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Do Plus-Size Children's Clothing Lines Cause Self-Esteem Issues?

Fergie 2012/09/05 19:00:00
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Sears, Gap, Old Navy and The Children's Place all offer plus-size children's clothing, for ages ranging from 3 to 10. Critics are not completely comfortable with the term "plus-size" because they're afraid it has negative connotations that will affect young kids' self-esteem. Some claim that children often need larger-sized clothing because they went through a growth spurt, not because they are overweight. What do you think? Can the term "plus-size" be damaging for children's self-esteem?

COCOPEREZ.COM reports:
Adults are finally getting comfortable with the term "plus-size", but is it okay for larger kids lines to be called the same?
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  • Jeremy 2012/09/18 12:51:54
  • Tom 2012/09/15 15:54:46
    No, it is what it is.
    Tom
    So let's just put our heads in the sand and pretend it's not happening.
    Just another example of how political correctness is killing this country.
    We no longer strive for excellence because there is an attitude that in recognizing exceptional ability will effect the self esteem of others around them. This is why some
    schools have adopted a no grade policy for fear of offending students that don't do as
    Well. Or how some sports teams don't take score. This is why America is losing it competitive edge in the world. Let's just keep making excuses because we will effect people's self esteem. See how flaw that get us.
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  • RevBH Tom 2012/09/21 03:55:22
    RevBH
    +1
    Read "Harrison Bergeron" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. It's a well-thought-out projection of what the world will be like when "nobody is better [stronger, prettier, smarter] than anyone else. I think you'll like it.

    It's a short story, not a novel....a fast, easy, entertaining read.
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  • .: LiVi :. 2012/09/13 14:15:49
    No, it is what it is.
    .: LiVi :.
    +1
    They are not the cause of self-esteem issues in children. Parents overfeeding their children with rubbish and not making them exercise enough, kids at school who bully the kids, media who tell everyone that they're not good enough and need to be anorexic and have plastic surgery to be considered socially acceptable are the causes of self-esteem issues in children. Plus-size is calling it what it is. If those kids are fat, that's sad but it is true. They need a helpful wake up call, helpful motivation, they need help to get fit and healthy. Feeding your kids whatever the hell they like (they don't know what's good for them) and then telling them they are not fat, they are fine just the way they are and not doing anything to make them fit and healthy is not kind, it is sweetly covering up and ignoring a big problem that will affect them for the rest of their lives. If all parents made their kids eat healthily and exercise regularly from a young age, this wouldn't exist. It is one thing to grow unfit and overweight over time as you age (as an adult) but for a child to be brought up obese I just think it is so sad and as parents they are stifling their children's true capabilities and potentials and may not realise they are bringing up children to have a poorer quality of life (th...
    They are not the cause of self-esteem issues in children. Parents overfeeding their children with rubbish and not making them exercise enough, kids at school who bully the kids, media who tell everyone that they're not good enough and need to be anorexic and have plastic surgery to be considered socially acceptable are the causes of self-esteem issues in children. Plus-size is calling it what it is. If those kids are fat, that's sad but it is true. They need a helpful wake up call, helpful motivation, they need help to get fit and healthy. Feeding your kids whatever the hell they like (they don't know what's good for them) and then telling them they are not fat, they are fine just the way they are and not doing anything to make them fit and healthy is not kind, it is sweetly covering up and ignoring a big problem that will affect them for the rest of their lives. If all parents made their kids eat healthily and exercise regularly from a young age, this wouldn't exist. It is one thing to grow unfit and overweight over time as you age (as an adult) but for a child to be brought up obese I just think it is so sad and as parents they are stifling their children's true capabilities and potentials and may not realise they are bringing up children to have a poorer quality of life (than if they had been brought up fit and healthy). Being overweight from a young age is very difficult to get out of when that is all they have ever known, and the affects of obesity on their lifestyle, self esteem, career choice, relationships with others (rooted to poor self esteem), health, fertility, length of life everything, is more damaging than people realise.
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  • marty 2012/09/09 18:24:08
    No, it is what it is.
    marty
    Larger kids want to dress fashionable as do regular sized and smaller (not necessarily younger) children.
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  • Bob DiN 2012/09/08 06:06:19
    No, it is what it is.
    Bob DiN
    I depends on the individual.
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  • Linda 2012/09/07 16:15:21
    No, it is what it is.
    Linda
    +2
    The parents should fix proper food and get the weight off of the kids. Turn the TV off, the junk food out of the house and get the weight off. Exercise is the name of the game.
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  • Dawn 2012/09/07 15:30:18
    No, it is what it is.
    Dawn
    +1
    Plus size is just a nicer way of saying heavy, heafty, or fat.
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  • the fuze 2012/09/07 14:44:49
    No, it is what it is.
    the fuze
    +1
    And if they don't like it, then make some changes.
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  • Elizabeth 2012/09/07 12:28:06 (edited)
    No, it is what it is.
    Elizabeth
    +1
    there is such a thing called insecurity but its just what the vote says, it is what it is.
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  • hasher 2012/09/07 12:12:10
    No, it is what it is.
    hasher
    +1
    if the label bothers them that much maybe they need to eat less and exercise more get out and play instead of sitting on their butts playing video games and watching tv.
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  • hasher hasher 2012/09/07 12:13:47
    hasher
    none of my kids were ever overweight. they were always outside playing and we didnt keep junk food in the house. its the parents and how they raise their kids.
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  • mrdog 2012/09/07 10:51:39
    No, it is what it is.
    mrdog
    +1
    Give me a break ...hello...bark
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  • Matt 2012/09/07 10:40:33
    No, it is what it is.
    Matt
    +1
    the little heifers should be happy clothes are made in their size, and lay off the McDonalds and kfc
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  • S.Lewis 2012/09/07 09:18:37
    No, it is what it is.
    S.Lewis
    +2
    Oh please. Stop trying to pacify these kids. Be truthful.
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  • rereblue 2012/09/07 08:59:33
    No, it is what it is.
    rereblue
    +2
    What is causing self-esteem issues are the bullies. Most kids at some point in their lives are chubby.
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  • hasher rereblue 2012/09/07 12:14:51
    hasher
    no they are not. none of mine ever were. thats just an excuse for kids not to eat right and get exercise and be active.
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  • SA hasher 2012/09/07 16:18:51
    SA
    +3
    What about children who eat well, yet are handicapped so they CANNOT be as physically active as others?? I WAS that child!

    We had homemade meals, played outside, yet due to my disability I was usually left out. My own 4 kids always played outside and rarely ate junk food. They liked homemade food better.
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  • rereblue hasher 2012/09/07 21:32:40
    rereblue
    +1
    It's the parents that guide the children, the children aren't born knowing how to eat a good diet. And being bullied is not an excuse, but it sure is a problem. If the parent teaches them to eat right then they probably will, if they don't then the child won't learn until they are already having problems.

    And you can't deny that bullies do affect self esteem of any child.
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  • mountainman 2012/09/07 08:32:19
    No, it is what it is.
    mountainman
    +1
    No, they are serving a purpose. Because so many of our kids are growing up on McDonalds or Kentucky Fried, we need the bigger fitting clothes for the kids. Actually, I think the reason kids are so bulky these days is due to lazy parents. My Wife and I would get up a 3:30 to 4 AM to take our Son to weigh in for Wrestling. We did that for 6 years, at least. We spent many a Saturday in a Gym with at least 6 mats going and generally we were the last ones out, due to the fact that our Boy was a Heavyweight. You might say, Oh so he was a fat one too? To that I would reply, Nope, just very strong. You wouldn't believe how hard he worked to keep his stamina up. He wound up playing the Tackle/Guard position in High School and College.
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  • Marek 2012/09/07 06:57:22
    No, it is what it is.
    Marek
    +1
    I don't think lying about the size would make it any better.
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  • joe mauro 2012/09/07 06:36:50
    No, it is what it is.
    joe mauro
    +1
    however,it does help expand our ever expanding obesity problem.
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  • fortycal_sig 2012/09/07 06:30:27
    No, it is what it is.
    fortycal_sig
    +1
    Being avoidably overweight causes self-esteem issues. The clothes are ancillary.
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  • Sagan 2012/09/07 05:20:31
    No, it is what it is.
    Sagan
    +1
    Nah, just rename it "Big Boned" or "Extra Special".
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  • Nicholas DeShane 2012/09/07 05:14:06
  • KB 2012/09/07 03:46:12 (edited)
    No, it is what it is.
    KB
    +1
    In fact, it boosts self confidence because kids know they can wear something really cool and look and feel good.
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  • MiMi 2012/09/07 03:04:43
    No, it is what it is.
    MiMi
    +1
    Lmao
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  • Peewee 2012/09/07 02:34:10
    No, it is what it is.
    Peewee
    +1
    I remember when they were called "Chubby Sizes". Fat is fat, if it hurts their little feelers, maybe they'll stop stuffing their faces. Why are the parents letting their kids get fat!? It's crazy.
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  • Random 2012/09/07 02:21:59
    No, it is what it is.
    Random
    +1
    Look, while I agree that calling fat kids fat can be detrimental to their self esteem, effectively making them eat more because they could be "emotional eaters" and my heart goes out to them, really. But, it doesn't matter the label, it will either read plus sized or 16, how is it any different if their friends fit into a size 5 and them a size 16? Same message.
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  • Altering_Minds. 2012/09/07 01:48:27
    No, it is what it is.
    Altering_Minds.
    +2
    the only thing that has a negetive affect on them is the media!
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  • james.harper.758737 2012/09/07 00:59:34
    No, it is what it is.
    james.harper.758737
    +1
    It could be worse, they could be labled; "fat clothes".
    My son went through the whole 'fat kid' thing in school. Then after he graduated he got a job; went to work; and lost well over a hundred pounds. For good or bad: he turned out alright
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  • sally 2012/09/07 00:49:32
    No, it is what it is.
    sally
    +3
    If the parents don't like it then why do they enable the kids to be that way?
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  • SA 2012/09/07 00:16:06
    Yes, that label is not healthy for kids.
    SA
    +2
    words hurt or heal
    label jars not people
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  • Sarah Alexander 2012/09/07 00:14:53
    No, it is what it is.
    Sarah Alexander
    +1
    If a kid is overweight, they should know and the parents also should so they can help the kid become healthier/the kid can be motivated to do it alone, having to go to plus sizes would probably help make them realize it.
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  • jean 2012/09/06 22:19:45 (edited)
    No, it is what it is.
    jean
    +3
    All children need clothing in their sizes should have fun choosing things they like.
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  • gmiing 2012/09/06 21:42:24
    No, it is what it is.
    gmiing
    +1
    I don't think most kids would even care.
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  • Professor Wizard 2012/09/06 21:11:22
    No, it is what it is.
    Professor Wizard
    +2
    What are they going to do.. change the word "Plus" to "Slightly Larger Then Normal" or SLTN ??????

    it is what it is..

    XS S M L XL XXL XXXL - Then you move to the "Big and Tall" section.

    Those are the sizes us guys use and have always used... and there is no discussion.

    Why was the sizing OK for 100+ years... and now all of a sudden it is an issue?
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  • RevBH 2012/09/06 20:52:32
    No, it is what it is.
    RevBH
    +3
    40 years ago, boys' sizes had a "Husky" section for overweight boys.....so it's not a new concept.

    Thanks to sugary, fatty, starchy food and too little exercise, they're not "plus-size." Children who used to be considered of "normal weight" are now the exception. In a decade or so, we'll be up to our plus-size ears in heart disease and diabetes.
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  • Osaka 2012/09/06 19:54:37
    No, it is what it is.
    Osaka
    +1
    Just as long their ain't a plus size section for kids, thats even worse... We woman are embarrassed of it as it is. Also some kids are chubby before growth spurts.
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  • eminemfan 2012/09/06 19:52:07
    No, it is what it is.
    eminemfan
    +1
    well i caint relate because i always had to get the adjustable waist ones!! but i think its good for them if they realize that they are overweight because of it maby it will help them lose waight.
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