Chrissie Swan found herself the topic of a hot debate in Aussie media after she appeared with her two sons in the current issue of Australian Women's Weekly. She expressed frustration over the negative reactions and said on air, "None of us is perfect."

She admitted in her radio show that her preschooler is overweight by seven kilos, but now has a dietitian to monitor his food consumption.

The photo below is seen in the current issue of Australian Women's Weekly:

Chrissie Swan with her sons in Australian Women's Weekly

Swan's two sons, 3-year-old Leo and nine-months-old Kit, have been described as "fat" and "overweight" by critics.

On Mix FM, Swan aired her side, saying she was doing her best.

"None of us is perfect but we need to give each other the benefit of the doubt... Leo is a bit heavy. I am looking into that," she said.

"We are all different. Don't hate people just because they are different... It is ridiculous. This sort of persecution, I think, has got to stop, particularly online. It is nasty," she added.

Swan drew mixed reactions from readers, with others admitting they found the image repulsive, and some others showing support for Swan and telling critics to shut it.

Meanwhile, Neighbours star Ashleigh Brewer tweeted Monday night that she was "devastated" by how the media has interpreted her tweets on Swan.

Below is her most recent tweet on the subject, blaming the media for the hot topic.

Ashleigh Brewer's recent tweets

Brewer is one of those who reacted upon seeing Swan and her sons in the magazine.

"This (Swan's parenting style with regards to her children's nutrition) makes me furious ... You (Swan) are responsible for getting your preschooler to the point of needing to go on a (diet)," the media has reported her as saying.

The Herald Sun compiled readers' comments on the issue, showing further the difference in points of view of many people.

"While I'm not sure forums such as Twitter are the right place for a message that "names names", I agree in principle with what Ashleigh is saying. While it's true that some kids are chubby and others are slim no matter what they eat, there is no excuse for letting your children get to the stage where they need to diet," said "Elise of Melbourne."

"Why do people have to be so judgmental and who gives this 21-year-old kid (Brewer) the right? Live and let live, and don't judge. I love Chrissie and I'm sure she's like many busy mums out there, doing her best," said "Megan."

Professor Lesley Campbell, of the Garvan Institute, told news.com.au mothers are not to be blamed for perceived problems on children.

"Mothers were once to blame for schizophrenia and autism and now it's obesity... They need support, not more guilt," she said.

Chrissie Swan has not made any direct response to the Neighbours actress, but she tweeted that the ugliness of criticisms do not fit in her "wonderful life."