Fat kids --> bad parenting? (picky eater, classes, engage, sister)

[stan4]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

Again....unless those kids are YOUR kids or YOU are their family physician who knows the circumstances, . Why don't you want to let go of looking down on individuals you don't know? You keep coming back here and saying "but, but, but....." Why is that?

Because I do know them and I AM their physician. I know exactly why these kids are the way they are. Get that? Geezus. What is wrong with you? Maybe other people in your life constantly talk out of their ass, but I am only going to comment on things and people I know.

I cannot stress what a serious health problem this is worldwide and the impact that it has on these children and the rest of us. But you're more concerned with political correctness and the few exceptions to the rule so no one gets their feelings hurt. Well, some of us don't have that luxury.

[maciesmom]

So you are a pediatrician who specializes in childhood obesity?

[stan4]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

So you are a pediatrician who specializes in childhood obesity?

This is just sad. I'm done with you, lady. Go stick your head back into the ground and ignore the epidemic that is sweeping our nation. Where's the ignore button?

[maciesmom]

I'll take that as a "no".....
It is certainly possible to see the problem, try to help and be a part of the solution without stooping to being condescending to people and realizing you can't judge a person you don't know. If indeed you know situations then stick with judging those situations on an individual basis rather than joining a thread that's based on calling parents "bad" on one single issue. Like it or not, that IS judging people and situations you don't know. You might also remember this is the parenting forum. We have seen a lot - some with our own kids and some with other people's kids. Life is not always as black and white as you might think. I get the feeling you are young and have no kids. We all hope that our kids as well as other's have healthy lifestyles and make good choices (in food as well as in other ways). Sometimes we all just do the best we can. Maybe in about 10-15 years you'll understand that a little better and be able to see that your personal life experience is not necessarily reflective of everyone else's.

[Omaha Rocks]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

I'll take that as a "no".....
It is certainly possible to see the problem, try to help and be a part of the solution without stooping to being condescending to people and realizing you can't judge a person you don't know. If indeed you know situations then stick with judging those situations on an individual basis rather than joining a thread that's based on calling parents "bad" on one single issue. Like it or not, that IS judging people and situations you don't know. You might also remember this is the parenting forum. We have seen a lot - some with our own kids and some with other people's kids. Life is not always as black and white as you might think. I get the feeling you are young and have no kids. We all hope that our kids as well as other's have healthy lifestyles and make good choices (in food as well as in other ways). Sometimes we all just do the best we can. Maybe in about 10-15 years you'll understand that a little better and be able to see that your personal life experience is not necessarily reflective of everyone else's.

Yeah you're right. It's all about genetics and metabolism. Nothing else.

[maciesmom]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

Yeah you're right. It's all about genetics and metabolism. Nothing else.

Never ever said that. Try reading. It's good for you.

[121804]

Originally Posted by maciesmom

So you are a pediatrician who specializes in childhood obesity?

I think you know the real answer to that question

Don't get into it with posters who are doing nothing other than posting posts to get a reaction. Not good for your health

It's obvious on this thread who are parents, who understand the true intent of what many are discussing. And some on here have posted some very interesting info.

Other than that, it's like debating with 7th graders over dress codes...

At the end of the night, Maciesmom, you know what you have done as a parent (and you have older ones so you definitely have real life experience to fall back on). There are posters who have no intention of posting other than to keep getting a response & common courtesy and humility is not a trait they have yet or ever developed. Your life is more fulfilling than needing to do such things

[121804]

Originally Posted by Omaha Rocks

Yeah you're right. It's all about genetics and metabolism. Nothing else.

Finally, the picture that explains it all! Wow, was wondering who held the glass ball with all the answers! You won! Wippee!

[Thursday007]

Excerpts from Larry King's Interview with Michele Obama from this week about "Moving On"

FULL TRANSCRIPT
Interview with First Lady Michelle Obama; Aired Tuesday, February 9 - 9:00pm ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.

LARRY KING, HOST: Tonight, a prime time exclusive -- Michelle Obama is here, on the day America's first lady confronts a crisis that could be killing our kids -- obesity.
(BEGIN VIDEO CLIP)

MICHELLE OBAMA, FIRST LADY OF THE UNITED STATES: We've got to provide parents with the information and the tools that they need to make better decisions. But we also need to significantly change the quality of food that kids are getting at school.

KING: All right. What -- this -- the childhood obesity thing, why -- why is this your priority?
M. OBAMA: Yes, well, you know, in the first year, I -- I focused on a number of things that I will continue to focus on -- support for military spouses; national service, which is something I've already -- always cared about. But as you know, this year I planted this wonderful garden...

KING: Yes.

M. OBAMA: -- the first ever White House garden. And that was to begin the conversation about nutrition. And we engaged local kids in the D.C. area in that effort and got a feel for how they react a more substantive conversation.
But on a personal note, you know, I come to this issue as -- as a mother. You know, before coming to the White House, especially when my husband was on the campaign trail, we were living the lives of average families -- way too busy, rushing...

KING: Fast food.

M. OBAMA: Fast food, you know, deserts too much, probably not monitoring TV. I was fortunate enough to have a pediatrician who worked in an urban environment in the African-American community. And he was tracking BMI. And he saw a little up tick in the kids' BMI and he kind of pulled me aside.

KING: BMI means?

M. OBAMA: Body mass index, which is, you know, a measure of sort of where people fall on -- on the weight scale. It's one of the first indicators of...

KING: And it was getting alarming?

M. OBAMA: It was getting to the point where he raised a red flag. And he probably was more cautious than -- than most people, because of what he had been seeing in his own practice.

KING: How did you react?

M. OBAMA: You know, I was shocked at first, because I didn't -- I thought I was doing what I was supposed to do. And I hadn't noticed any changes in my -- my kids. So it was a little bit shocking and a little disorienting because I -- I wasn't sure what to do.
But I went home and it was kind of a wake-up call. And we made some changes, even with busy schedules. And they were minor changes, but I thought, well, we have to do something, so.

KING: But did the kids go for it?

M. OBAMA: You know, they did. And that was the...

KING: They went to broccoli from French fries?

M. OBAMA: You know, because -- well, it was portion sizes. It was a few more cooked meals. You know, we had no absolutes except no deserts during the week. Took -- took sugary drinks out of the lunch -- lunch boxes and put in water and had more milk, had more fresh squeezed juices, things like that.
We talked about processed foods and -- you know, so they caught on pretty quickly once, you know, they understood the point of it all. And they became stricter monitors in our household than either me or their father, so.

M. OBAMA: -- and Type 2 Diabetes, which is the most sort of troubling, because Type 2 Diabetes was only an adult disease and now it's -- it's becoming more prevalent among kids.
So, you know, one thing that I -- I try to emphasize is that this isn't about weight and it's not about looks. It's not -- it's not a physical issue. It's really about the quality of life of our kids. Because, you know, teachers are seeing, you know, the challenges that kids with weight issues are having -- not being able to participate in gym, feeling a little more sluggish. This is a quality of life issue. And it's not about weight and diet. It's about fitness and it's about overall nutrition that we really have to be emphasizing here.


The transcript continues on to address child obesity and NOT blaming the parents or the child and what the program is she is promoting. Michelle Obama on Sarah Palin, Hillary Clinton: CNN Larry King Transcript - Lynn Sweet

[another_hot-day]

I've noticed fat kids usually have fat parents.