Doncaster parents fear school weigh ins could lead to eating disorders later in life – This is what Doncaster parents think about children being weighed in school

We asked our readers what they think of elementary school children being weighed in school.

Some of our readers agreed with the decision.

Stephanie Wilkin said, “No problem with that.

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Parents’ thoughts on weighing children at school.

“The school nurses do it.

“Doncaster has a problem with obesity, so any intervention to help parents and children is helpful.”

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Sarah Jayne Walters said, “I think this is a good idea as my child has a heart condition that is causing them to lose weight, so I would be happy if school weighs them.”

Ruth Watkins said, “I think you should, but support it with healthy eating and exercise education and support.

Kate Watkins said, “Yes, it is national surveillance, we need to keep track of what is going on.

“Whether the individual results have to be shared is another story.”

Stew Graves said: “That was normal in school in the 80s.

“Is weighed by the school nurse every few months.

“Don’t see a problem in that.

“The problem with society today is that nobody likes to be told what to do, even if it’s for the best.”

Jojo Louise said, “More than 60% of the adult population is now overweight. It’s a problem that keeps getting worse.

“So yeah, we definitely need to monitor the next generation’s health and make some massive changes.”

Many of our readers think this is not a good idea.

Sheree Watson said, “Disagree.

“It’s horrible to be a teenager and to be on the scales, especially in front of people.

“I’m sure there are a lot of guys who feel the same way.

“It’s something a doctor should do, not a school nurse.”

Gemma King said, “I think it’s wrong and could cause problems for some children.

“When my eldest was weighed, I had a letter saying he was overweight when he clearly wasn’t.”

Carrie Dudley said, “I oppose having children have enough fear, stress and excuses for bullies without standardizing fat shaming, skinny bashing.

“Healthy eating and eating is the responsibility of parents to teach and emphasize schools. M

“Medical weight problems are no school for a doctor.

“I would be anything for annual home health checkups or for children.

“Like health visitors when they’re babies.

“Necessary guidance and advice in a private setting.”

Tony Lee Richardson said, “Anything for education, teach them about healthy eating and living from an early age.

“Just no need to weigh them.”

Melita Higgins said, “No, definitely not.

“Children have enough complex problems without being told their fat.

“We don’t all fit in government boxes.”

Lisa Hughes said, “My daughter was weighed at school and they told her she was overweight when she clearly wasn’t.

“It is not healthy to get kids to focus on their weight unless they really have to.”

Jemma Louise Owen, said, “Numbers on a scale don’t define you stop worrying young children about their weight and physical problems they are growing, and I think their mental health is far more important than a scale or tape measure .

“So many eating disorders and physical problems don’t add young minds to the list anymore.”

Pamela Hobbs said, “No – children will ask each other how much you weigh and use this as an excuse to bully other children!”

Susan Jones said, “They said my grandson was overweight in elementary school, never told him he just ignored it, but I disagree.”

Some of our readers have thoughts on how to improve the weighing plan.

Rachel Steele said, “Maybe you should lead by example and weigh all MPs, all GPs, NHS staff, and all council staff (I could go on).

“To suddenly be taken off in front of your peers is not so nice!”

Cornelia Jane Hoades said: “I would much rather like a reintroduction of physical education, but in combination with nutrition, not just walking around in a field or playing soccer.

“It has been medically proven to increase their learning skills and put them in a much better position psychologically.”

Melanie Watson said, “I think it depends. If a child has obvious weight problems, either overweight or underweight, and needs to keep an eye on them, then it needs to happen.

“Sometimes parents are not aware of it and need to be made aware of it.”

Sarah Priestley shared a personal experience her family went through.

She said, “My daughter was weighed when elementary school decided she was overweight. They let the overweight children run around in the field all lunchtime.

“You and your friends said it was fat class.

“She swam three times a week when we ran for miles and were constantly on the move.

“We have always had a very healthy and varied diet. A lot of fruits and vegetables. It wasn’t fat at all, but it was always wide, it was never a thin little thing.

“I was disgusted by the way they treated her. It’s a wonder she didn’t have an eating disorder.”

Marie Walker said the weighing resulted in food surveillance.

She said, “Don’t bother about the school weighing, but don’t appreciate the ringing after-team when you see if you want help with feeding your child, my kids are varied diets and they are by no means “FAT” is a word that I detest.

“It’s another way of getting kids to have a problem with eating.”

In these confusing and troubling times, local journalism is more important than ever. Thank you to everyone who helps us ask the important questions by subscribing or buying a newspaper. We stick together. Liam Hoden, editor.

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