Posted By: Me on 2007-05-28
In Reply to: It's going to be a long summer. I need advice....sm - fed up

and not this CHILD who is probably miserable being the way he is! You MAY have tried everything possible not to ostracize him (without jeopardizing your kids' safety) but consider if there is a way to HELP him - he is probably desparate for the RIGHT kind of attention. Think about it. and consider what type of ADULT he might turn out to be if no NORMAL adults try to help him. Just the weight issue alone is a sign this family is in trouble. GOOD luck.

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