Hope Green has two children in school, she told ABC News "the last thing they need is the school to now step in. You're too skinny, you're too fat," she said.

But parents are afraid the letters will put more pressure on kids, many of which are already preoccupied with their body image.

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Managing Partner at Atlantica Properties, Darion Dunn (center) talks with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens during a tour following the ribbon cutting of Waterworks Village as part of the third phase of the city’s Rapid Housing Initiative on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.
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