My kids were all average. I was never super strict with them on what they were allowed to eat but I never had cordial in the house and my kids mostly drank water. They are still all good water drinkers.

My kid is really skinny but because the average has become so big we can’t find any pants or shorts long enough for him that don’t fall down. He’s 5 and still fits size two around the waist.

I am often amazed at the size of the children going to school these days.

It’s all the sugar in the foods we eat, portion sizes and a reduction in physical activity thanks to screens. The government should be subsiding sports fees and taxing sugared products.

I never realised this before. I’m wondering if it is anything to do with bullying as that is going on more than ever. It’s something to think about

This is rather surprising, thanks for sharing.

Children should not be overweight it ruins their childhood. I was overweight as a child and not fun. More needs to be done!

I actually found the school uniform sizing to be ridiculous and so out of sync with most kids. My son was unable to wear the correct school uniform until Year 10. He was given permission to wear a non-school uniform that complied in terms of colour and look because he has ASD and is not comfortable with oversized or ill-fitting clothing.

I find the sizing for the school uniforms to be extra wide as it is. I don’t think there is a need for larger ones.

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  • • mom93821 replied
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  I have always found the sizing large and roomy too.

Maybe if we had standardised sizing it wouldn’t be so scary.

Not good at all.

Uniforms come in a range of sizes – so I am quite surprised!

Concerning, I think this is a problem indeed.

I have this problem with two of my children, though only one had a problem in school years. Then uniforms could be made by mum as not so fancy. I was able to help the son with a health problem. He was not over weight to non exercise but a health problem from birth. We were walking 3 km to and from school, so at least 6 km walk on school days. He still has a problem with his work uniform as their pants are not big enough. On the news heard some have clothes size 9xl now that is big.

This isn’t good at all! Kids need to be outside and playing more than they are sitting inside playing video games. I’d be worried about the effects later in life of their health

Some parents just do t realise they are doing there child harm by making them big the health issues later on in life and how dangerous it can be

Clearly the mother has over reacted not actually listening to the life guard it cost people money to go to the pool and people don’t want to be asked to get out of the water because it has been contaminated I’m sure she wouldn’t like it usually if you time it right do a top up or work around feeding times then go to the pool surely with a 3 year old you wouldn’t be there any longer than 2 hours
Over reaction by the mother the poor life guard

We live in a world where parents complain about their doctor “fat shaming” their children when it is pointed out the child has a weight issue. Parents need to step up and stop feeding their children crap foods, get them out and about being active. It is so basic and yet most people struggle with it. I am considered a strict parent by many people because I don’t feed my 2 year old sugar. Health is a priority. Everybody should be aware of their health and fitness. It isn’t about the way your kid, or you, look. It is about the extra pressure all of that weight puts on the body. Having excess fat causes so many issues, it pisses me off when children are obese. Parents shouldn’t be allowing them to get to that point.

No needs to be done to combat this or these kids will be suffering serious health complications before they’re adults.

This is pretty worrying when you consider their adult health.