Care and Feeding: How to talk to kids about family members who live in large bodies?

My spouse has several family members who live in very large bodies and have severely limited mobility.

My spouse feels there needs to be a limit to body positivity.

I prefer a clearer motto: “All bodies are good, and all bodies deserve dignity and respect. Fat bodies, disabled bodies, sick bodies—all good bodies”.

The healthiest thing the two of you can do for your kids will be to show them that you will love and value them no matter their weight, size, or abilities.

If your spouse is still worried that your kids might hear this and decide that they really want to be fat when they grow up, you can assure them that they will be exposed to ample countermessaging throughout their lives.