It's all in the spirit in which it's carried out, IMO. I know people who restrict what the "fat kid" gets to eat, while the rest of the family gets pizza and chips. To me, a FAMILY "goes on a diet" not just one member. The whole family can benefit from changing their menu to make a positive change, not force it on ONE member as a negative.

Teaching a child to fuel their body in a healthy way like Jiggerz is trying to do is the best gift you can give them. Shaming them into eating carrots when their friends are all eating ice cream is just abuse... which I think is what the OP meant...isn't it?