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<blockquote data-quote="Christy" data-source="post: 164584" data-attributes="member: 225"><p>With all the talk kids hear in school today and catch in the media. It is natural to be curious. If no one has talked to her about sex, it is time to get to do so. Don't let the only information she gets about sex to be from porn! Talk about distorted images!</p><p></p><p>You are doing all the right things as far as the clothing is concerned by trying to get attractive clothes appropraite for her bodysize. Unfortunately at age 10 it is more important to have the cool clothes then to look good in them. It is hard to get the point accross as to why she shouldn't be wearing them without insulting her. But on the other hand, you don't want her to be laughed at for looking foolish. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Could you show her a photograph of herself in her bikini and one in what you think is an appropriate swimsuit and ask her which looks better? Continue to play up how good she looks in the outfits with more coverage.</p><p></p><p>I wouldn't discourage physical activity of any kind. A cheerleading class at the YMCA offers practice with skills without the outfits and flips and pyrimids and things. She will get an idea of how much work is put into all that glammour and her physical limitations may encourage her to make changes if she is motivated to do so. </p><p></p><p>One great way to make her feel more self-confident is through weightloss itself. Pressuring her will be disasterous but if you can get her involved in a weightloss support group, she may find the motivation she needs. Look up TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) in your area. It has weekly weigh-ins and meetings like weight watchers but is a nonprofit group that meets in community rooms and church basements and is really cheap. I don't know if you have any weight to lose yourself but if someone who does could go with her that would really help and be a great bonding experience.</p><p></p><p>Good luck and good for you for trying to help your easy child.</p><p>Christy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Christy, post: 164584, member: 225"] With all the talk kids hear in school today and catch in the media. It is natural to be curious. If no one has talked to her about sex, it is time to get to do so. Don't let the only information she gets about sex to be from porn! Talk about distorted images! You are doing all the right things as far as the clothing is concerned by trying to get attractive clothes appropraite for her bodysize. Unfortunately at age 10 it is more important to have the cool clothes then to look good in them. It is hard to get the point accross as to why she shouldn't be wearing them without insulting her. But on the other hand, you don't want her to be laughed at for looking foolish. They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Could you show her a photograph of herself in her bikini and one in what you think is an appropriate swimsuit and ask her which looks better? Continue to play up how good she looks in the outfits with more coverage. I wouldn't discourage physical activity of any kind. A cheerleading class at the YMCA offers practice with skills without the outfits and flips and pyrimids and things. She will get an idea of how much work is put into all that glammour and her physical limitations may encourage her to make changes if she is motivated to do so. One great way to make her feel more self-confident is through weightloss itself. Pressuring her will be disasterous but if you can get her involved in a weightloss support group, she may find the motivation she needs. Look up TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) in your area. It has weekly weigh-ins and meetings like weight watchers but is a nonprofit group that meets in community rooms and church basements and is really cheap. I don't know if you have any weight to lose yourself but if someone who does could go with her that would really help and be a great bonding experience. Good luck and good for you for trying to help your easy child. Christy [/QUOTE]
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