Fat kids... Is it child abuse? /rant on

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by tommymac

And run over, I tried being one of those guys but it didnt pan out you have ot be nice to us big luvable animals otherwise me and curb will make ya into snake food

Sadly alot of those guys do develop health problems after they retire unless they take the weight off.

Tom

haha, please, Curb is NOT that big.
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[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by lauralynne

And then there's my kids.
My 15 year old daughter: Plays soccer 4 days a week (2+ hours each time), runs 3-5 miles 7 days a week, eats healthy with occasional (once/twice a week) treats.
My 13 year old son: Plays baseball 6 days a week, rides his bike sometimes with friends, goofs on his skateboard, eats healthy with occasional (once/twice a week) treats.

I don't allow snacks in my house - I fix 90% of my meals at home - no gravies, lean meat, very few carbs, lots of salads and veggies. Fast food once a month max.

They're allowed to watch a movie with us ONCE in awhile - like maybe 2 movies a month. Other than that - no TV. They use the computer for homework, no internet access. They don't own or play video games.
Yes - I'm a mean mom. I'm fine with that.

One child is 'short' compared to peers and probably 50 pounds overweight. One is "average" compared to peers and probably 20 pounds UNDERweight.
The overweight child just ran a 5K in February and finished in under 24 minutes. The underweight child ran about 1 minute slower. They're both very physically fit. But with diametrically opposed bodies.

Given that all of the above is absolutely true - can you determine which child is overweight and which is under?

Genetics DO play a part.

15 y/o and no internet access? You can bet they're getting it thru their friends anyway

[unknownroad]

On behalf of us fat guys, i respectfully submit:


...dave

[cuttle]

It is "neglect" in South Carolina:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/may...lina-teen-mom/

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by unknownroad

On behalf of us fat guys, i respectfully submit:


...dave

Calm down and have another Hoho sparky! hahaha
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[the chi]

Originally Posted by cuttle

It is "neglect" in South Carolina:

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/may...lina-teen-mom/

OMG, that poor kid!

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by Dave

no worries. I think both our views went to the extreme side of the scale and im sure yours is based on true life experiences as mine were (i was actually trying to bring some levity to the thread but ill stand behind parts of it and i expect kids to self regulate at least up to highschool)

very true, i look at things from the other extreme. my son was always very into sports and what not.

[wildchild]

Originally Posted by Kaneman

Calm down and have another Hoho sparky! hahaha

somebody say ho ho?

how come only the big guys get the ho ho's? little guys like them to you know. have you had the ones with caramel? OMG I think they had to quit making them they were totally addictive.

Originally Posted by unknownroad

On behalf of us fat guys, i respectfully submit:


...dave

[Dave]

Originally Posted by unknownroad

On behalf of us fat guys, i respectfully submit:


...dave

ever seen pictures of me? im not exactly captain skinny matter of fact im quite a bit heavier than i look (thanks bone structure!)

[lauralynne]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

15 y/o and no internet access? You can bet they're getting it thru their friends anyway

Nope - she's school, soccer, trainer, home. She has a facebook, myspace, and email - I have access to all of it. She's seldom on. We live 30 miles from her school, her commute is 1.5 hours each way. I guarantee she has ver little internet access and I monitor 99% of it.