Dad Puts 9-Year-Old on Diet, Accused of ‘Emotionally Damaging’ Her

When a father noticed his 9-year-old daughter, M, was starting to put on weight, he decided to take matters into his own hands. After discussing the issue with his ex, the child’s mother, and not getting the response he hoped for, he chose to monitor M’s eating habits and exercise during the weeks she stayed with him. However, his well-intentioned efforts have led to accusations of ’emotionally damaging’ his daughter. Let’s dive into this rollercoaster of a story.

The Concerned Father

Noticing the Weight Gain

Discussing with the Ex

Taking Matters into His Own Hands

Introducing Fitness ‍♀️

The Birthday Party Incident

Healthy Snack Time

The Aftermath

M’s Outburst ️

Pizza Drama

Ex’s Reaction

The Argument Continues

Threats and Accusations

Father’s Good Intentions Backfire

In an attempt to help his daughter lose weight, this dad put her on a diet and started taking her to the gym. But things took a turn for the worse when she attended a birthday party and refused to eat pizza, fearing she would gain weight. The child’s mother is now accusing the father of ’emotionally damaging’ their daughter and threatening to not let her visit him anymore. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

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