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How to help son who is being cyberbullied for being overweight?

My 9 year old son is being cyberbullied for being overweight. How do I help him psychologically and health-wise?

2 Answers

Be warm, loving and empathic. Ask him what you could do to be most helpful.
Working with a good bariatric physician to help him lose the weight as well as a good therapist to help him realize his value. Cyberbullying can be scarring, but being overweight can be scarring as well. It is important to address both issues.