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For the first time ever on Q&A I was truly shocked by some of the answers coming through, So I have decided to split the question between the US and the UK to try and find out how different our views are on this.

Oh yeah, and of course the Avatar isn't me, But remember he is somebodys son and she loves him......................... probably!!!

2006-12-13 07:29:04 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting Parenting

21 answers

UK yes

2006-12-13 07:31:39 · answer #1 · answered by Begbie 4 · 0 0

I'm from the US.

Yes, I think pre-teen and childhood obesity is a form of child abuse. This is because at those ages they rely solely on their parents guidance. Parents cook them meals and parents distribute allowance OR give them money to go out to eat. Parents can make a child get up and exercise. My parents were very much involved in our lives. We'd go outside and play catch. We'd play with our neighbors and practically lived outdoors. They told us what to do and we did it.

It's an issue all about lack of not only control of the parents but their own self control. Chances are, they are not living healthy themselves. They are not making productive and healthy lifestyle choices. This (like everything else) is sending the message that those choices are okay. That those choices are “normal.” Kids learn behavior and habits from their parents. This includes diet and exercise habits.

Should they be prosecuted? I don’t think so. Some children and pre-teens are hereditarily obese. I believe some parents are not aware of their actions until it’s been brought to the forefront. Some parents know but just don’t do anything about it. I do, however, feel it should be something that is talked to the parents about.

I also think it’s important for schools to implement better meals and better physical education courses. When I was growing up there were always the kids who made excuses or were just plain lazy. To me, this is not acceptable. Every child should be encouraged and supported with physical education. To quick do the teachers write these kids off as lazy and then forget about them. Perhaps they should have a special class for these children.

This is my opinion--hate it or love it--it’s mine.

What was the point of separating the two US and UK?

2006-12-13 15:35:57 · answer #2 · answered by .vato. 6 · 1 0

What? How can preteen weight problems be abuse?? perchance in some very uncommon situations of ill father and mom who purposefully stuff their little ones' faces all day lengthy--yet as well that? maximum weight problems isn't totally because of overeating. there's a genetic disposition. and under no circumstances actually that, yet look a touch closer before judging father and mom. attempt searching on the newborn's college. The lunch equipment the position for an added 2 money (or 40 cents, in the journey that your income is low adequate) you could ger double the quantity of nutrition, and then only walk down the corridor to the merchandising gadget, pop in some quarters and out comes 2 snickers bars, 3 cans of soda, and an ice cream bar. Hurrah for reliable training structures. The determine won't be able to administration what their newborn eats for the duration of faculty.

2016-10-18 06:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Well it really depends, some kids have problems where even if they do not eat much they gain weight and end up obese. There are a few different diseases that cause obesity but I do not know the names.

When it comes to kids getting obese because there parents constantly let them eat junk and let them sit around all day then yes that should be abuse. Both my sisters are overweight and it is because my parents never got them help.

My sister is 22 and weighs well over 200 pounds, heck she may even weight 300 pounds and she has been big since she was about 10. My parents always let her eat junk and all she did was sit around and now at 22 she still does it. She got a job at highs a few months ago and all she spends her money on is junk food, she has gained like 50 pounds since working there and she walks slightly tilted and has a crooked spine because of how big she is.

My little sister who just turned 15 is almost 200 pounds. Like our older sister all she does is eat junk food and sit around all day, she even went as far as stealing money from my 2 year olds bank so she could buy junk food. My mother has been told many times by my little sisters doctor that she is overweight and she is starting to slant over when she walks like our older sister does.My little sister has so many stretch marks it is just so disgusting, she has them on her stomach, her thighs, even her arms and she does not seem to care. I was pregnant and the highest weight I got to was 165 and right after I had the baby I was right back to my regular weight at 115. I rarely eat junk food and I am always out and about and spend a lot of time at the gym, I do not even have any stretch marks.

All of my friends always wonder why the heck I am so fit and thin and my sisters are so big. Never have I been over 115 pounds, only when I was pregnant. As a child I was always active and I still am. I do blame my parents for my sisters being so big but at the same time both my sisters understand that they are putting tons of toxic stuff in there bodies and gaining weight left and right and they just do not care. I am seriously waiting to hear my older sister had a heartattack, it seems everyday she is going to McDonalds, Burger King or another tae out place but even at 22 my parents can still step in and tell her she needs help but theyare just sitting back and allowing her to do it and they are the ones driving her to the take out places. I braught up my older sisters wieght to my mom a few times and she keeps saying she can not do a thing about it when the fact is she can, she can try to get her help or refuse to take her to the store so she can buy the junk food.

2006-12-13 08:36:14 · answer #4 · answered by Diamonds_Glow 4 · 1 0

An answer to this would be on a child to child basis. Some children are very active and eat healthy, but are not able to maintain the "proper" weight. Then there are also children that are on medication that will cause weight gain, have more muscle than others therefore weigh more, or have a hereditary problem that results in being overweight.

2006-12-13 07:42:55 · answer #5 · answered by mlhartke792000 2 · 1 0

It depends. If the parents are trying their best but are ignorant of what and (especially) how much food their child should be eating, and are taking steps to correct the problem, then no. However, the mother of the 200+ pound 4 year old who sees no problem with her child and would not take any steps to change her child's eating habits should be prosecuted for child abuse.

2006-12-13 07:54:33 · answer #6 · answered by rockjock_2000 5 · 2 0

I don't think the parents can help it. Obesity has become such an enormous problem (no pun intended). If you see an obese child, typically there is an obese parent with them. They can't control their own weight problems, how are they going to help their children. I think it is a matter of apathy, not abuse. Obesity has become so common place that people don't even notice it or think they are. How many overweight people, especially teens do you see with their bellies hanging over their too tight jeans with no sense of embarrassment. It is just the way the world is right now.

2006-12-13 07:37:48 · answer #7 · answered by luveeduvee 4 · 1 1

Abslolutely not. It is not child abuse. I was overweight as a child, but I grew out of it as my parents learned how to provide healthier things. How can you prosecute parents for that? Perhaps seminars on healthy eating, or if the child was truly overweight to the point it was making him or her ill, then perhaps. But even then, what if it's a medical condition? There are a lot of "ifs" that make this a ridiculous proposition...

2006-12-13 08:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

you would be making a fool of yourself to report something like this, no its not child abuse unless that childs health is suffering.

If the child is being seen by a regular doc and has no other health issues. You have no idea the circumstances surrounding the childs weight, the child could have a gland problem, diabetes, or many other things.

worry about those kids you see coming in with bruises or too much sexual knowledge.

2006-12-13 07:56:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Obesity a form of child abuse? Yes! The parents control the amount, and type of food the child is eating. The fact that the kid is fat just says that the parents don't care about the kids health, social interaction, personal self-esteem, etc...the list goes on. It seems like a case of neglect. The parents themselves are probably fat slobs, yes I said fat slobs, because that's the kind of ridicule they are setting this kid up for on a daily basis. I don't think that legal prosecution is the answer, but most definitely some interaction/intervention from concerned friend, and family.

2006-12-13 07:40:32 · answer #10 · answered by baloneycurtains 2 · 1 2

i believe it is a form of child abuse, maybe more neglect though. there is no reason for a 3 year old to weigh as much as i do. but i dont think they should be prosecuted, just taught better.

it is the parents responsibility to make a child eat healthy and be active, cut back on TV and video game time, get outside, play sports, run, swim. eat fruits and veggies as snacks instead of chips and ice cream.

2006-12-13 07:58:08 · answer #11 · answered by TN girl 4 · 0 0

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