Great subject, and one we don't hear enough about.
"As much as I love inserting myself into conversations I should have no part of and proselytizing about topics I’m not qualified to speak on, this question had me stuck like the back of a middle-aged lady’s bare thighs to a plastic deck chair." HALL OF FAME SENTENCE!
Yeah, I think I was prepared for other things-- not so much this one! But I have definitely heard comments about bodies around these parts. I'm glad Kathryn stepped in when she did!
I’m so glad the boys and body image was brought up. My son is also on the smaller side and there is very little information on body image for boys and men. We need good nutritional and health education (and this can be easily done without offending various cultures) in addition to size acceptance.
I'm so glad you too can benefit from Kathryn's wisdom! It was a surprising topic for me as well. And you bring up a good point. Boys are super self-conscious about being "small" or "skinny" or "short."
Thank you, Shelly, for the opportunity to test my advice column skills. And most importantly for bringing up the tough questions about navigating parenthood with humor and compassion!
Thank YOU! This honestly was one I needed to turn over to someone who could properly handle and you did just that! It was advice for me tooooooooooo!!!!
Great subject, and one we don't hear enough about.
"As much as I love inserting myself into conversations I should have no part of and proselytizing about topics I’m not qualified to speak on, this question had me stuck like the back of a middle-aged lady’s bare thighs to a plastic deck chair." HALL OF FAME SENTENCE!
Awww thank you! The plastic marks burned onto the back of my thighs is totally worth it then!
It pops up so much earlier than I anticipated! Thanks for your words of wisdom AND the jokes ❤️
Here too! And I guess I'm naive but I didn't to hear so much body talk or comparisons of bodies from the boys. :(
My boys aren’t quite to that age yet but a good thing to know in advance that it’s a real issue for them too
Yeah, I think I was prepared for other things-- not so much this one! But I have definitely heard comments about bodies around these parts. I'm glad Kathryn stepped in when she did!
I’m so glad the boys and body image was brought up. My son is also on the smaller side and there is very little information on body image for boys and men. We need good nutritional and health education (and this can be easily done without offending various cultures) in addition to size acceptance.
I'm so glad you too can benefit from Kathryn's wisdom! It was a surprising topic for me as well. And you bring up a good point. Boys are super self-conscious about being "small" or "skinny" or "short."
Thank you, Shelly, for the opportunity to test my advice column skills. And most importantly for bringing up the tough questions about navigating parenthood with humor and compassion!
Thank YOU! This honestly was one I needed to turn over to someone who could properly handle and you did just that! It was advice for me tooooooooooo!!!!