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[echosupernova]

So, when I heard this story about “fat” report cards (yes, that’s what they’re calling them), I was incredulous and got all bothered, because I put myself in these kids’ shoes. I was going to write a long, angry post detailing why I think this is wrong (and it’s not just isolated to MA, but AR, Britain, and Australia), but I don’t have the energy

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[sandokai]

What would have helped me is more independent and less team sports. Also-- learning how to moderate portion size. Finally, learning how to recognize and eat from hunger and desire rather than fear of scarcity or social engagement. It didn't even occur to me to ask myself "Am I hungry?" until my mid-20s! I still forget on a regular basis.

A Mistake, Part 1

[epiphanyrun]

That sounds utterly humiliating. I wouldn't be surprised if publicly weighing students results in some deaths due to anorexia and bulimia.

When I was in high school, one of the cheerleaders was told she was obese, according to a BMI reading in gym class, and everyone in school heard about it. Although she was upset, most people commented that she didn't look overweight. I think it would have been much worse for someone who thought she was overweight

A Mistake, Part 2

[epiphanyrun]

Things That Would Have Made a Difference to Me

yup. utter crap.

[auntiematter]

been large my whole life. Once I got out of school I learned I loved dancing and was very graceful (until I messed up my leg in 2000). Phys Ed was useless because of the way it was taught.

[netmystique]

In high school, I was scrawny, but there are things that would have made a difference in my attitude towards activity:

• if coaches tried to help people improve rather than only working with the athletes
• if coaches penalized people for poor sportsmanship rather than only focusing on winning the game
• if the bullies would have dropped dead