Should parents ever comment on their daughter’s weight?

It’s natural for parents to be concerned for their child’s health, but could regular remarks about size and diet lead to an increased risk of problems in the future?First, a confession. I once commented unfavourably on the legs of one of my daughters. I was cross about her short school skirt, but it’s no excuse. May God forgive me because, according to a study this week in Eating and Weight Disorders, she will never get over it. Researchers found that the more a parent comments