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Nightingale
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Date: May 17, 2022 09:05PM
Maca Wrote:
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> I would say having bad parents is better than
> having no parents
They should do a study on that. I'll guess there will be evidence that this statement is not 100% true.
Too, I guess it depends on your definition of "bad parents".
> and childhood poverty? What the
> heck is that? Right now we have an obesity
> problem, half the kids right now are as big as
> cows. And they carry these habits into adulthood
> and get even bigger, So this line from the media
> about ending childhood hunger and is a bunch of
> nonsense. Twinkies for everyone!
What the heck is childhood poverty? Uh, kids not having enough to eat, drink or wear? Etc.
The occurrence of obesity does not indicate that poverty doesn't exist. Rather, in many cases the two are intertwined.
Obesity in children is caused by many factors other than scarfing "Twinkies".
Type of diet and lack of exercise certainly play a role in developing obesity but so do genetic and hormonal factors as well as other influences.
Too, a child's diet depends on the parents' resources and to an extent abilities. And depending where they live and resources, again, they may not have access to play/exercise areas or equipment.
From the Mayo Clinic on causes and issues related to childhood obesity:
“Psychological factors: Personal, parental and family stress can increase a child's risk of obesity. Some children overeat to cope with problems or to deal with emotions, such as stress, or to fight boredom.
“Socioeconomic factors: People in some communities have limited resources and limited access to supermarkets. As a result, they might buy convenience foods that don't spoil quickly, such as frozen meals, crackers and cookies. Also, people who live in lower income neighborhoods might not have access to a safe place to exercise.
“Certain medications. Some prescription drugs can increase the risk of developing obesity.”
“Childhood obesity often causes complications in a child's physical, social and emotional well-being.”
“Children who have obesity may experience teasing or bullying by their peers. This can result in a loss of self-esteem and an increased risk of depression and anxiety.”
“Some studies indicate that too little sleep may increase the risk of obesity. Sleep deprivation can cause hormonal imbalances that lead to increased appetite.”
“Be sure your child sees the doctor for well-child checkups at least once a year.”
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It should be fairly obvious that some people face serious challenges in the basics of life, parents and kids alike that, in turn, give rise to any or all of the above issues, as well as additional ones.
For instance, the advice to ensure your child sees the doctor every year but in many places there is going to be the small matter of a fee for that MD visit. If a parent can't afford it then the child is not being seen regularly by a doctor, as recommended.
It's easy for people on the sidelines to say what others should do but many have a strong propensity to think we all equally share the same universe. For me, hey I can go to the MD every week if I want because I don't have to pay for it (universal health care in Canada).
I'm just saying that our own limited experience doesn't necessarily reflect the reality of someone else's. I give people the benefit of the doubt. My first go-to reaction isn't to cast blame, as far as I can help it.
Remember this old song? (Walk a Mile in my Shoes/Otis Clay):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUZOsrI7HJc"Before you abuse, criticize and accuse, just walk a mile in my shoes."
"There but for the grace of God go you and I."
If we could all think this way more of the time, whether we leave in or take out the God part.