I have a question about bathing suits.

[hlthe2b]

113. That isn't what I am saying at all. Obviously you've never experienced the callous nature of

children fat-shaming their peers at the pool, yourself or with your friends, cousins, nieces or own children.

Of course, they will always experience those who society perceives to be "more perfect" but most parents try to help them to develop their self-esteem and coping mechanisms during their most vulnerable stage of youth without constantly being put in a position to feel embarrassment and incite feelings of body dysmorphia. That is why a lot of community pools designed to be "family-supportive"-- as opposed to public beaches-- may have rules restricting the most revealing forms of swimwear for both men and women. Just as they require leak-proof panties on diapered toddlers and restrict glass around the pool.

I once might have been oblivious to this issue as well until an overweight, self-conscious pre-teen committed suicide in my last neighborhood and several child psychologists met with the HOA and community to discuss these issues. I frankly was horrified that it had not occurred to me.