thread: My 12 year old nephew....at a lose.

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Jun 2010
    Tiny Town
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    That doesn't sound good hun!

    Is your mum with you on this? Could you try together to get him eating healthier? Unfortunately I think if the parents aren't willing to make any changes though he doesn't have a great deal of hope - he'll learn all his lifestyle (eating/exercising) habits from them. Are they not watching that Jamie Oliver thing? They need something that will truly shock them, like the fact that if they don't look after their son they are essentially shortening his life expectancy (I know it sounds extreme, but if habits like these continue it will only get worse for him in future).

    Sorry I'm not much help, but I do think if you can get your mum on side too as she spends a bit of time with him together you might be able to get somewhere

  2. #2
    Registered User

    May 2005
    Canberra
    3,617

    Unfortunately, unless his parents are willing to get on board, there really is nothing you can do.

    I would suggest you just make yourself open and available to him if he ever wants to talk, and make him aware (without making him self conscious) that if he ever wants help, you can and will help him.

  3. #3
    Platinum Member. Love a friend xxx

    Jan 2008
    hoppers crossing
    2,380

    Misty: i have done that and lately he has been opening up to me, i even told one kid off @ his school for bullying him lol ( outside of school grounds). Ive offered to help him in regards to homework as he hates school has far too many days off. but i guess i cant help someone who doesnt really wanna be helped.

    Ktee: it is not good it gets worse every year. You talk to his parents they say its the schools fault its this persons fault never theirs. To them he is a burdon to them and doesnt have a good relationship with his dad either.

  4. #4
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    May 2006
    Igglepiggle Land
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    I think good examples need to start in the home - parents must have a responsibility in this. They purchase the food that their son then consumes. How frustrating!