Unfortunately, not all of us have self-confidence.  It needs to be developed.  Most kids are sensitive about their weight but I agree, it is not a reliable measure of "beauty".

I used to be overweight and had confidence issues.  Let me just say that its a hard world if you're fat or chubby!  But after I lost weight I was like popular and cool! so if getting thin can boost your ego or confidence, go for it!

sigh... I agree.  How much you weigh should not dictate how you feel about yourself! 

Its a personal struggle.  Only somebody overweight can know how hard it is to be teased and ridiculed everyday!  give her a break. it will do her good physically and emotionally if she loses weight!

losing weight is not as easy as you think. it requires a lot of effort and attention. therefore, i don't think it's necessary not unless you have health issues in which you need to lose weight.

dont let this get to you.  if you let this affect you then its going to rule your life. there are lots of things more worse than being overweight.