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How do I approach my son about his eating disorder?
I believe my 12 year old son has a binge-eating disorder, and this started after he tried out for the wrestling team. I think he's doing this to bulk up... How do I approach my son about his eating disorder?
5 Answers
Ask him to talk to older wrestlers if any of them struggled with eating problems.
Start with your pediatrician
Most children will give you a straight answer if you ask it directly. Would be careful not to label this as a disorder so soon. If he is trying to get on the team, this is reasonable.
Then gentle does or donts about achieving a reasonable goal. This would clarify what is going on. Good luck!
Here are two videos that may be helpful.
https://www.crchealth.com/find-a-treatment-center/texas-treatment-information/talk-son-eating-disorder/
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-talk-to-your-teen-about-eating-disorders
Yes wrestling will do that. It’s all about being in a certain weight class. He will be fine. He has to or not be on any team. Let him get it out of his system, that’s all