Is there a causal link between modern hysteria over paedophilia which leads anyone reading the newspapers or watching the news to believe that there is a child snatcher on every street corner, and child obesity as parents are reluctant to let their children outside out of their sight? When I grew up I was allowed to wander, i ran and played sports, all with friends my own age.
I don't wish this to be seen as me condoning Paedophiles, just trying to understand whether there is a true balance. I agree there needs to be vigilance and a responsibility to protect our children, but is the paranoia in place really worthy and, therefore, healthy?
2007-02-01 23:38:34 · 3 answers · asked by finchleyjohn 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Just to clarify - I don't intend to postulate that it is the only reason, just that it may be part of the cause.
2007-02-01 23:47:56 · update #1
No, it's because parents buy their children video games and let them live on the internet rather than making them play outside. You can always have a fenced in back yard for children to play in. Plus parents think McDonalds is a good staple of food for growing children.
2007-02-01 23:47:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What does one have to do with the other?? Unless.....you want to make a point that because children are more protected these days, they stay indoors more, therefore they are more sedate thus creating obese children. Is that it??????
In my humble opinion they are not connected at all.
2007-02-02 07:48:46 · answer #2 · answered by Lucy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think that the onslaught of computers and games has got a lot more to do with Child obesity then paranoia over pedophiles
2007-02-02 07:45:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋