2007-02-13 14:36:26 · 5 answers · asked by Refresco 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Well as long as you're living under the same roof, probably. Parents buy the food, usually, and while I'm sure the children have choices on what is bought, there is always extra food that someone has lying around. Also if you're underage to drive, you can't exactly go out to the gym unless you get a ride from them.
Kids can influence their parents and siblings health, too, but I think it's less common, but I'm sure there are cases. I know my mother and I are always debating what to do, because right now, we're both trying to become physically healthy, as well as mentally.
Personal hygiene, too. If you're parents don't pay the water bill, or your parents only have one bathroom in the house. Or you were never brought up to brush your teeth every day. It's also the opposite, if you have an OCD parent, you're probably more likely to wash all your dishes and utensils thoroughly, and probably the rest of the house, too. Just because that's how you were brought up. Influence starts in childhood, so it makes sense children would take after their parents, at least in most areas, to some degree.
It's also dependent on who the parents are, and how the kids feel about health in general.
2007-02-13 21:26:07 · answer #1 · answered by Morbid Angel21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, lets say that you're trying to be a vegatarian, but you LOVE chicken. and, your mom cooks chicken every night. the smell tempts you and you cant resist. so you eat it. that's how a family can influecnce someones health, and by not supporting the person. yes, i influence my family's health, because my step-dad is diabetic, and he slips (you know, Twinkes under the couch). Then, i have to remind him how bad that is, and he's okay.
2007-02-13 14:46:43 · answer #2 · answered by bugsandtweety 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Family is instrumental in shaping your food patterns esp moms. I dont think kids influence too much.
2007-02-13 17:29:24 · answer #3 · answered by Praxis 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my parents order pizza and i always end up eating so yeah they influence my health
me on the other hand influencing them? dont think so
2007-02-13 14:40:55 · answer #4 · answered by ஐﻬ уαмι ηι cнιяυ ѕαкυяα ﻬஐ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Overall I would say yes, to many reason's to list why.
2007-02-13 16:00:38 · answer #5 · answered by Cajun_ Creater 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋