Design For Life: My child seems to hate his body – how can I help him?
This week, child psychotherapist Dr Colman Noctor advises a parent whose son appears to be suffering from body image issues
Dear Expert,
My child is 11 years old and incredibly self-conscious about his body. He won’t take off his jacket when we’re out, no matter how warm the weather is, and carries himself almost like he’s ashamed. He ducks out of photographs and seems to be ultra-sensitive to any comment.
I’ve wondered if he’s being bullied, but I don’t think that’s it. I think he just doesn’t seem to like himself, or how he looks. ...
