9 year old obsessing over her weight WWYD?

[KimB]

My eldest DD was diagnosed with anorexia at 9 so I would really be keeping a watch on her. There is so much pressure on girls to look good and it is starting younger then what we ever had to put up with it. My DD is still battling weight issues so don't leave it to long to do something about it. Maybe a trip to your GP, and a talking to by them, would help her realise that she is just fine but maybe not. So giving your GP a heads up would be beneficial. hun this is a hard road

[MissM]

I plan on hiding the scales tonight when DD goes to bed. I did have a conversation with her this afternoon about weighing herself all the time. Its not acceptable. DD's BFF is a thin tiny framed petite girl who was barely 5lb born (premmie twin) so she *might* be comparing herself to her BFF. Which we have discussed previously as well.

I think it might be a phase, but dont want it to get anymore serious. DH does say things to her about her eating, but he only says something about her 'boredom' eating (most weekends) or not finishing her dinner then wanting dessert (for example)

kimb that is so young! There is alot of pressure on them (including us too) to look perfect. We are quite open with each other and she talks to DH or I about everything and anything.

I have always told DD that as long as you eat everything in moderation and are active there is no need to worry, especially when you're still growing. She needs to know she can eat junk food occasionally. and she is by no means fat/chubby. I did ask if anyone had said anything to her at school about her weight or called her fat and she said no. She does have a puberty book she has read that tells them to eat healthy (has a food pyramid to show good and bad foods etc) but does repeatedly say 'God loves you just the way you are' and 'God made you just the way you are because you're perfect' and things along the lines of that.

thank you to everyone again - I will keep on with the 'healthy options' and make sure she understands she can have a treat every now and again too I will mention it to the GP next time we are down there and see if he has some advice on what to do.