not. I don’t know how old he is, but I presume that he has medical checkups every so often? If the doctor thinks that your grandson is overweight, he will be the one recommending that he goes on a diet.
On top of this, it is always a good idea to talk to our children about bullying, why it is wrong and how to handle it.
I hope this information helps. I wish you all the very best.
Love,
Ana
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