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Simultaneously depressing and terrifying. Thanks for this breakdown. (Of the research and my mental health, LOL.)
It kills me that today, in 2023, we STILL have “thought leaders” who think it’s totally fine to treat children like tiny adults, as if their bodies and brains and spirits aren’t still developing, and relying heavily on nutrition to fuel their growth and development. As if we don’t have tons of data showing what malnourishment does to a growing child.
As if fat children are expendable and disposable if they won’t become thin at all costs.
Simultaneously depressing and terrifying. Thanks for this breakdown. (Of the research and my mental health, LOL.)
It kills me that today, in 2023, we STILL have “thought leaders” who think it’s totally fine to treat children like tiny adults, as if their bodies and brains and spirits aren’t still developing, and relying heavily on nutrition to fuel their growth and development. As if we don’t have tons of data showing what malnourishment does to a growing child.
As if fat children are expendable and disposable if they won’t become thin at all costs.
I can't even finish reading. My heart hurts.