How to Help My Overweight Son

January 30, 2012

“I’m having trouble with my son, who is overweight. When he was younger, he was always very healthy and in shape, but he got married a few years ago and since then has been packing on the pounds. When I ask him about it, he tells me that it’s his business. I know he’s an adult and should be able to make his own choices, but I don’t think it would be loving of me to just stand by while he destroys himself. How can I help him change?”