My sister... Should I say anything?

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  • stepheatscake
    stepheatscake Posts: 167 Member
    Ack that's tough. Your dad needs to understand how big this is for a girl, your sister will go through so much unnecessary hurt if she's a bit "bigger" than the average girl in school. Try and get your sister to fall in love with being healthy, maybe let her cook a healthy supper, or take her out on activities that involve action & fitness.

    Fight for her!
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    You can educate, but don't be like my *****y neighbor's step-mom. She forced a diet on her step daughter and made her eat carrots and ****. It worked, but let's just say they don't get along.
  • Christie0428
    Christie0428 Posts: 221 Member
    I havent' had a chane to read all teh responses... teh few I read - I agree that it is your business and she needs you rto advocate for her with your father... but your best bet might be to appeal directly to her. 6 years old is old enough to understand a lot of stuff. Try showing her how to make baked chicken nuggets and explain all the ingredients ... probably 6 or so to make them yourself ... then show her the ingredient list on chicken nuggets from Mcdonalds and explain that those ingredients are not good for people to eat adn that mcdonalds only uses them because they cost less money and make the food not spoil. Tell her McDonalds only cares about making money and trys to fool her with advertisements, but what they sell is not really food and it is bad for her to eat. It can make her sick when she is older. You can do this with other things she likes, making healthier versions of her favorite food.

    You could also try pointing out healthy looking people and show her that they eat veggies and fruit and show her unhealthy people and show that they are eating junk food... my neices won't tought anythign that is fried because my sister tells them that it is extremely bad for you. they used to be chicken nugget and french fry lovers! ... their dad has all kids of health problems and eats donuts and junk food every day ... so it is a good connection for them to make.

    Also, I agree with those who said try getting her involved in food prep and teach her healthy meal ideas.... as well as plan fun activie activities with her.

    don't underestimate the influence you have on her, my sister is 10 years older than me and until I was like 23 I worshipped her and would do almost anythign she said. If you r sister is anything like me, don't push, just focus on explaining to her why one choice is better than another.

    good luck - you are a good sister
  • badbradclark
    badbradclark Posts: 47 Member
    Do what you can - and in steps. I can't image ever being able to convince a 6 year old to eat veggies instead of bacon - for example. But can you help them to choose to eat less of it? Maybe start with helping your sister to choose to eat less. A small fry instead of a large fry. Two strips of bacon instead of four. And getting outside is important. Does she know how to ride a bike? If not, get her one and teach her. Getting her outside and doing things with yourself is one thing you do have control over.
  • lbesaw
    lbesaw Posts: 267 Member
    You should not say anything to your sister, but to your Dad. Parents are usually well meaning and sometimes nutritionally ignorant of how they are feeding their children. A candid conversation is in order with some education mixed in. Show him how to make the necessary changes to ensure your sister grows up healthy and happy. Time is a major factor for most parents. They need someone to teach them that they can do better and how they can save time and money by preparing healthy meals at home. Once it becomes habit it sticks. :)

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