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Originally posted by media
And I suppose there is a problem with these kids other than overeating?
Parents that do this to their kids is an outrage, they should be held accountable just like someone who physically abuses their child...
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well it sure doesn't help but how can anyone tell just from looking at that CHILD that she is in the same situation. I don't get why laughing at a kid who - however she got there - has medical issues is a good thing. All you will get is a kid who not only has to deal with the weight issues but now also has self esteme issues.
TRUST me, I know about growing up as a fat girl. At her age I was no where near her size but I was still fat. Very rarely ate fast food. I am sure a lot of it with me came from lack of movement but at that age I was still running around llike any kid - on soccer teams and the like and was still fat.
Hey, turns out it was partly medical (not fully, there was no doubt a point where I could have atleast moved more as a teen). WHen I hit puberty the 'chunky' Sarah started really gaining, that is when they did the medical tests.
So, yes some parents are bad about what they feed there kids. If ever manage to have kids they aren't going near a fast food place for a long as I can keep them away and they will eat whole foods, very little out of a jar or a packet.
However, it is not the case with every kid and even if it was that doesn't change the fact that laughing at the CHILD is cruel.