Mother Stands up for Daughter’s Healthy Relationship with Food

One mother is taking a stand against her husband’s desire to restrict their daughter’s portion sizes. Although the daughter is at a healthy weight, the husband’s past experiences with food and his parents’ attitude towards it have led to his desire for control. The mother believes that this control will only lead to an unhealthy relationship with food and possibly even an eating disorder. Read on to see how the mother defends her daughter’s right to a healthy outlook on all kinds of foods.

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Mother defends daughter’s healthy relationship with food

In a world where diet culture is rampant, it’s important to teach children how to have a healthy relationship with food. One mother on Reddit shared her experience with her husband, whose strict upbringing around food led to unhealthy habits. Now, with their daughter, the couple has different opinions on how to approach her growing appetite and weight gain. While the husband wants to monitor her portion sizes and restrict certain foods, the mother understands the dangers of instilling restrictive eating habits at a young age. She stands up for her daughter’s right to enjoy all types of food in moderation and not categorize them as good or bad.

However, the husband’s parents, who have a history of promoting diet culture, are not supportive of the daughter’s weight and are pressuring the couple to restrict her food intake. The mother recognizes the danger in this attitude and is determined to protect her daughter from developing an unhealthy relationship with food. Join the discussion in the comments on how to promote a positive relationship with food in children.

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