Mamá, ¿estoy gorda?

One afternoon after school, Mariola came home feeling a little sad. Her mother wanted to know what was wrong, and after hesitating for a moment, Mariola asked, "Mom, do you think I'm fat?" In a world that pressures children, teenagers, and adults with unrealistic or unattainable standards, it is more important than ever to sow seeds of freedom, self-love, and respect for the body and life. Mariola's mother doesn't respond with a simple "yes" or "no," but rather engages in a conversation with questions designed to open a different perspective and demonstrate complete confidence that her daughter will find the right answers. Educating is not about providing all the answers, but about discovering paths to reflection. This is key to positive parenting: when children reach their own conclusions, learning becomes more authentic and profound, and the foundations are laid for healthy self-esteem, a positive self-concept, and a sense of community, as well as respect for one's own body and the bodies of others.