British authorities may take an 8-year-old boy weighing 218 pounds into protective custody unless his mother improves his diet.A spokeswoman for health officials in Wallsend, North Tyneside, 300 miles north of London, said a hearing was being held that could eventually lead to Connor being taken into protective care. An unnamed health official was quoted as telling The Sunday Times that taking custody of Connor would be a last resort, but said the family had repeatedly failed to attend appointments with nurses, nutritionists and social workers.
Connor's mother said he steals and hides food, frustrating her efforts to help him. Connor has difficulty dressing and washing himself, misses school regularly because of poor health and is targeted by bullies.
This is a very sad case.
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My little brother is in the same position. He is 12, his doctors in Ajax Ontario have warned his mother and family about his weight, but they maintain that he "needs to be husky to be a real man". The problem has gotten worse since his grandfather died of a weak heart and complications due to being overweight. They are now determined to remake my brother in his grandfather's image "hoping he tops 200 lbs in the coming year." I wish someone would step in. If it is ever mentioned by the school, teachers, or other family members we are told it is "their lifestyle choice".
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