How to approach?

[sunnydays]

Skysue, I have been taking a break from this forum too as things got a bit too much I felt. However, in this thread I am not entirely sure how you felt attacked. We basically all said the same thing in different words. Nobody said you shouldn't have taken on the overwight child you have in your daycare. Clearly he is not to the point of needing care that you cannot provide and it sounds like you are doing your best to help him as much is possible from your end. But the scenario DCW described was different as the kids were younger and heavier. I hope you don't leave the forum over this.

[daycarewhisperer]

Skysue, I have been taking a break from this forum too as things got a bit too much I felt. However, in this thread I am not entirely sure how you felt attacked. We basically all said the same thing in different words. Nobody said you shouldn't have taken on the overwight child you have in your daycare. Clearly he is not to the point of needing care that you cannot provide and it sounds like you are doing your best to help him as much is possible from your end. But the scenario DCW described was different as the kids were younger and heavier. I hope you don't leave the forum over this.

I reread the thread and I'm not seeing anything but a good discussion about managing child and family if obese children. It's definitely a conversation that we will continue to have with obesity rates climbing yearly throughout the US and Canada.

I was accused of discrimination in this thread by the OP. I was told that she hopes I get convicted of having a cold heart. Another poster in this thread told participants to ignore my spewing posts. These were both allowed without the moderators involvement. Posts were not removed nor warnings given.

I think I took some pretty serious hits but the OP was treated well and given real time real life advice and information. She was praised for her commitment to the child and her willingness to work with the family.

I'm confused.