Someone I know on facebook shared a recent post regarding a new children's book coming out entitled Maggie Goes on a Diet. I haven't read the book but the message implied seems to be in order for a young girl to gain acceptance, find pretty things to wear and become popular and have confidence she must be skinny. That doesn't seem right at all. While I understand there are a lot of issues and risks when it comes to childhood obesity I don't know that this is the right response. How about Maggie learns to love herself first and if she feels the weight is still an issue she tackles that. I'm just not sure what to think on this one. Any thoughts?
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