The obesity problem in the U.S is controllable; however the fruits are some 10 to 20 years Away.
The problem is on the rise and the worst part about it that it is ongoing problem. Unlike lots of studies suggest that the employer should do this, and do that; the problem starts at home. The problem starts when you tell your child or the lack of telling your child NO.
We as parents have to stay the course and not give in to the winning and crying and nagging of our children. I got divorced back in 2008, I used to pick up my kids (heartbroken ) every week end . Every time I picked them up, they would ask me to take them to MCcrap , McDonalds. Every time I would say to them next week. This went on for two years. Two years later my daughter said to me:”I guess you not taking to MCdonalds after all”. I said you are 100% correct, and I won’t either, not now not any time in the near or far future.
I also have a small convenient store, I don't have soda in my house, I don't drink it, I don't allow it. My kids drink maybe twice soda per year. Around couple BBQs, and maybe when I take them to see my dad.
My dear friends we have to do it, it all starts in the house.
I agree with you. It all starts in the home! Although I am not quite as strict with my children, I do follow this rule of thumb as well. I will take my kids to McDonalds sometimes but it is on rare occassions. The soda rule applies as well. We never have soda in the house unless we have guests over. The kids used to ask but now they know that it is because I care about them and we try to be healthy and that is the reason we don't indulge on a regular basis. I feel the same way about electronics and video games. As the parents, we have to make tough decisions. No one said it was easy to parent, and it is much easier to give in to their whims than it is to say "No" but that's what it's all about. We try to do what is best for them and it's not usually the most fun or popular thing to do!
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