This topic has clearly facilitated intense emotions on both sides. Typically when there is conflict and intensity there is passion. The one thing to keep in mind is that nobody knows exactly what CAUSES eating disorders. However, research clearly is indicating that genetics/biology/things out of our control and out of the control and influence of parents do play a significant role. Something that I hope that we all, as clinicians, dietitians, providers, parents, family members, loved ones, etc. will keep in mind and close to our hearts and lips is that PARENTS DO NOT CAUSE EATING DISORDERS! Parents however need to be apart of treatment and the solution. As a previous post indicated, passing judgment & blame only pushes the patient and family away at a time when they are needed. The responsible thing to do is utilize available resources such as those provided at http://www.feast-ed.org to learn about current research, resources, treatment and support. SBM
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This topic has clearly facilitated intense emotions on both sides. Typically when there is conflict and intensity there is passion. The one thing to keep in mind is that nobody knows exactly what CAUSES eating disorders. However, research clearly is indicating that genetics/biology/things out of our control and out of the control and influence of parents do play a significant role. Something that I hope that we all, as clinicians, dietitians, providers, parents, family members, loved ones, etc. will keep in mind and close to our hearts and lips is that PARENTS DO NOT CAUSE EATING DISORDERS! Parents however need to be apart of treatment and the solution. As a previous post indicated, passing judgment & blame only pushes the patient and family away at a time when they are needed. The responsible thing to do is utilize available resources such as those provided at http://www.feast-ed.org to learn about current research, resources, treatment and support. SBM
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