The "F" Word

Fat.


It's a mean word and according to a recent CNN article that CME sent to me, it's the new "ugly" on the playground.  I don't know how new it really is; I remember being called fat in elementary school - odd thing is that I wasn't fat back then,  I just wasn't skinny.


The article mentions that children as young as 3...THREE...are already concerned with weight and body appearance.  (I wasn't too far off when I mentioned in my last post that how we see ourselves starts at a VERY young age!)


Regardless, the "F" word is as offensive to me as any other 'f' word that might come from someone's mouth - especially if it's targeted at children!  PARENTS!!!  PLEASE teach your children how hurtful words can be and how to be a good friend to others - even those whose body types and skin color are different from their own.


Click here for the article:
Fat is the new ugly on the playground

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