I can feel your 'sigh'ness... As a kid I feel inferior to the sporty fit guys as my stamina is limited. During NS could complete 2.4km and pass IPPT was already very very thankful. But often pass out during subsequent normal LIFE Runs... really cmi.
During primary school I also considered underweight and even had to take vitamins supplements recommended by the school. Thats around the same time that they found out I got scoliosis (mild la). Milk is not that great although I was ok during the Milk program in pri sch and absolutely love the choc milk, come to sec sch after puberty I always LS after taking any milk... till now I am intolerant to lactose and allergic to some seafood. Till now I still have difficulty putting on and keeping the weight. My BMI hovers around 18-18.5 normally. People do envy me for able to eat anything I want without putting on at all hahahah.... guess we do have some advantage.
For conditions like eczema and digestion related (actually the skin, eye, nose, stomach lining complex all related and linked)... these are often passed on to children (high rate of inheritance). Can't be helped...
The fortunate part about inherited diseases (other than inherited properties
) is that you have gone through yourselves so you will be the best person to help your kids cope with them. The hard part is the esteem and peer pressure, but that can be overcome with a little bit more attention from you as parents. Tell them they are unique just like everyone else and nobody is perfect. These 'problems' help them become stronger adults in future.