My stepdaughter (who is old enough to know better) just said to me ‘your tummy must really hurt because it is HUGE’

Kids can be brutally honest without realising how hurtful their words can be. I think you handled it really well by calmly explaining why those comments aren't kind instead of reacting angrily. She'll hopefully remember that lesson. Try not to let one thoughtless comment define how you see yourself—your body has been through pregnancy and deserves kindness, from others and from you too. ❤️

I once had a family friends kid say to me “you look different today than last time” I said “oh do I? I don’t have any make up on maybe that’s why” he said “yeaaah, you just look uglier, you should do what you did last time”🤣 it hurts for sure, but she probably didn’t really understand she hurting your feelings. When you say “old enough to know better”, how old is she? Because anything younger than a teen I think as hard as it is to hear, she probably just didn’t think before she spoke. I remember times I was like that as a child, the more I heard the reality of how it made people feel I assume is how I learned. Safe to say I got my kid karma though when that 7yo told me I look uglier than normal😖

You say old enough to know better. How old? Both my kids have made body related comments to myself and others. They have literally no filter and no idea that they said something hurtful. It’s a teachable moment when it happens. You handled it very well. I wouldn’t assume any ill intent. In my experience, even older kids 8,9+ can say hurtful things and still need some coaching.

Kids can truly be cruel . Try and brush it off . I know it can be hard 💗 Sometimes they know something will hurt and she wanted a negative reaction perhaps but you staying calm showed her she didn’t get that reaction . I doubt she would try it again. Don’t let it get to you . I’ve had cousins ask me what the weird red dots and freckles were all over my face ( my spots ). And my neighbour jiggle my arm fat and say “ wiggle wiggle “ 😅😭 I usually remain neutral or just ask if they would like someone to do it to them . They usually don’t bother again .

Honey kids are vicious with their words. I was breastfeeding during dinner. My first daughter said. Mummy your breasts are so big. I am a 34b. Then she turns to her dad and said dad you breasts are huge🤭🤪😆😆😆😆. They aren’t at all😂😂😂😂😂