Obesity in todays youth. The parents fault, the schools, or..both?

Question:

I think that since some schools are limiting PE to only once a week or removing it all together they are partly to blame. Some parents buy alot of fatty foods for their kids. Some don't care of their kids spend hours playing video games.

Kids are like some puppies, they need a lot of exercise to expel that hard earned energy. You know it's the same energy you fed them for lunch.

Why do parents deny they are at fault? The show Honey We are Killing the Kids. Can anyone say eye opener. Children spend less the 8 hours at school. They are at home at least 1/3 of the time, enough for parents to do what they are supposed to. Raise healthy kids.

If your child is overweight maybe now is a good time to buy him/her that bike. Those rollerblades, a mini basketball net. It is not all what they eat but the lack of exercise they get at home.

What are your opinons on the matter?

Answers:
I agree. Also, have you seen the lunch menu the schools serve the kids? It is ridiculous. Many parents, because they work, think it is ok to serve their kids quick, easy and unhealthy meals. It is a shame. What is even more of a shame is stores are cashing in on fat kids. I go to look for children's clothes and they actually have plus sizes for kids! I have a hard time finding "slims" for my kids. I remember when I was a kid, finding "slims" was not the issue. Kids DO need lots of exercise and it wouldn't hurt the parents to get out there and join them!

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parent should be responsible.

its got to be the parents When I was a kid, there was simply nothing to eat.
Now we got too much money, too much time and a microwave oven to whip out all kinds of treats.
My parents lived through the great depression and learned starvation as a habit. This new generation has got illegal aliens doing all the work while Dr. Phil and Oprah are keeping every bad momma glued to their TVs and a sticky dough-nut.
Go figure.

As for the schools, they have soda and junk food available for kids and there is no reason why it should be in schools. Let the kids have their lunch in school..the basic hot meals with sandwiches available if they'd like that. Get rid of the soda and junk ( of course schools will lose money from the vending companies who pay the schools to allow the machines in there)
As for parents, they are responsible for their kids weight..they too offer alot of fast foods for dinner. Kids do not get outside enough to play games, run around, ride bikes, jump rope etc, etc. Now they are glued to the tv set with video games and the computer. Turn off the stuff and let them get outside for excercise more often. I don't blames ANY of the fast food chains for overweight children OR adults. They are not forcing anyone to eat their stuff. Alot of the parents may be lazy themselves and the kids follow. So if it's an overweight problem here with kids, I blame the parents. To blame anyone else is playing the blame game and resolves nothing. Take repsonsibility for your children's health at least 5 days out of 7 isn't too much I don't think.

At some point in their lives, the young have to start taking responsibility for themselves. If the rest of their society has screwed up, the kids need to realize that and take steps to correct what they know is wrong for them. I agree with you 100%. It's a fact that many schools are getting rid of the Phys.Ed. and even recess time for the kids.
I believe it's mainly the parents fault.Parents use computers and video games as their babysitters
We asked our kids in Gym class one day about how many of them go home and get on the computer or video games.About 95% raised their hands,the others said they were into some type of sports,ride their bike for a while or did some type of physical activity !
Diabetes is getting to be a common problem amoung kids now days,I wonder why ?
Schools are to blame too by not having gym class everyday and the cafeteria's selling junk foods
Our kids run the mile once a week and have what we call
" health in a minute " everyday,which is a quick health lesson
before we start our activity.
I wish more parents showed more concern about their childrens health like you do !
When I was growing up my parents could not get me to stay inside the house.I played outside till it got dark.

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