tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148069244490960291.post8576075741312009100..comments2023-12-28T03:26:38.341-06:00Comments on Prairie Mother: How to Solve Childhood Obesity - Whatever WednesdayPrairie Motherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09072295464494031920noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8148069244490960291.post-88321374445442206702010-03-24T21:44:48.932-05:002010-03-24T21:44:48.932-05:00I was listening to a similar story the other day.....I was listening to a similar story the other day... or maybe I read about it on the Chicago Tribune. Nutrition for children is a big issues - physically and psychologically. I think this radio guy needs to think before he speaks. Kids are miniature adults, but they seem to be very much led by the pleasure principle (I hate Freud, but it's true). For adults, the government raised the prices on cigarettes... people still buy them. So, of course, children would stop buying chips and chocolate! <br /><br />It isn't about taking away english, math, science, art, etc., it is about providing kids with proper nutrition and that is not an overworked and underpaid teacher's job. Don't even get me started on the psychological and emotional trauma of childhood obesity. It is hard enough to fit in without having unhealthy eating habits. <br /><br />I think the best thing that any of us can do is take control of our own lifestyle and lead by healthy example. Aside from that, I don't feel like there are really any answers. It is up to the parents to teach healthy eating habits. <br /><br />Whew... you really got me going there! I wish you would have gotten through on the radio show!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com