Child Obesity

"McDonald's Corp. will use the film "Shrek the Third" to launch its biggest promotion ever of fruits, vegetables and milk this summer."

This is a good thing.  But the bulk of blame for childhood obesity belongs with parents, not McDonald's.

I just can't imagine having a child and letting them gorge themselves to obesity.  It's mind-blowing to me that parents let this happen.  And NO, I'm not going to "see it from their perspective".  That sort of bullshit thinking leads you to blame everyone (society, advertising, corporations, poverty, etc.) except the people who can do something about it -- YOU. 

A twelve year old forty pounds overweight?  How can parents not watch their fat kids getting fatter and not treat it like a drug addiction? Kids are becoming addicted to sugar and fat right in front of parents' eyes.  It's crazy.

What would you do if your 12 year old were addicted to cocaine or heroin?

I would take measures to save his or her life.  The measures would be in proportion to the importance of the goal.

Comments

[The Junky's Wife]

It's true. When you're responsible for feeding your child, there's no reason why he or she should have these problems. I don't understand how it happens.