OK. So I'm watching Maury and am getting a little irritated. It's the show he does from time to time about obese children -- we're talking three-year-olds that weigh like 85 lbs. What really kills me is that the parents come on here crying about how worried they are about their child's health (as they should be), but then they show footage of these poor children stuffing cheeseburgers, fries and pizza in their mouths.
OK. Here's an idea. STOP BUYING THAT FOOD FOR YOUR CHILD! I guarantee the kid didn't hop in the family minivan and drive through the McDonald's drive thru. If you're genuinely concerned about your child's health, STOP putting chili cheese fries on the tray of their high chair!
Their argument is that the child will cry if they don't get what they want. And... Don't most kids cry when they don't get their way?
There are over 12 million obese children in the United States. Now don't get me wrong. I have a bigger-than-average 12-year-old myself. We, as a family, as trying to practice more portion control and get moving more. I just think it's a sad commentary about us as Americans and the inability to delay gratification and exercise some self-control. Especially when we're talking about a three- or four-year-old.
Maybe I should just stop watching Maury.
